OAE 013 Early Childhood Special Education Questions
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1. A preschooler with dyspraxia would likely have the most difficulty with which
of the following activities?
A. sitting in a circle listening to a book being read
B. putting a puzzle together or working with small objects
C. retelling a story in front of the class
D. drinking from a cup without spilling - ANSWER -B. putting a puzzle together
or working with small objects
- Dyspraxia is a developmental disorder affecting fine and/or gross-motor
coordination. Children diagnosed with dyspraxia have additional problems related
to planning, organizing, and carrying out movements in the right order in everyday
situations. A preschooler with dyspraxia would likely find putting a puzzle
together quite difficult given the fine motor skills and motor planning needed to
complete the task.
2. According to current research, which of the following factors has the most
positive impact in the social/emotional development of children with disabilities?
A. stronger connections between child and school
B. increased numbers of inclusive classrooms
C. development of self-advocacy skills
D. increased resources to enhance teacher support - ANSWER -C. development of
self-advocacy skills
- Research strongly indicates that when a child with a disability is explicitly taught
and encouraged to understand his or her strengths, needs, and legal rights, as well
as develop personal goals, the child will gain confidence in his or her abilities. One
benefit is that the child is more likely to experience greater success in school and
life challenges. Based on the evidence of this research, policies and procedures
have been created to assist children and their parents/guardians in identifying post-
secondary goals during middle school, rather than high school. This is the purpose
of addressing transition planning to post-secondary opportunities in the IEP.
, 3. Premature infants are at risk for delays across developmental domains. Which
of the following interventions is supported by research to have a positive impact on
the physical development of premature infants?
A. increased oxygen levels in the incubator
B. skin-to-skin contact with a caregiver
C. classical music played in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
D. being read to by a caregiver - ANSWER -B. skin-to-skin contact with a
caregiver.
- Studies have shown that one hour each day of skin-to-skin contact with a primary
caregiver leads to many benefits. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
recommends skin-to-skin contact for premature infants to reduce infant stress and
increase nursing and weight gain for low birth weight infants. A more recent
comprehensive study by Harvard School of Public Health concluded that skin-to-
skin contact especially the first days of life dramatically decreased the rate of
mortality premature infants.
4. Two five-year-old children in a prekindergarten class are reluctant to attempt
new tasks, repeatedly telling the teacher they "can't do it" and asking the teacher to
"do it for me." Which of the following responses by the teacher would likely be
most effective for helping children develop attitudes of greater self confidence and
motivation to learn?
A. assigning the children extremely simple task and commending them for
completion of the tasks
B. telling the children that no matter how well they have preformed a task, they
should feel proud of the work they have done
C. having the children work together on tasks and encouraging them to help one
another to be successful
D. praising the children's ability when they succeed at a task and fostering effort
and persistence at tasks they find challenging - ANSWER -D. praising the
children's ability when they succeed at a task and fostering effort and persistence at
tasks they find challenging
- Children Who demonstrate learned helplessness expect not to be able to control
outcomes. They typically attribute their failures to lack of ability and their
successes to external factors (e.g., to luck). Researchers have recommended
helping such children alter both their ability attributions (e.g., by telling them,
,"This is a lot like when you did. You can do this.") and their effort attributions
(e.g., by telling them, "Keep trying, don't give up."). Research further suggest that
encouraging children to focus on learning instead of on showing how well they can
preform can be an effective teaching strategy.
5. Two teachers are planning a learning environment for toddlers between one and
two years of age. According to the theories of Erik Erickson, for children of this
age it would be especially important to create an environment that reinforces the
children's:
A. ability to pay attention during group activities such as show-and-tell.
B. recognition that familiar objects and people still exist when unseen.
C. mastery of basic self-care skills such as toileting and feeding.
D. desire to establish close relationships, including having a best friend. -
ANSWER -C. mastery of basic self-care skills such as toileting and feeding.
