EC350/EC 350 Lesson 6 Exam.docx questions and answers docs fall 2021

EC350/EC 350 Lesson 6 E questions and answers docs fall 2021 Question 1 2.5 / 2.5 points After sharing preschoolers' art portfolios during teacher/family conferences, a teacher sends the portfolios home so that families can see how their children progressed over the year and keep samples of their children's creative work. This method demonstrates: Question options: a)  cognition. b)  communication. c)  cooperation. d)  competency. Question 2 2.5 / 2.5 points Which of the following are reasons for assessing divergent/lateral thinking? Question options: a)  To determine the impact of an educational program on young children's growth in creative expression and play b)  To identify talents c)  To provide enrichment and develop potential through special programs d)  All of the above Question 3 2.5 / 2.5 points Embracing responsibility for promoting children's creative growth is done by all of the following EXCEPT: Question options: a)  keeping interests of children a priority. b)  respecting the whole child. c)  assessing in unbiased ways. d)  preparing children to be masters of factual knowledge. Question 4 2.5 / 2.5 points Creativity is an important resource with ________ significance. Question options: a)  social b)  economic c)  cultural d)  All of the above Question 5 2.5 / 2.5 points Which of the following are considered to be child-centered assessment strategies? Question options: a)  Portfolios b)  Teacher interviews with students c)  Anecdotal records d)  All of the above Question 6 2.5 / 2.5 points All of the following are reasons for conducting assessments EXCEPT to: Question options: a)  make instructional decisions. b)  identify needs of individual children. c)  rank and separate children according to ability. d)  improve educational programs. Question 7 2.5 / 2.5 points ________ affects creativity. Question options: a)  Intelligence b)  Motivation c)  Learning style d)  Emotion Question 8 0 / 2.5 points Appropriate observations of children: Question options: a)  avoid high-inference, value-laden terminology. b)  record inferred behaviors. c)  lack details of the context in which the behavior occurred. d)  become the basis for planning a high quality program. Question 9 0 / 2.5 points Which of the following supports children's creative thinking? Question options: a)  Let's look at these two pictures. b)  What did you think of the story? c)  What do you predict will happen when…? d)  How do you know that is true? Question 10 2.5 / 2.5 points Brain research suggests all of the following significantly contribute to a child's well-being EXCEPT: Question options: a)  good prenatal care. b)  detachment between young children and adults. c)  positive stimulation from the time of birth. d)  age-appropriate stimulation from the time of birth. Question 11 0 / 2.5 points Gardner (1993) defines intelligence as the ability to: Question options: a)  solve problems and or fashion products that are of consequence to a community. b)  speak clearly. c)  think in a linear fashion. d)  respond appropriately to instructional demands. Question 12 0 / 2.5 points All of the following practices support gifted and talented students EXCEPT: Question options: a)  pulling children to participate in gifted programs. b)  using flexible grouping strategies that respect competency in each subject. c)  not forcing children to study material they have mastered. d)  recognizing the unique needs of gifted students. Question 13 2.5 / 2.5 points Parents shape their children's talent by all of the following ways EXCEPT: Question options: a)  offering moral support. b)  encouraging self-evaluation. c)  offering advice or giving explicit instruction. d)  setting low standards. Question 14 2.5 / 2.5 points In the future, it is predicted that workers will need to be: Question options: a)  prepared for the industrial era. b)  flexible, creative, and capable of functioning in an information society. c)  prepared for an agrarian society. d)  convergent thinkers. Question 15 0 / 2.5 points Studies show that most families make ________ a part of their child's daily experiences. Question options: a)  dramatic play b)  dance c)  painting d)  music Question 16 2.5 / 2.5 points A good observation should include: Question options: a)  high inference appraisals of children's behavior. b)  terminology that labels the child. c)  a detailed description of the context in which the behavior occurred. d)  very general information. Question 17 0 / 2.5 points Robinson highlights that one of the challenges with creativity is: Question options: a)  allowing kids to be creative. b)  proving creativity is worthwhile. c)  assessing the value of creativity. d)  guiding children's creative projects. Question 18 2.5 / 2.5 points At a faculty meeting in February, the principal distributes a copy of an editorial that argues that students in the United States are falling far behind students in other countries where creative problem-solving abilities are concerned. One teacher reads the editorial—and even agrees with it—but is unsure about where to start. What would be a recommended way of attending to children's problem-solving abilities in a more focused way? Question options: a)  Wait until the next school year to get started because the school year is more than half over. b)  Incorporate more group activities into lessons and rely on the students to stimulate one another's creative thinking. c)  Put in a formal request for more training in creativity and the arts at the next teacher in-service day. d)  Discuss ways to incorporate creative activities into the curriculum during meetings with colleagues who teach at the same grade level. Make a plan to make gradual, steady changes that improve the curriculum and schedule periodic updates on each teacher's progress. Question 19 0 / 2.5 points In the product-oriented approach to creative assessment, products are evaluated based on: Question options: a)  the creativity of student's work. b)  practical