EDLL 314 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS
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Best known for emphasizing the importance of play in learning, this philosopher saw the
teacher as a designer of activities and experiences that facilitate learning - ANS frobel
This twentieth century philosopher believed the curriculum should be built around the interests
of children. This philosophy of early childhood education led to the concept of the child-
centered curriculum. - ANS dewey
Piaget's theory of cognitive development describes the intellectual capabilities of children at
their different stages of cognitive development. Which of the following describes the cognitive
stages of development from the earliest to the most sophisticated - ANS sensory motor, pre-
operational, concrete operational, and formal operations
. When Heather sees a butterfly for the first time she says, "Oh, what a pretty birdie." This is an
example of which of the following? - ANS assimilation
Which of the following describes a mental structure in which we store previously learned
knowledge so that we can use it later to make predictions, generalizations, and inferences? -
ANS schema
Which term describes when an adult shows a child a task or models what a particular behavior
looks like? - ANS scaffolding
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, Skills associated with reading readiness include which of the following? - ANS auditory
discrimination
visual discrimination
large motor skills
all of the above
What philosophy of literacy instruction includes the use of children's literature to teach reading
and writing in the context of meaningful, functional, and cooperative experiences where
students' motivation and interest in the process of learning is important? - ANS whole
language
A comprehensive, balanced perspective includes careful selection of the best theories to match
the learning styles of which of the following? - ANS a child
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) was initiated at the state level. What do the
Standards attempt to ensure for all students? - ANS . all students are prepared for college or
the workforce upon high school graduation
You are meeting with a parent of a kindergarten student. She asks you if you could assess her
son to determine if he was ready for reading instruction. You explain the idea of emergent
literacy. What is your response? - ANS You tell the parent that literacy development does not
have a specific beginning but develops early in life and is ongoing. It is important for her to
model literacy behaviors with her son.
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AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Best known for emphasizing the importance of play in learning, this philosopher saw the
teacher as a designer of activities and experiences that facilitate learning - ANS frobel
This twentieth century philosopher believed the curriculum should be built around the interests
of children. This philosophy of early childhood education led to the concept of the child-
centered curriculum. - ANS dewey
Piaget's theory of cognitive development describes the intellectual capabilities of children at
their different stages of cognitive development. Which of the following describes the cognitive
stages of development from the earliest to the most sophisticated - ANS sensory motor, pre-
operational, concrete operational, and formal operations
. When Heather sees a butterfly for the first time she says, "Oh, what a pretty birdie." This is an
example of which of the following? - ANS assimilation
Which of the following describes a mental structure in which we store previously learned
knowledge so that we can use it later to make predictions, generalizations, and inferences? -
ANS schema
Which term describes when an adult shows a child a task or models what a particular behavior
looks like? - ANS scaffolding
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, Skills associated with reading readiness include which of the following? - ANS auditory
discrimination
visual discrimination
large motor skills
all of the above
What philosophy of literacy instruction includes the use of children's literature to teach reading
and writing in the context of meaningful, functional, and cooperative experiences where
students' motivation and interest in the process of learning is important? - ANS whole
language
A comprehensive, balanced perspective includes careful selection of the best theories to match
the learning styles of which of the following? - ANS a child
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) was initiated at the state level. What do the
Standards attempt to ensure for all students? - ANS . all students are prepared for college or
the workforce upon high school graduation
You are meeting with a parent of a kindergarten student. She asks you if you could assess her
son to determine if he was ready for reading instruction. You explain the idea of emergent
literacy. What is your response? - ANS You tell the parent that literacy development does not
have a specific beginning but develops early in life and is ongoing. It is important for her to
model literacy behaviors with her son.
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