Discriminating sounds, pitches, and rhythms is the main function of what kind of perception?
a. visual
b. auditory c. olfactory d. gustatory
Question 2During read-alouds children are exposed to
a. discourse rules.
b. forms of written language.
c. both a and b
d. none of the above
Question 3List the four DAP filters. Then select from the following list of arts activities the one you would suggest for a five- year-old child whose mother is a violinist, who has poor fine motor control, and whose pet turtle has just died. Explain how you applied the filters in assuring your selection was developmentally appropriate.
a. playing with a large drum
b. using a coloring book with pictures of turtles c. listening to a CD of violin concertos
d. using fingerpaint
e. making a block house for a stuffed turtle
Question 4Children from _____________ families are more dependent on school for their progress in literacy development.
a. low income
b. middle income bilingual
c. higher income single parent
d. multiple children
Question 5Describe the way checklists and anecdotal records can be used to observe children's artistic behavior. Suggest two practical ways to implement these in the classroom and two ways you might share them with families.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 6In speaking about fiction and nonfiction books to preschoolers, it is prudent to describe them
a. as fantasy.
b. by saying one contains stories while the other usually does not.
c. as informational.
d. as make believe or true.
Question 7People often say that art, music, dance, or dramatic ability runs in families. What influences on children might increase the possibility that a child whose parents are artists, musicians, dancers, or actors will also show ability in that same art form? Explain how you would select arts activities for a child with a high level of artistic skills.
What will be an ideal response?
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