Which of the following behavioral milestones typically appears earliest in the
sequence of typical infant development?
rolling over back to front
making cooing sounds
using a pincer grasp
babbling consonants Correct Answer: making cooing sounds
In the coming school year, a general education kindergarten class will include a
child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The kindergarten teachers want to
ensure that the classroom environment will effectively support this child's
learning and development. Which of the following teacher strategies would likely
be most effective for promoting the achievement of this objective?
pairing the child to work with a classmate who is helpful and easygoing.
creating labels to clearly identify each activity center in the classroom.
arranging for the child to have a full-time aide to provide individualized guidance.
creating a visual schedule to help the child anticipate upcoming activities. Correct
Answer: creating a visual schedule to help the child anticipate upcoming activities.
,Before school begins, the teachers of an early childhood class meet to discuss
strategies for the upcoming year. The teachers realize that the children have had
varied amounts of previous classroom experience and have a range of
backgrounds, strengths, and needs. Which of the following factors would be most
important for the teachers to focus on as they strive to promote the development
and learning of all children in the class?
providing each child with culturally responsive learning experiences.
determining families' attitudes about the nature and frequency of contact with
the school.
understanding the extent of agreement among families regarding preferred
teaching practices.
defining effective methods for informing all families about school activities.
Correct Answer: providing each child with culturally responsive learning
experiences.
The teachers of a culturally diverse preschool classroom meet regularly to discuss
various topics and issues (e.g., how smoothly the class is running, whether a new
activity center should be added, whether the schedule needs adjustment). Which
of the following would be the best way to involve families in such initiatives?
inviting families to participate in a classroom work day to help rearrange existing
learning centers or neaten up materials in various areas of the room.
suggesting that families feel free to drop in to observe the children's activities in
the classroom and note down any helpful improvements that occur to them.
,encouraging families to suggest ways to incorporate materials or activities that
reflect their traditions.
sending each family a questionnaire that asks them to suggest ideas for ways to
make the classroom a more effective learning environment. Correct Answer:
encouraging families to suggest ways to incorporate materials or activities that
reflect their traditions.
As they prepare for the start of a new school year, the teachers of a preschool
class meet to discuss topics such as room arrangement, the daily schedule, and
classroom routines and procedures. On the first day of school, the teachers plan
to spend time familiarizing the children with the classroom (e.g., showing the
children where their cubbies are and how to use them, introducing the children to
the various activity centers, explaining daily routines). Which of the following
benefits would result from this approach?
minimizing the teachers' need to provide such information repeatedly
teaching the children the benefits of an orderly classroom
allowing the teachers to focus primarily on instructional activities
promoting the children's sense of security and independence. Correct Answer:
promoting the children's sense of security and independence.
A first-grade teacher routinely invites students' families to visit the classroom to
share their family's and/or culture's traditions (e.g., favorite games, foods, songs,
stories, and crafts) with the class. This practice would be especially effective for
which of the following purposes?
promoting students' acquisition of a personal aesthetic
fostering students' appreciation of human diversity
building students' understanding of the universality of art
, assisting students in reaching higher stages of artistic development. Correct
Answer: fostering students' appreciation of human diversity
Early in the school year, a kindergarten teacher notices that a student in the class
spends a great deal roaming around the classroom without engaging with other
students or settling down to play in any of the activity centers. Which of the
following actions would be the teacher's most appropriate initial response in this
situation?
sitting down with the student to converse about favorite activities and interests
prompting a focused classmate to invite the student to join in with whatever
activity the classmate is engaged in
contacting the student's parents/guardians to describe the behavior and seek
guidance on how best to respond
using informal observation to investigate whether the student may have
attention-deficit disorder Correct Answer: sitting down with the student to
converse about favorite activities and interests
A third-grade class has been discussing nature and the environment. The students
are very interested in this subject and eagerly volunteer their ideas about
recycling, creating green spaces, and ways to protect endangered species (e.g., by
preserving habitats, by removing litter). Which of the following student activities
would likely be most effective to further share their awareness?
creating individual projects that they will take turns present and explaining to
their classmates.
