Family and Community Engagement in Early Childhood Exam Practice Tests
Course Introduction
Family and Community Engagement in Early Childhood explores the vital role that families and communities play in supporting the growth, learning, and well-being of young children. This course examines strategies for building respectful partnerships with families, fostering open communication, and creating inclusive environments that reflect the diversity of childrens backgrounds. Students will learn about the benefits of collaboration among educators, families, and community organizations to enhance educational outcomes and provide holistic support. Through case studies and practical activities, students develop skills to effectively engage families and leverage community resources, promoting positive developmental trajectories for all children.
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Teaching Young Children An Introduction 6th Edition by Michael L. Henniger
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Chapter 1: Overview of the Profession
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Q1) The availability of programs for children with special needs was extended down to birth by what is now the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) The following are all characteristics of the Head Start and Early Head Start programs except
A)funded by parents paying tuition and private donations.
B)helps low-income children catch up academically.
C)emphasizes good health and provides resources and assistance with nutritional,dental,medical,and mental health needs.
D)provides opportunities for parent involvement.
E)assists parent in obtaining necessary social services.
Answer: A
Q3) Growing numbers of public schools now include pre-kindergarten program options. A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Historical Contexts
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Q1) Froebel emphasized the value of singing at home and in settings for young children.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Louise Derman-Sparks popularized the project approach to learning.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Louise Derman-Sparks continues to write and speak about issues of _____
A)kindergarten curriculum.
B)the importance of outdoor play.
C)diversity and young children.
D)children's health.
Answer: C
Q4) Lucy Sprague Mitchell directed the Ruggles Street Nursery.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Early Childhood Program Models
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Q1) Three main theoretical foundations form the basis for the Bank Street program.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) All of the following are important functions served by documentation in the Reggio Emilia program except
A)it helps families become more aware of children's learning and development.
B)it helps Reggio Emilia professionals understand children.
C)it helps teachers reduce their responsibility for each child's progress and learning.
D)it helps children see that their efforts are valued by adults.
Answer: C
Q3) High/Scope is a curriculum approach based on all of the following except
A)Jean Piaget's theories.
B)Maria Montessori's theories.
C)strengthening cognitive skills through active,hands-on experiences.
D)interaction with people and objects in one's environment.
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Understanding How a Child Develops and Learns
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Q1) Describe Piaget's view of the constructivist approach to learning and development.
Q2) Developmentally appropriate practice sounds like such a reasonable approach to teaching and learning.Yet,many public school teachers at the primary level are unaware of the important characteristics or don't use them in practice.Why do you think this is the case?
Q3) Developmentally appropriate practice refers to
A)basing the curriculum on an in-depth understanding of child development and learning.
B)basing the curriculum on parent's individual opinions on what children need to develop.
C)basing curriculum on preparing children to take standardized tests.
D)basing early care and learning curriculum on the teaching expectations,approaches,and content found in the elementary grades.
Q4) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs includes all of the following except:
A)deficiency needs
B)growth needs
C)health needs
D)self-actualization
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Chapter 5: Play in Childhood
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Q1) According to the psychoanalytic theory,play is motivated by the pressure to succeed.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The primary cognitive play type of infants and toddlers is:
A)construction play.
B)functional play.
C)solitary play.
D)parallel play.
Q3) Many families and early learning professionals say that children today play less (and less creatively)than they did even a few short years ago.Describe why this,in fact,may be happening.Why are many children playing less today?
Q4) What are metacommunication statements in play?
Q5) When children engage in parallel play,they:
A)play beside,but not with other children.
B)play with,but not beside other children.
C)play in adjacent centers or play spaces.
D)play with little awareness of children around them.
Q6) Define cooperative play.
Q7) Identify two types of toys that stimulate language learning.
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Chapter 6: Guiding Young Children
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Q1) Which of the following is based on the theoretical perspectives of behaviorists such as B.F.Skinner?
A)Behavior maladjustment
B)Emotional modification
C)Emotional maladjustment
D)Behavior modification
Q2) Adults can help young children deal with traumatic events by doing everything except:
A)be a good listener.
B)clearly tell the child why they are upset.
C)provide support to families.
D)seek professional advice when needed.
Q3) The physical space used for group times is an important element of guidance. A)True
B)False
Q4) Why is it important to establish limits for acceptable behavior?
Q5) A logical consequence makes a clear link between the child's inappropriate behavior and the consequences for that behavior.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Diversity and Young Children
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Q1) Inappropriate responses to diversity include all of the following except
A)ignoring diversity.
B)talking only about similarities.
C)exposing children to diversity.
D)using only a tourist-multicultural-curriculum approach.
Q2) The AAUW has studied gender equity in the K-12 educational system for more than a decade and found that girls are still treated inequitably today.In your experience,have you found this to be true for yourself or others? Be specific.
Q3) Sources for diverse pictures include all of the following except:
A)magazines such as National Geographic.
B)holiday greeting cards.
C)photographs of children and families in your program or community.
D)posters from organizations such as NAEYC.
Q4) Devices and services that improve the functional capabilities of children with disabilities are called
A)special teaching aids.
B)technology assistance.
C)assistive technology.
D)access aids.