- According to Ericksons psychosocial theories, toddlers face that developmental
task of gaining a greater sense of personal control. For children of this age,
learning to successfully accomplish tasks such as using the toilet independently
and choosing what to eat helps them develop a sense of security and self-
confidence, as opposed to feelings of insecurity and self-doubt
6. Sarah is a three-year-old child who lives with her mother and one younger
brother. Sarah's mother is unemployed and without extended family nearby. The
family recently moved to a homeless shelter after losing their apartment. There is
no predictable schedule for their days or nights. As a result of this situation, Sarah
would most likely:
A. experience adverse affects on her concentration and memory.
B. have a greater chance of developing certain disorders such as asthma.
C. experience in increase in her resilience and determination to succeed.
D. have a greater understanding of the range of human emotions. - ANSWER -A.
experience adverse affects on her concentration and memory.
- Extensive research indicates that poverty has a wide range of negative effects on
the physical well-being and mental health of children in various contexts at home,
in school, and in their communities. Poverty has a particularly adverse affect on the
academic outcomes of children, especially during early childhood. Chronic stress
, associated with living in poverty has been shown to adversely affect children's
concentration and memory, which may impact their ability to learn.
7. Which of the following is considered a developmentally appropriate practice
(DAP) for preschool children?
A. building upon what the child already knows
B. using a prepackaged curriculum
C. having rules and regulations posted in the classroom
D. utilizing a pre-test score to drive instruction - ANSWER -A. building upon
what the child already knows
- According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC). Building upon what the child already knows, or scaffolding, is a
developmentally appropriate practice. Research indicates that in addition to
increasing the child's ability to reach new levels in learning, this method also
strengthens the child retention of new information.
11. Alan is a third-grade student with Asperger syndrome. In which of the
following areas is Alan more likely to have difficulty than his classmates who do
not have Asperger syndrome?
A. focusing on a specific topic of interest
B. listening to and appreciating music
C. understanding pragmatic language
D. learning and applying math concepts - ANSWER -C. understanding pragmatic
language
- Asperger syndrome is a pervasive developmental disorder under the category of
autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It is generally characterized as difficulty with
social interactions, restricted ranges of interest, repetitive behaviors, and difficulty
with nonverbal communication. While many individuals with Asperger syndrome
demonstrate average to a above average vocabulary skills, significant difficulties
with processing and using figurative and pragmatic language and conversational
speech are often characteristic.
12. A general education teacher and an early childhood special education teacher
both co-teach in a kindergarten classroom, and they are planning for an upcoming
visit from a children's book author. The author will first briefly discuss her life as a
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1. A preschooler with dyspraxia would likely have the most difficulty with which
of the following activities?
A. sitting in a circle listening to a book being read
B. putting a puzzle together or working with small objects
C. retelling a story in front of the class
D. drinking from a cup without spilling - ANSWER -B. putting a puzzle together
or working with small objects
- Dyspraxia is a developmental disorder affecting fine and/or gross-motor
coordination. Children diagnosed with dyspraxia have additional problems related
to planning, organizing, and carrying out movements in the right order in everyday
situations. A preschooler with dyspraxia would likely find putting a puzzle
together quite difficult given the fine motor skills and motor planning needed to
complete the task.
2. According to current research, which of the following factors has the most
positive impact in the social/emotional development of children with disabilities?
A. stronger connections between child and school
B. increased numbers of inclusive classrooms
C. development of self-advocacy skills
D. increased resources to enhance teacher support - ANSWER -C. development of
self-advocacy skills
- Research strongly indicates that when a child with a disability is explicitly taught
and encouraged to understand his or her strengths, needs, and legal rights, as well
as develop personal goals, the child will gain confidence in his or her abilities. One
benefit is that the child is more likely to experience greater success in school and
life challenges. Based on the evidence of this research, policies and procedures
have been created to assist children and their parents/guardians in identifying post-
secondary goals during middle school, rather than high school. This is the purpose
of addressing transition planning to post-secondary opportunities in the IEP.
, 3. Premature infants are at risk for delays across developmental domains. Which
of the following interventions is supported by research to have a positive impact on
the physical development of premature infants?
A. increased oxygen levels in the incubator
B. skin-to-skin contact with a caregiver
C. classical music played in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
D. being read to by a caregiver - ANSWER -B. skin-to-skin contact with a
caregiver.
- Studies have shown that one hour each day of skin-to-skin contact with a primary
caregiver leads to many benefits. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
recommends skin-to-skin contact for premature infants to reduce infant stress and
increase nursing and weight gain for low birth weight infants. A more recent
comprehensive study by Harvard School of Public Health concluded that skin-to-
skin contact especially the first days of life dramatically decreased the rate of
mortality premature infants.
