Early Childhood Program Administration Exam
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Course Introduction
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices involved in administering early childhood education programs. Topics include leadership and management strategies, staff recruitment and supervision, program planning and evaluation, budgeting and financial management, family and community engagement, and compliance with legal and ethical standards. Students will develop the skills necessary to create and maintain high-quality early learning environments and will examine policies and procedures that ensure the health, safety, and well-being of young children. The course also emphasizes the importance of advocacy, professionalism, and the ongoing development of early childhood leaders.
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Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education Building a Foundation 2nd Edition by Sue Bredekamp
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Chapter 1: Continuity and Change in Early Childhood Education
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Q1) Which definition best describes the term school readiness?
A)The ability of a child to be able to get ready in the morning independently
B)Children's competencies related to success needed in kindergarten
C)A school's ability to be able to educate young children
D)A kindergarten program designed for children from lower economic neighborhoods
Answer: B
Q2) Which ages does the field of early childhood education serve?
A)Kindergarten through third grade
B)Three to five years old
C)Birth through eight years old
D)Birth through five years old
Answer: C
Q3) Which widely used observational tool measures the quality of an early childhood program?
A)Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R)
B)Child Development Associate (CDA)
C)National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
D)Quality Rating System (QRS)
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Building on a Tradition of Excellence
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Q1) In which theory did John Locke state that experiences in their environment matter in the development of children?
A)The Sinful Child
B)Tabula Rosa
C)The Competent Child
D)The Absorbent Mind
Answer: B
Q2) Patty Smith Hill's concern about the lack of standards and curriculum,and the threat of unqualified people taking leadership positions in the field created the National Committee on Nursery Schools.What did this organization later become?
A)National Head Start Association (NHSA)
B)American Montessori Association (AMA)
C)National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
D)Universal Prekindergarten Association (UPA)
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Understanding and Applying Developmentally Appropriate Practice
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Q1) From the scenario in chapter three,how did Mr.Washington demonstrate developmentally appropriate practices when interacting with Olivia?
Answer: In chapter three, Mr. Washington demonstrated developmentally appropriate practices when interacting with Olivia by understanding and respecting her individual developmental needs and pace. He used age-appropriate language and activities that Olivia could understand and engage with. He also showed patience and provided guidance when Olivia struggled, allowing her to learn at her own pace. He encouraged Olivia's curiosity and exploration, fostering her cognitive and emotional growth. Furthermore, he respected Olivia's feelings and thoughts, promoting her self-esteem and self-expression. By doing so, Mr. Washington created a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for Olivia.
Q2) The term "Widening the Lens" refers to thinking that is
A)Either/Or
B)Alike/Different
C)Individual/Cultural
D)Both/And
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Applying What We Know About Childrens
Learning and Development
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Q1) In which phase of observational learning does the teacher model the behavior and gives children a chance to practice it?
A)Attention
B)Retention
C)Reproduction
D)Motivation
Q2) Explain the role of play in children's development and learning and how children benefit from play.
Q3) Explain the effects of culture on parenting styles.
Q4) Which of the following is the best definition of development?
A)Age-related change that results from an interaction between biological maturation and a physical and/or social experience.
B)A change in knowledge or skill that results only from new experiences or instruction
C)New skills that are useful to the child's everyday life.
D)An inborn ability to organize and make sense of new experiences.
Q5) Explain why it is important to study child development.
Q6) Explain how the two learning theories,behaviorism and social cognitive theory differ.
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Chapter 5: Adapting for Individual Differences
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Q1) Describe why it is important for teachers to understand individual differences in young children.
Q2) Define one of Howard Gardener's intelligences in his theory of multiple intelligence and give examples of how a teacher may plan for a child who has a strength in this intelligence.
Q3) Which research-based practice has been found to be effective in helping dual language learners achieve at high levels in English?
A)Avoiding the use of the home language in the classroom
B)Providing the family with a list of vocabulary words to practice at home
C)Supporting the continued development in the home language including teaching in that language as much as possible.
D)Responding to the child only when the child speaks in English
Q4) What is thought to be the biggest difference between the genders?
A)Girls are less mature at birth
B)Girls are more mature at birth
C)Boys are larger and stronger than girls
D)Girls spend more time on visual-spatial tasks
Q5) Name two recipients who benefit from the practice of inclusion and then describe how they benefit.
