The research project called The Perry Preschool Project found there were numerous long-lasting benefits for children who had attended that preschool.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2...Although federally-mandated testing does not begin until third grade, standards-based education is gaining momentum in early childhood programs.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3...All teachers use the principles of positive reinforcement when they reprimand children.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4...Teachers who use the emergent approach take their cues from the interests of the children and therefore do not plan the curriculum in advance, because this would produce a teacher-dominated environment rather than a child-centered environment.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5...Research on brain development offers many findings that:
a. emphasize the importance of early learning and education.
b. show that the brains of preschool children are much more active than the brains of adults are.
c. experience is important because it builds and strengthens connections between neurons.
d. different areas of the brain develop at different times and different rates.
e. all of the above statements are true.
Question 6...The reason teachers need to know what constitutes typical ages and growth sequences is because:
a. typical children should reach identical stages of development at identical times.
b. knowing what is typical for a developmental level helps teachers identify behavior that is definitely atypical.
c. teachers should not try to teach children their ABC's because kindergarten teachers are supposed to do that.
d. research reveals that children from a variety of cultures all develop at the same rate in just about every area.
e. b and c are both correct.