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Chapter 8: Planning the Physical Environment: Indoors
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Q1) Centers that stimulate active play are all of the following except A)blocks.
B)music.
C)housekeeping.
D)library.
E)sand/water play.
Q2) Early care and education professionals should avoid creating personal spaces for themselves in the learning environment.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The art center is generally considered a noisy area.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What are unit blocks?
Q5) Collectibles are scrounged materials that children use in open-ended ways.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Give an example of a complex play unit.
Q7) Define self-correcting toys.
Q8) What is the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale?
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Chapter 9: Planning the Physical Environment: Outdoors
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Q1) One of the problems associated with playground safety,according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (Frost & Henniger,1979),is
A)a lack of signage in and around the playground equipment.
B)that equipment on many playgrounds was not appropriate to the developmental abilities of children.
C)the lack of color on the playground equipment.
D)available square footage for each child was below the standard.
Q2) Daily outdoor play experiences are considered optional practice for young children based on the climate.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Outdoor play is a valuable experience for young children because A)of the sights,sounds,and smells found outdoors.
B)children have a greater sense of freedom outdoors.
C)outdoor play provides opportunities for risk-taking.
D)all of the above.
Q4) Why is outdoor play such an important experience for young children? Give examples to highlight the points you make.
Q5) Describe a piece of equipment outdoors that may stimulate solitary play.
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Chapter 10: Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum
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Q1) Complex and frightening world news should be avoided in communications with young children.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Preparing a schedule of activities for the early childhood setting is important.How might the daily schedule influence the learning that takes place?
Q3) During the ___ years,curriculum planning is strongly influenced by local school district and state guidelines.
A)infant
B)preschool
C)primary
D)toddler
Q4) The curriculum implementation cycle includes identifying children's need and interests,planning the curriculum and engaging in assessment.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe developmentally appropriate assessment for the early childhood setting.
Q6) What is a portfolio?
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Chapter 11: Health and Wellness
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Q1) What are some environmental safety considerations/risk factors to keep in mind that can be avoided when working with children in both indoor and outdoor environments?
Q2) Which piece of play equipment would not be considered when planning a gross motor play area?
A)Climber
B)Large balls
C)Pattern blocks
D)Wheeled toys
E)Tumbling mats
Q3) The idea that safety and security are two of the most basic human needs is attributed to
A)Montessori.
B)Maslow.
C)Piaget.
D)Elkind.
Q4) It is possible to integrate physical activity with other activities and ways of learning.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Supporting Emotional and Social Development
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Q1) An example of a core emotion is A)frustration.
B)anger.
C)annoyance.
D)jealousy.
Q2) A quality program for young children recognizes the value of guiding the growth of all of the following except A)social skills.
B)emotional development.
C)coping strategies.
D)antagonism.
Q3) An example of a complex emotion is A)joy.
B)anger.
C)sadness.
D)boredom.
Q4) Name three strategies that build a positive climate or "friendly workplace"?
Q5) The process of socialization begins at birth and continues throughout childhood. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Mathematics,science,and Social Studies
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Q1) The project approach engages children in constructivist learning.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Describe a social studies experience that would be appropriate for young children.
Q3) Rote memorization of information,if the primary focus of the learning process in early learning,can effect a child's development.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Chemistry refers to
A)the study of substances and what happens when they are combined or come in contact with one another.
B)the science of matter and energy and of interactions between the two.
C)the study of the life cycle,habitat,and eating preferences of the variety of life that inhabits the earth.
D)the incorporation of activities that use ramps to determine the speeds of various objects as they roll.
Q5) Describe a good example of a chemistry experience for the early care and education environment.
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Chapter 14: The Creative Arts
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Q1) Ernest Boyer (1987)stated that three main reasons for including the creative arts as significant parts of the curriculum include all of the following except
A)the arts help children express feelings and ideas that are difficult to share using words.
B)caregivers and teachers can integrate the generally splintered academic world of students through the arts.
C)early learning professionals can separate content area studies through the arts.
D)the arts provide the child with a universal language that is useful in communicating with others.
Q2) Open-ended materials in the early learning classroom is not essential to adding creativity to the environment.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Describe one way in which non-musicians can be successful with musical experiences in the early childhood classroom.
Q4) Give one example of a valuable musical activity for infants/toddlers.
Q5) How can music be used to teach cognitive concepts in an early childhood program?
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Chapter 15: Technology and Young Children
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Q1) Discuss the benefits and concerns of using Internet websites as part of a quality early learning experience.
Q2) When selecting computer software,you should make sure it
A)has extensive written instructions.
B)requires minimal adult instruction.
C)is complex in design.
D)has limited verbal/pictorial instructions.
Q3) ____ is a good resource as you prepare to purchase computer software programs.
A)The Association for Library Service to Children
B)The Children's Creative Technology Report
C)Super Easy Software Review
D)The Educational Software Report
Q4) Which of the following is not a benefit of video games?
A)Increased eye-hand coordination
B)Improved attention to detail
C)Familiarity with video games is a nonthreatening way to introduce children to computers
D)Exposure to violence as a way to resolve conflict
Q5) What are some other technology examples that can be useful in an early childhood setting?
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