When a teacher writes down a child's words or story, it is important to:
a. write the child's words exactly as they say them.
b. write the child's words, but correct the grammar so children learn the correct way of speaking and writing.
c. let the children write their own pretend words.
d. write only what the children say you can; children do not like it when adults document everything they say.
Question 2...The percentage of preschool and kindergarten teachers who are female is:
a. about 70.
b. about 98.
c. about 10.
d. Steadily increasing from a low of 80 to 93 in the past few years.
Question 3...An excellent way to inform families of the educational value of your program-particularly with regard to literacy development is:
a. by practicing a technique used in Montessori schools called, I Can Read.
b. by practicing a technique developed in Reggio Emilia called Documentation.
c. by holding extensive parent meetings to answer questions and explain curriculum and procedures.
d. to invite the parents in to observe the program first-hand.
Question 4...The percentage of early childhood and elementary school teachers who are male is:
a. about 30
b. less than 3
c. about 10.
d. steadily declining from a high of 20 to 7 in the past few years.
Question 5...Of the following, the paragraph(s) in the case study that best illustrate an attempt to promote a positive learning environment is/are:
a. 12
b. 13
c. 14-15
d. 19
Question 6...Think about the matrix Kathy used in her lesson. Of the following, this matrix would be most closely associated with which of the following?
a. Lesson beginnings
b. Lesson development
c. Lesson endings