Because the content approach to curriculum is expert-based, it causes concern that much of the content is difficult for children to understand.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2...Emergent curriculum is based on the teacher's knowledge and interests in developing the curriculum.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3...An integrated curriculum teaches skills and concepts from the different developmental domains and content areas based on a broad concept or theme.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4...Four-year-old Maureen points to a blue block and calls it green. According to your text, an appropriate response would be which of the following?
a. No, that's not right. Try it again.
b. You think that block is green. That color is blue. Let's find some other things colored blue.
c. You should say nothing to the child.
d. You really need help with your colors.
Question 5...Which of the following statements is an appropriate challenge?
a. I bet you can't find 10 words that start with R on the next page.
b. Would you like to try?
c. Why do sheep have such thick coats?
d. Let's figure out how many different ways there are to put these blocks together.
Question 6...Which of the following is a characteristic of effective praise?
a. Children are told that they did a good job.
b. Using a child's name personalizes the praise statement.
c. Children's actions are compared to previous performance.
d. Children who have been praised get to stand out from their peers