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OAE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EXAM
NEWEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+|BRAND NEW VERSION!!
What is the Monterssori Method? - ANSWER-children's
engagement in self-directed activities, with teachers using
clinical observations to act as children's guides
his method focuses on the significance and
interrelatedness of all life forms, and the need for every
individual to find his/her place in the world and to find
meaningful work.
Emphasis on physical activity high self-esteem in child,
parent connections, abstract thinking etc.
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What are the general practices of the Montessori Method?
- ANSWER-They can select their choice of 5 sections.
When they are done w one section they switch w another
child. Stresses self-directed activity
incorporate 2 or 3 year age ranges to teach younger kids
from older kids
Half school days
What are the schedules of reinforcement in behaviorism? -
ANSWER-Fixed ratio: after set number of instances of
targeted behavior introduce reinforcement
Fixed interval: introduce reinforcement after set time
periods
Variable ratio:irregular number of response or time periods
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Variable interval:^ this is better for reinforcing desired
behavior for longer
What is the Bank Street Curriculum? - ANSWER-
Developmental Interaction Approach. It emphasizes
children's rich, direct interactions with wide varieties of
ideas, materials, and people in their environments.
Using blocks, solving puzzles, going on field trips, and
doing practical lab work are among the numerous learning
experiences Bank Street offers. Its philosophy is that
school can simultaneously be stimulating, satisfying, and
sensible.
Froebel's Educational Theory Regarding Learning and
Teaching - ANSWER-Observation, discovery, play,
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choices, songs, stories, poems, art, drawing, self-
expression leads to development and learning
children construct learning (constructivist)
He invented kindergarten
What is Direct Instruction? - ANSWER-behavioral method
of teaching
learner errors receive direct corrective feedback
correct responses receive immediate positive
reinforcement
fast pace responses
offering more attention
instruction is scripted to give instruction in proper order
kids in small groups w developmental level
OAE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EXAM
NEWEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+|BRAND NEW VERSION!!
What is the Monterssori Method? - ANSWER-children's
engagement in self-directed activities, with teachers using
clinical observations to act as children's guides
his method focuses on the significance and
interrelatedness of all life forms, and the need for every
individual to find his/her place in the world and to find
meaningful work.
Emphasis on physical activity high self-esteem in child,
parent connections, abstract thinking etc.
,2|Page
What are the general practices of the Montessori Method?
- ANSWER-They can select their choice of 5 sections.
When they are done w one section they switch w another
child. Stresses self-directed activity
incorporate 2 or 3 year age ranges to teach younger kids
from older kids
Half school days
What are the schedules of reinforcement in behaviorism? -
ANSWER-Fixed ratio: after set number of instances of
targeted behavior introduce reinforcement
Fixed interval: introduce reinforcement after set time
periods
Variable ratio:irregular number of response or time periods
,3|Page
Variable interval:^ this is better for reinforcing desired
behavior for longer
What is the Bank Street Curriculum? - ANSWER-
Developmental Interaction Approach. It emphasizes
children's rich, direct interactions with wide varieties of
ideas, materials, and people in their environments.
Using blocks, solving puzzles, going on field trips, and
doing practical lab work are among the numerous learning
experiences Bank Street offers. Its philosophy is that
school can simultaneously be stimulating, satisfying, and
sensible.
Froebel's Educational Theory Regarding Learning and
Teaching - ANSWER-Observation, discovery, play,
, 4|Page
choices, songs, stories, poems, art, drawing, self-
expression leads to development and learning
children construct learning (constructivist)
He invented kindergarten
What is Direct Instruction? - ANSWER-behavioral method
of teaching
learner errors receive direct corrective feedback
correct responses receive immediate positive
reinforcement
fast pace responses
offering more attention
instruction is scripted to give instruction in proper order
kids in small groups w developmental level
