According to Arnold Gesell the behavior of children:
A. develops and unfolds in predictable and patterned schedules.
B. cannot be predicted because each child develops at their own rate.
C. is not important for teachers to know because they will find out about each child by observing them.
D. none of the above
Question 2The concept of the whole child:
A. supports the development of the child in all areas of growth.
B. is outdated and no longer is used by early childhood educators.
C. looks at growth and development in just one domain.
D. all of the above
Question 3The early experiences that infants encounter:
A. are not important because infants cannot understand their environment.
B. should be kept to a minimum to avoid disturbing their rest.
C. have a decisive impact on the actual structure of their brains.
D. do not make a difference in how children develop.
Question 4Some of the factors that influence the development of a child include:
A. the childs temperament and rate of maturation.
B. family and cultural experiences, as well as interaction with others in their environment.
C. opportunities for movement and activity.
D. all of the above
Question 5What are some of the characteristics of high quality early childhood teachers?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 6__________ are planned and unplanned developmentally appropriate activities that create the core of the curriculum and meet program goals.
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Question 7Ideology that explains and predicts behavior of children developed by educators and psychologists are __________.
Fill in the blank with correct word.