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Chapter 6: Embracing a Culturally and Linguistically
Diverse World
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Q1) Develop a list of about six questions you could ask yourself that would help you in understanding your own cultural experiences.
Q2) What consists of values,beliefs,and patterns of behavior that are passed on from generation to generation?
A)Language
B)Culture
C)Diversity
D)Family
Q3) When a family allows infants to feed themselves rather than be fed by adults,what can be said about their values?
A)The family doesn't mind the mess of its members
B)The family values the individuality of its members
C)The family values the responsibilities of its members at a younger age
D)The family values the interdependence of its members
Q4) Define culture and then describe how culture influences a child's development.
Q5) Make a list of five approaches you might consider so you could learn more about a specific cultural group in order be a more effective classroom teacher.
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Chapter 7: Building Effective Partnerships With Families
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Q1) Describe how culture plays a role in the development of young children.
Q2) The textbook described six dimensions of family systems boundaries,roles,rules,hierarchy,climate,and equilibrium).Choose one of these dimensions and give an example of the implications on the family.
Q3) According to the US census,although it may be a variation of their biological parents,what percentage of children lives in a family with two married parents?
A)15%
B)25%
C)65%
D)85%
Q4) Which of the following was NOT a reason the textbook gave as to why in recent years home visits have become less common?
A)Teacher Union contracts discourage them
B)Teachers do not feel safe
C)Home-Visits are time consuming
D)Home-Visits have not found to be effective
Q5) Describe three of the seven contrasting roles of teachers and parents have in the lives of children.
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Chapter 8: Creating a Caring Community of Learners: Guiding Young Children
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Q1) Which of following is one strategy that can be used with boys to increase the likelihood of their success in the classroom?
A)Discuss during circle time the effects of their behavior on the whole group
B)Place them in time-out as a punishment
C)Allow boys to have increased indoor and outdoor large-motor and whole-body experiences
D)Use the threat of the consequence but allow them to play on if they are being active
Q2) Which strategy is being used when a teacher thoughtfully manages the time in the classroom?
A)Providing a stop watch to move the children to the next activity in a timely manner
B)Ignoring the clock and allowing the children to play
C)Planning the schedule to influence the children's behavior
D)Having the children wait until everyone is ready to move to the next activity so the teacher is in full control of the transition
Q3) List the elements of a caring community and discuss why it is important for a teacher to create a caring community of learners in the classroom.
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Chapter 9: Teaching to Enhance Learning and Development
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Q1) Describe the strategy of scaffolding and how a teacher would use it in teaching a challenging task.
Q2) What is another name for direct instruction?
A)Explicit Instruction
B)Intentional Teaching
C)Implicit Instruction
D)Constructive Instruction
Q3) When a teacher supports children in a task that they would not have been able to accomplish on their own,what teaching strategy is the teacher using?
A)Giving Direct or Explicit Instructions
B)Demonstrating
C)Modeling
D)Scaffolding
Q4) What is the behavior or activity that a teacher deliberately selects and flexibly applies to help students construct meaning?
A)Learning Strategy
B)Teaching Experience
C)Teaching Strategy
D)Research
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Chapter 10: Planning Effective Curriculum
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Q1) What is a written plan that describes goals for children's learning and development,and the learning experiences,materials,and teaching strategies that are used to help children achieve goals?
A)Lessons
B)Content
C)Curriculum
D)Newsletter
Q2) In which curriculum approach would the children engage in an investigation that was of interest to them?
A)Thematic Curriculum
B)Programming Curriculum
C)Emergent Literacy Curriculum
D)Project Approach Curriculum
Q3) Which two of following are the most widely used curriculum models in Head Start and public prekindergarten programs?
A)HighScope and Creative Curriculum
B)Tools of the Mind and Opening the World of Learning (OWL)
C)Core Knowledge and Bright Beginnings Pre-K program
D)Creative Curriculum and Tools of the Mind
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Chapter 11: Assessing Childrens Learning and Development
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Q1) Which of the following would be an example of an item that would be seen on a developmental continuum?
A)A child can write the first letter in his name
B)Children first make marks on a page,then can draw a line,and then shapes
C)Children can recite the alphabet before they reach kindergarten
D)A child is able to answer questions based on the story read by the teacher
Q2) Explain how teachers use assessment strategies to improve child outcomes.
