Chapter 8 Knowledge Check

Chapter 8

Quiz yourself using the following chapter review questions to check how well you can recall the material.

Review Questions

1. In an early childhood classroom, children learn from interacting with teachers and peers as well as from the _______.
2. True or false. The area where children store their belongings (coats, etc.) does not have opportunities for learning.
3. True or false. Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms have the same types of furniture and materials.
4. True or false. Classroom design impacts children’s behavior.
5. Which is an accurate statement regarding the early childhood classroom arrangement?
   1. There are rows of desks.
   2. There are tables with chairs throughout the whole room.
   3. The room is set up in interest areas with low shelves and relevant materials in each area.
   4. There are bookshelves around the walls and a big rug in the middle.
6. Which statement accurately describes the art interest area in an indoor learning environment?
   1. There are kits for crafts to make pre-determined things.
   2. There should be no art area because it would take up space from academic areas.
   3. There are a variety of items including open-ended materials for children can  use explore ideas and create.
   4. Each day the teacher posts an example of what children should make in the art area.
7. Which statement accurately describes the materials in the math interest area in an indoor learning environment?
   1. Math manipulatives, blocks, puzzles
   2. Flashcards, worksheets
   3. Dress up clothing and play food.
   4. Paint, paint brushes, glue
8. True or false. It is advised to keep broken items and things with missing pieces because materials are expensive.
9. True or false. A well-designed classroom that is organized and tidy promotes learning as well as reduces stress.
10. The outdoor learning environment (OLE) is…
    1. Not important because children are on recess (break from learning) when outdoors.
    2. An extension of and different from the indoor environment
    3. Is only for physical play activity
    4. Nothing for teachers to consider or think about because they take their breaks when children are outdoors.
11. Items that are open-ended and moveable are often referred to as _______
12. Which statement is correct regarding supervision of children in the outdoor learning environment (OLE)?
    1. Supervision in the OLE  is not needed.
    2. Setting boundaries is a strategy for effective supervision in the OLE.
    3. Teachers need time to talk with one another and supervision is secondary to talking with co-workers.
    4. Older children provide supervision outdoors.
13. True or false. Setting an effective daily schedule includes consideration of the children’s ages and developmental levels.
14. What is the recommended length of time for preschool large groups?
    1. 20 minutes
    2. 10-15 minutes
    3. 30 minutes
    4. 45 minutes
15. Because most young children are not reading yet, it is recommended that teachers provide a _______.

Answer Key

1. Environment. The environment is a key aspect of the teaching and learning process in early childhood.
2. False. Children can learn self-help and social skills as well as language/literacy if their names are on cubbies and other spaces where they store their belongings.
3. False. The developmental level of each age group determines the type of furniture and materials.
4. True. The design and layout of the classroom influences behavior and allows them to move around  and socialize freely and purposefully without disrupting others.
5. he early childhood classroom is set up in interest areas that are intentionally  arranged to allow children to play and  engage and so teachers can supervise and interact.. The early childhood classroom is set up in interest areas that are intentionally  arranged to allow children to play and  engage and so teachers can supervise and interact.
6. There are a variety of items including open-ended materials for children can  use explore ideas and create. The art area is a space in which children work with variety of materials and can explore and create based on their own ideas.
7. Math manipulatives, blocks, puzzles. Correct! The math area includes math manipulatives, blocks, puzzles as well as other items in which children can explore number concepts, shapes, and measurement.
8. False. Broken items and things with missing pieces do not allow children to learn from the materials in the way it was intended as well as can cause frustration and/or may be unsafe.
9. True. Overcrowding, clutter, and disorganization inhibits learning and can cause stress for both teachers and children.
10. An extension of and different from the indoor environment. The OLE is a space that can extend what children do indoors as well as offers different opportunities for learning.
11. Loose parts is the term that is often used for items that are open-end and moveable.
12. Setting boundaries is a strategy for effective supervision in the OLE. It is a teacher’s responsibility to ensure children are supervised outdoors and setting boundaries is an effective strategy.
13. True. The children’s ages and developmental levels are key factor in setting up the daily schedule. Examples: Infants are on their own wake, sleep, eat schedules. Toddlers should not be required to function in large groups.
14. 10 – 15 minutes. Preschool group times should be no more than 15 minutes in length.
15.  A picture schedule allows children to see the daily schedule and it can be calming as well as reduce inappropriate behaviors.