You have an unusual situation in your classroom because you have a 4-year-old developmentally delayed boy and his 3-year-old sister, both in your group. You are being careful to see and emphasize all the ways the child with the developmental delay is more like the other children than he is different. On the other hand, you realize that the normally developing 3-year-old sister:
a. needs to be treated like the other threes in the group because she has just about the same emotional needs as the other 3-year-olds do.
b. may need special help because she sometimes loves and is sometimes jealous of her brother.
c. should be carefully observed to detect any signs of abnormally slow development.
d. should be moved to another classroom so you can pay more attention to her brother without feeling guilty about it.
Question 2...It's best not to talk to the children while they are involved in a real experience because adding language at that time distracts and confuses them.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3...Although it is true that when children are very young parents exert the most influence on their development, once children begin attending school consistently the influence of the teacher becomes the most important influence.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4...Which of the following is true regarding the incorporation of standards-based education into developmentally-appropriate practice?
a. It is impossible considering they stem from opposing philosophies.
b. It is possible and desirable.
c. It is very difficult because there is no professional guidance for incorporating standards into DAP.
d. It is possible, but early childhood teachers should avoid attempting to incorporate standards into DAP.
Question 5...According to the author, the fundamental purpose of early childhood education should be to:
a. prepare children for continuing later success in elementary school.
b. foster growth of developmental sequences.
c. teach young children fundamental academic skills, such as the names of colors, shapes and their ABC's.
d. foster competence in dealing with life.
Question 6...Which statement is true of portfolios?
a. Working portfolios are a key means through which teachers and children can assess progress together.
b. Showcase portfolios show the process that children use as they work.
c. To be most effective as a means for self-assessment, children should have access to their portfolios and have regularly scheduled time to work on them.
d. Both a and c
e. Both b and c
Question 7...Art experiences that are integrated into the curriculum
a. Make other subject areas less concrete
b. Help children to represent what they understand
c. Emphasize convergent thinking
d. Are best when children have a pleasing product to show others.
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