workability. c)  how hard the child worked. d)  how closely the product resembles a model. Question 20 2.5 / 2.5 points One of the most valuable assessment tools available to teachers is/are: Question options: a)  a standardized test. b)  a teacher made test. c)  formal testing methods. d)  observation. Lesson 7 Exam Question 21 0 / 2.5 points Components of a well-planned daily routine include: Question options: a)  having children sit in their seats as soon as they arrive. b)  reviewing the available choices for the day. c)  establishing tight time frames for each planned activity/lesson. d)  allowing children to move at will from center to center without guidance. Question 22 0 / 2.5 points Which theorist values a carefully prepared, well organized environment with authentic, homelike materials to reflect order and calm? Question options: a)  Bronfenbrenner b)  Montessori c)  Malaguzzi and Reggio Emilia Schools d)  Vygotsky Question 23 2.5 / 2.5 points Teachers who adjust the physical environment for children with disabilities need to: Question options: a)  be knowledgeable about the disability. b)  emphasize a child's disability. c)  adapt only indoor equipment and materials. d)  purchase expensive pre-made materials and equipment. Question 24 2.5 / 2.5 points One way to manage a clean-up routine is to: Question options: a)  let the children do it, it's faster. b)  save it until the end of the day. c)  use rhymes or songs during clean-up. d)  threaten to punish those who don't help. Question 25 2.5 / 2.5 points Outdoor storage should have which of the following characteristics? Question options: a)  It should be temporary. b)  It should be geared to and sized for adults. c)  It should be weather-tight to protect items from being damaged. d)  Storage is not necessary on the playground. Question 26 2.5 / 2.5 points A teacher scaffolds children’s thinking and relationships with one another. Who would support this classroom practice? Question options: a)  Bronfenbrenner b)  Montessori c)  Malaguzzi and Reggio Emilia Schools d)  Vygotsky Question 27 2.5 / 2.5 points Which of the following theorists and early childhood educators have promoted this concept to the greatest extent when a teacher describe the classroom environment as another “teacher?” Question options: a)  Vygotsky and Bandura b)  Montessori and Malaguzzi c)  Bronfenbrenner and Maslow d)  Adler and Skinner Question 28 2.5 / 2.5 points Which theorist believes in displaying children’s work to show that children and their work are valued and respected? Question options: a)  Bronfenbrenner b)  Montessori c)  Malaguzzi and Reggio Emilia Schools d)  Vygotsky Question 29 2.5 / 2.5 points Using lighting that does not cast shadows or a glare on schoolwork and activities, is an appropriate modification for a student with a(n) ____________ disability. Question options: a)  physical b)  visual c)  auditory d)  emotional Question 30 2.5 / 2.5 points Appropriate materials and equipment for outdoor play should contain: Question options: a)  a lot of immovable parts. b)  some loose parts. c)  large, simple, steel units designed for a single purpose. d)  hard, strong surfaces for ground cover. Question 31 2.5 / 2.5 points For materials to enhance the creative environment, they must: Question options: a)  suggest only one right answer. b)  be inaccessible. c)  be difficult to use. d)  capture children's attention. Question 32 2.5 / 2.5 points Toddlers have been bumping into one another and knocking down one another's blocks and toys. How can the teacher create a safer, calmer environment in this child care center? Question options: a)  Create a classroom floor plan that will separate more active play areas from quieter ones. b)  Teach students to apologize to one another after they have been too rambunctious. c)  Remind children that they need to respect one another's work. d)  Devote more time to circle time, large group activities. Question 33 2.5 / 2.5 points Routines and transitions should NOT be: Question options: a)  carefully planned. b)  a time for decision-making. c)  a learned, consistent activity. d)  unsupervised. Question 34 0 / 2.5 points Providing easy access to materials is facilitated by: Question options: a)  placing materials out of children's reach. b)  having clearly marked spaces on shelves. c)  assigning children certain times to select materials. d)  limiting the amount of materials that can be taken out at one time. Question 35 2.5 / 2.5 points According to brain research, all of the following emotions are commonly seen in the classroom EXCEPT: Question options: a)  joy/pleasure b)  fear/threat c)  humor/silliness d)  sadness/disappointment Question 36 2.5 / 2.5 points When planning a learning center, which of the following must be considered? Question options: a)  Guidelines for meeting standardized testing content b)  Teacher interests c)  Special needs of children d)  The cost of the materials Question 37 2.5 / 2.5 points The major reason for using a planning board is to: Question options: a)  help children learn to read. b)  keep the room orderly. c)  teach children beginning and ending sounds. d)  build children's self-sufficiency. Question 38 2.5 / 2.5 points Within enriched classroom environments, children engage in ________ activities. Question options: a)  self-selected b)  self-directed c)  teacher-selected d)  All of the above Question 39 0 / 2.5 points When supervising outdoor play, teachers should: Question options: a)  circulate around the area. b)  work alone and give others a short break. c)  take a ten-minute break d)  focus on students who often cause trouble. Question 40 2.5 / 2.5 points Classrooms that hinder children's creativity are product-oriented and have: Question options: a)  teachers who criticize creative thinking. b)  children who are absorbed in learning. c)  materials that capture and sustain children's interests. d)  design features that evoke a warm, homelike quality. Attempt Score: 73 / 100 - 72.5 % Overall Grade (highest attempt): 73 / 100 - 72.5 % Done