sequence of typical infant development?
rolling over back to front
making cooing sounds
using a pincer grasp
babbling consonants Correct Answer: making cooing sounds
In the coming school year, a general education kindergarten class will include a
child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The kindergarten teachers want to
ensure that the classroom environment will effectively support this child's
learning and development. Which of the following teacher strategies would likely
be most effective for promoting the achievement of this objective?
pairing the child to work with a classmate who is helpful and easygoing.
creating labels to clearly identify each activity center in the classroom.
arranging for the child to have a full-time aide to provide individualized guidance.
creating a visual schedule to help the child anticipate upcoming activities. Correct
Answer: creating a visual schedule to help the child anticipate upcoming activities.
,Before school begins, the teachers of an early childhood class meet to discuss
strategies for the upcoming year. The teachers realize that the children have had
varied amounts of previous classroom experience and have a range of
backgrounds, strengths, and needs. Which of the following factors would be most
important for the teachers to focus on as they strive to promote the development
and learning of all children in the class?
providing each child with culturally responsive learning experiences.
determining families' attitudes about the nature and frequency of contact with
the school.
understanding the extent of agreement among families regarding preferred
teaching practices.
defining effective methods for informing all families about school activities.
Correct Answer: providing each child with culturally responsive learning
experiences.
The teachers of a culturally diverse preschool classroom meet regularly to discuss
various topics and issues (e.g., how smoothly the class is running, whether a new
activity center should be added, whether the schedule needs adjustment). Which
of the following would be the best way to involve families in such initiatives?
inviting families to participate in a classroom work day to help rearrange existing
learning centers or neaten up materials in various areas of the room.
suggesting that families feel free to drop in to observe the children's activities in
the classroom and note down any helpful improvements that occur to them.
,encouraging families to suggest ways to incorporate materials or activities that
reflect their traditions.
sending each family a questionnaire that asks them to suggest ideas for ways to
make the classroom a more effective learning environment. Correct Answer:
encouraging families to suggest ways to incorporate materials or activities that
reflect their traditions.
As they prepare for the start of a new school year, the teachers of a preschool
class meet to discuss topics such as room arrangement, the daily schedule, and
classroom routines and procedures. On the first day of school, the teachers plan
to spend time familiarizing the children with the classroom (e.g., showing the
children where their cubbies are and how to use them, introducing the children to
the various activity centers, explaining daily routines). Which of the following
benefits would result from this approach?
minimizing the teachers' need to provide such information repeatedly
teaching the children the benefits of an orderly classroom
allowing the teachers to focus primarily on instructional activities
promoting the children's sense of security and independence. Correct Answer:
promoting the children's sense of security and independence.
A first-grade teacher routinely invites students' families to visit the classroom to
share their family's and/or culture's traditions (e.g., favorite games, foods, songs,
stories, and crafts) with the class. This practice would be especially effective for
which of the following purposes?
promoting students' acquisition of a personal aesthetic
fostering students' appreciation of human diversity
building students' understanding of the universality of art
, assisting students in reaching higher stages of artistic development. Correct
Answer: fostering students' appreciation of human diversity
Early in the school year, a kindergarten teacher notices that a student in the class
spends a great deal roaming around the classroom without engaging with other
students or settling down to play in any of the activity centers. Which of the
following actions would be the teacher's most appropriate initial response in this
situation?
sitting down with the student to converse about favorite activities and interests
prompting a focused classmate to invite the student to join in with whatever
activity the classmate is engaged in
contacting the student's parents/guardians to describe the behavior and seek
guidance on how best to respond
using informal observation to investigate whether the student may have
attention-deficit disorder Correct Answer: sitting down with the student to
converse about favorite activities and interests
A third-grade class has been discussing nature and the environment. The students
are very interested in this subject and eagerly volunteer their ideas about
recycling, creating green spaces, and ways to protect endangered species (e.g., by
preserving habitats, by removing litter). Which of the following student activities
would likely be most effective to further share their awareness?
creating individual projects that they will take turns present and explaining to
their classmates.
