What was the origin of Montessori's first program for children?
a. 1945; a school for gifted, wealthy children in Reggio Emilia, Italy
b. 1919; a reform school for factory workers' children in Germany
c. 1905; an academic training school focused on science education in Vienna, Austria
d. 1907; a Children's House for poor children in Rome, Italy
Question 2...A child portfolio should include a developmental summary, a description of the child's abilities and characteristics based on the evidence that you have collected.
a. True
b. False
Question 3...What do early childhood educators gain from observing young children?
a. sensitivity to children in general and understanding of individual children
b. diagnoses of children's special needs and awareness of problems at home
c. ability to judge children's character
d. skill in making assumptions and using clear judgments
Question 4...The physical school environment
a. Has no effect on school achievement
b. Has an effect on school achievement
c. Has never been studied
d. None of the above
Question 5...Which of the following is NOT a general goal when working with
English learners
a. English language development, oral and written
b. academic content learning
c. social-affective adjustment
d. using only English
Question 6...Guidance for young children is based on rules and limits.
a. True
b. False
Question 7...Warm and positive relationships between young children and the important adults in their lives are the foundation for healthy growth and learning.
a. True
b. False
Question 8...Mrs. Mitchell introduces the concept of regrouping in her second grade classroom. She demonstrates the concept. Then she works with the students while they work on regrouping. Lastly, the students work independently on regrouping. By using the I do, We do, You do process Mrs. Mitchell implements the teaching practice of ____________.
A. hands-On Learning
B. scaffolding
C. individualization
D. differentiation
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