4. Two five-year-old children in a prekindergarten class are reluctant to attempt
new tasks, repeatedly telling the teacher they "can't do it" and asking the teacher to
"do it for me." Which of the following responses by the teacher would likely be
most effective for helping children develop attitudes of greater self confidence and
motivation to learn?
A. assigning the children extremely simple task and commending them for
completion of the tasks
B. telling the children that no matter how well they have preformed a task, they
should feel proud of the work they have done
C. having the children work together on tasks and encouraging them to help one
another to be successful
D. praising the children's ability when they succeed at a task and fostering effort
and persistence at tasks they find challenging - ANSWER -D. praising the
children's ability when they succeed at a task and fostering effort and persistence at
tasks they find challenging
- Children Who demonstrate learned helplessness expect not to be able to control
outcomes. They typically attribute their failures to lack of ability and their
successes to external factors (e.g., to luck). Researchers have recommended
helping such children alter both their ability attributions (e.g., by telling them,
,"This is a lot like when you did. You can do this.") and their effort attributions
(e.g., by telling them, "Keep trying, don't give up."). Research further suggest that
encouraging children to focus on learning instead of on showing how well they can
preform can be an effective teaching strategy.
5. Two teachers are planning a learning environment for toddlers between one and
two years of age. According to the theories of Erik Erickson, for children of this
age it would be especially important to create an environment that reinforces the
children's:
A. ability to pay attention during group activities such as show-and-tell.
B. recognition that familiar objects and people still exist when unseen.
C. mastery of basic self-care skills such as toileting and feeding.
D. desire to establish close relationships, including having a best friend. -
ANSWER -C. mastery of basic self-care skills such as toileting and feeding.
- According to Ericksons psychosocial theories, toddlers face that developmental
task of gaining a greater sense of personal control. For children of this age,
learning to successfully accomplish tasks such as using the toilet independently
and choosing what to eat helps them develop a sense of security and self-
confidence, as opposed to feelings of insecurity and self-doubt
6. Sarah is a three-year-old child who lives with her mother and one younger
brother. Sarah's mother is unemployed and without extended family nearby. The
family recently moved to a homeless shelter after losing their apartment. There is
no predictable schedule for their days or nights. As a result of this situation, Sarah
would most likely:
A. experience adverse affects on her concentration and memory.
B. have a greater chance of developing certain disorders such as asthma.
C. experience in increase in her resilience and determination to succeed.
D. have a greater understanding of the range of human emotions. - ANSWER -A.
experience adverse affects on her concentration and memory.
- Extensive research indicates that poverty has a wide range of negative effects on
the physical well-being and mental health of children in various contexts at home,
in school, and in their communities. Poverty has a particularly adverse affect on the
academic outcomes of children, especially during early childhood. Chronic stress
, associated with living in poverty has been shown to adversely affect children's
concentration and memory, which may impact their ability to learn.
7. Which of the following is considered a developmentally appropriate practice
(DAP) for preschool children?
A. building upon what the child already knows
B. using a prepackaged curriculum
C. having rules and regulations posted in the classroom
D. utilizing a pre-test score to drive instruction - ANSWER -A. building upon
what the child already knows
- According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC). Building upon what the child already knows, or scaffolding, is a
developmentally appropriate practice. Research indicates that in addition to
increasing the child's ability to reach new levels in learning, this method also
strengthens the child retention of new information.
11. Alan is a third-grade student with Asperger syndrome. In which of the
following areas is Alan more likely to have difficulty than his classmates who do
not have Asperger syndrome?
A. focusing on a specific topic of interest
B. listening to and appreciating music
C. understanding pragmatic language
D. learning and applying math concepts - ANSWER -C. understanding pragmatic
language
- Asperger syndrome is a pervasive developmental disorder under the category of
autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It is generally characterized as difficulty with
social interactions, restricted ranges of interest, repetitive behaviors, and difficulty
with nonverbal communication. While many individuals with Asperger syndrome
demonstrate average to a above average vocabulary skills, significant difficulties
with processing and using figurative and pragmatic language and conversational
speech are often characteristic.
12. A general education teacher and an early childhood special education teacher
both co-teach in a kindergarten classroom, and they are planning for an upcoming
visit from a children's book author. The author will first briefly discuss her life as a
