OAE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EXAM 2025 |
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(DETAILED ANSWERS) | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
GRADED A+ | NEWEST EXAM
1. An early childhood special education teacher is reviewing research on
child abuse and neglect. The most effective protective factor against child
maltreatment has been proven to be:
A. a supportive family environment and social networks.
B. two married parents or caregivers living together in the home.
C. large amounts of one-on-one time spent between the child and his or
her family.
D. a higher education level of the child's caregivers. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------A. a supportive family environment and social
networks.
-Protective factors are conditions or attributes in individuals, families,
communities, or the larger society that, when present, migrate or
eliminate risk in families. Research has shown that protective factors
are linked to a lower incidence of child abuse and neglect. Many
protective factors have been studied, but the one that has been
proven most reliable and effective is a supportive family environment
and social networks.
2. According to research, a baby's brain continues to develop after birth,
primarily because of:
A. sensory experiences.
B. environmental factors.
C. family history.
D. physical well-being. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. sensory
experiences.
- An infants brain development is heavily dependent on sensory
experiences beginning immediately after birth. Touching, holding,
comforting, rocking, singing, and talking to a baby all provide
stimulation for brain development.
,3. A kindergarten teacher observes that during many of the free-play
activities, two children with disabilities are often excluded and left to play by
themselves. The kindergarten teacher conferences with the special
education teacher to discuss ways to help all students interact more
inclusively. Which of the following strategies would be most effective for
achieving this goal?
A. assigning different partners each day with the direction that they
participate together in all activities
B. videotaping a typical day and then showing it to the class to illustrate
their exclusionary practices
C. organizing a whole-group activity or game during the beginning of each
free-play time
D. providing opportunities for small-group activities with a set goal such as
finishing a puzzle ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. organizing a
whole-group activity or game during the beginning of each free-play time
- Organizing a whole-group activity or game during the beginning of
each free-play time will allow all of the children to participate, get to
know one another better, and be more comfortable with one another.
By modeling and encouraging positive social skills, behaviors, and
language, the teacher should be gradually be able to release control
of fee-play activities to children, once expectations have been
established.
4. 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 ---------CORRECT 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.
,5. 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 ---------CORRECT
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.
6. 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 ---------CORRECT 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.
, 7. 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 ---------CORRECT
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.
8. 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. ----
-----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. mastery of basic self-care skills
such as toileting and feeding.
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(DETAILED ANSWERS) | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
GRADED A+ | NEWEST EXAM
1. An early childhood special education teacher is reviewing research on
child abuse and neglect. The most effective protective factor against child
maltreatment has been proven to be:
A. a supportive family environment and social networks.
B. two married parents or caregivers living together in the home.
C. large amounts of one-on-one time spent between the child and his or
her family.
D. a higher education level of the child's caregivers. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------A. a supportive family environment and social
networks.
-Protective factors are conditions or attributes in individuals, families,
communities, or the larger society that, when present, migrate or
eliminate risk in families. Research has shown that protective factors
are linked to a lower incidence of child abuse and neglect. Many
protective factors have been studied, but the one that has been
proven most reliable and effective is a supportive family environment
and social networks.
2. According to research, a baby's brain continues to develop after birth,
primarily because of:
A. sensory experiences.
B. environmental factors.
C. family history.
D. physical well-being. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. sensory
experiences.
- An infants brain development is heavily dependent on sensory
experiences beginning immediately after birth. Touching, holding,
comforting, rocking, singing, and talking to a baby all provide
stimulation for brain development.
,3. A kindergarten teacher observes that during many of the free-play
activities, two children with disabilities are often excluded and left to play by
themselves. The kindergarten teacher conferences with the special
education teacher to discuss ways to help all students interact more
inclusively. Which of the following strategies would be most effective for
achieving this goal?
A. assigning different partners each day with the direction that they
participate together in all activities
B. videotaping a typical day and then showing it to the class to illustrate
their exclusionary practices
C. organizing a whole-group activity or game during the beginning of each
free-play time
D. providing opportunities for small-group activities with a set goal such as
finishing a puzzle ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. organizing a
whole-group activity or game during the beginning of each free-play time
- Organizing a whole-group activity or game during the beginning of
each free-play time will allow all of the children to participate, get to
know one another better, and be more comfortable with one another.
By modeling and encouraging positive social skills, behaviors, and
language, the teacher should be gradually be able to release control
of fee-play activities to children, once expectations have been
established.
4. 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 ---------CORRECT 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.
,5. 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 ---------CORRECT
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.
6. 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 ---------CORRECT 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.
, 7. 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 ---------CORRECT
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.
8. 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. ----
-----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. mastery of basic self-care skills
such as toileting and feeding.
