CDA Exam Prep Questions and Answers:
Chapter 10 Guidance
Explain why providing children with choices is an effective strategy for promoting positive behaviors. -
Answer-Offering children choices puts them in charge of their own behavior and builds self-regulation.
While outdoors, Arne shouts at tow friends who have not allowed him to play with them. Which
strategy would be best for Arne's teacher to try?
A. Point out to Arne that nobody wants to play with a bad-tempered friend.
B. Redirect Arne away from children who have begun an activity together.
C. Suggest to Arne to play with toys that do not require partners.
D. Suggest a role for Arne that makes the activity more enjoyable for all. - Answer-D. Suggest a role for
Arne that makes the activity more enjoyable for all.
Describe modifications that you can make to the learning environment to promote positive behaviors. -
Answer-Provide duplicates of popular toys and dolls to prevent conflict, provide space for children to be
along or with only one other child, ensure there is enough space for children to play that is not a high
trafficked area and is clutter free.
Teacher Samir observes Erin teasing Sheila over and over in the sandbox. What is the most effective way
for Samir to respond to Erin and Sheila?
A. Instruct Erin to play somewhere else.
B. Inform Sheila that she can play with other friends.
Chapter 10 Guidance
Explain why providing children with choices is an effective strategy for promoting positive behaviors. -
Answer-Offering children choices puts them in charge of their own behavior and builds self-regulation.
While outdoors, Arne shouts at tow friends who have not allowed him to play with them. Which
strategy would be best for Arne's teacher to try?
A. Point out to Arne that nobody wants to play with a bad-tempered friend.
B. Redirect Arne away from children who have begun an activity together.
C. Suggest to Arne to play with toys that do not require partners.
D. Suggest a role for Arne that makes the activity more enjoyable for all. - Answer-D. Suggest a role for
Arne that makes the activity more enjoyable for all.
Describe modifications that you can make to the learning environment to promote positive behaviors. -
Answer-Provide duplicates of popular toys and dolls to prevent conflict, provide space for children to be
along or with only one other child, ensure there is enough space for children to play that is not a high
trafficked area and is clutter free.
Teacher Samir observes Erin teasing Sheila over and over in the sandbox. What is the most effective way
for Samir to respond to Erin and Sheila?
A. Instruct Erin to play somewhere else.
B. Inform Sheila that she can play with other friends.