Q3) What type of record could a teacher use if he or she wanted to count how many times a child hit another child during outdoor play?
A)Checklist
B)Frequency Count
C)Rubric
D)Rating Scale
Q4) What are the two stages in the identification of children with special needs?
A)Diagnostic Testing and Placement
B)Screening and Program Evaluation
C)Testing and Teaching
D)Screening and Diagnosis
Q5) Compare appropriate and inappropriate uses of standardized testing for young children.
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Chapter 12: Teaching Children to Communicate: Language, Literacy and the Arts
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Q1) What is the term for recognizing that spoken words are made up of individual sounds that can be manipulated?
A)Phonemic Awareness
B)Alliteration
C)Rhymes
D)Alphabet Knowledge
Q2) Which method is the best way that children acquire language?
A)By watching educational programs on television or video
B)Through repeat exposure to individual words such as using picture flash cards
C)Through interactions with more competent speakers
D)By hearing others talk
Q3) Which one of the following is considered to be the least developmentally appropriate music or movement activity for young children?
A)Children makeup their own lyrics to songs
B)Children use simple rhythm instruments to create music.
C)Children move and dance with or without music
D)Children put on a performance for their families that they have practiced until perfected
Q4) List ways a teacher can promote book appreciation and motivation to read.
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Chapter 13: Teaching Children to Investigate and Solve
Problems: Mathematics, Science, and Technology
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Q1) What are small-sized blocks,cubes,patterns blocks,beads,pegs,and the like that are designed for children's play and learning?
A)Counters
B)Place-holders
C)Manipulatives
D)Attributes
Q2) Which would be appropriate topics of study in preschool for the curriculum area of life science?
A)Children notice the movement of the sun and the moon
B)Children notice the change in the seasons
C)Children water plants and feed classroom pets
D)Children keep track of the weather
Q3) Which cognitive development skill is expected of an infant?
A)Follow two-step directions
B)Engage in socio-dramatic play
C)Develop object permanence
D)Solve abstract problems
Q4) Explain what is meant by the "Language of Mathematics."
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Q5) Describe how technology can be used appropriately in the early childhood classroom.
Chapter 14: Teaching Children to Live in a Democratic
Society:socialemotional Learning and Social Studies
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Q1) What is vital in supporting children in social and emotional development?
A)Literacy
B)Siblings
C)Control
D)Play
Q2) List five themes or concepts that could be taught in an early childhood social studies curriculum.
Q3) According to the textbook,what concept would the children learn if they had a clothing drive at their school?
A)Geography
B)Early Economics
C)History
D)Culture
Q4) Describe the steps a teacher can use to teach problem-solving skills.
Q5) What is young children's ability to form and sustain positive relationships with adults and other children?
A)Social Development
B)Play
C)Emotional Development
D)Emotional Literacy
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Chapter 15: Teaching Children to Be Healthy and Fit:
Physical Development and Health
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Q1) What type of play do we see when children use their whole bodies to run,jump,roll,climb,fall,tumble,somersault,and generally engage in vigorous,playful activity?
A)Super Hero Play
B)Inappropriate Play
C)Risky Play
D)Rough and Tumble Play
Q2) At what age do children typically go through the fundamental movement phase?
A)Birth to age 1
B)Age 1 to age 2
C)Ages 2 to 7
D)Age 7 through adolescents
Q3) List the characteristics of an appropriate outdoor environment for young children.
Q4) Which can be used in an open-ended activity for fine motor development?
A)Play dough
B)A ball
C)A Trike
D)A Puzzle
Q5) Outline the components of a health,and safety curriculum for young children
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Q1) Which of the following is the largest association of individuals who work with and for children ages birth through eight years old?
A)National Association of Early Childhood Professionals (NAECP)
B)National Association for the Advancement of Early Childhood Education (NAAECE)
C)National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
D)National Early Childhood Education Association (NECEA)
Q2) Which group of early childhood professionals has a supplement to the Code of Ethical Conduct?
A)Government Policy Makers
B)Parents
C)Volunteers
D)Teacher Educators
Q3) What is critical thinking about morality and people's ability to make choices about their own values?
A)Ethical Dilemmas
B)Professional Ethics
C)Ethics
D)Morality
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