Chapter 9 - 10
True or False:
The definition of family includes biological parents only.
FALSE
True or False
Not every teacher can meet the needs of every type of child.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
Healthy development can occur without changes in a child’s behavior.
FALSE
True or False
The learning environment provided by early childhood programs determines the development of children.
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE
Culture may determine the specific adaptive skills a child develops.
TRUE
When considering how to communicate with families:
a. culture and language must be taken into account
b. transportation is a consideration
c. a child’s disability has to be thoroughly understood
d. plan for conferences after school or child care
a. culture and language must be taken into account
TRUE OR FALSE
In most inclusive settings, the teacher is a member of a team that works together for the benefit of all children.
TRUE
An effective way to stop a harmful behavior is to:
a. use corporal punishment
b. redirect the child after a short, specific, verbal statement
c. place the child in time-out
d. ignore it completely
b. redirect the child after a short, specific, verbal statement
TRUE OR FALSE
Environments should be free from obstacles and clutter for children with hearing and visual impairments.
TRUE
According to Powers and colleagues, self-determination is:
a. things that teachers can do for the child
b. not important in early childhood settings
c. allowing people to take an active role in making choices about their own life
d. inappropriate skills in a classroom setting
c. allowing people to take an active role in making choices about their own life
In every parent conference, the focus must be:
a. on the parent’s relationship with the child
b. on issues related to the child’s development and learning
c. on family matters that can impact the child
d. on school-related issues
b. on issues related to the child’s development and learning
True or False
The most effective programs for young children with disabilities are delivered within the context of a highly specialized program.
FALSE
Children are most successful in learning when:
a. the environment is controlled
b. teachers structure tasks and teach to the average
c. teachers provide play and learning materials slightly beyond children’s skill level
d. they become self-managed
c. teachers provide play and learning materials slightly beyond children’s skill level
When making a schedule, one should base it on:
a. type of program and number of children
b. number and ages of children
c. type of disabilities of the children
d. type of program, number of teachers, and type of children
d. type of program, number of teachers, and type of children
When an adult zips the coat but leaves the final step for the child to do, it is called:
a. forward chaining
b. learned helplessness
c. reverse chaining
d. generalization
c. reverse chaining
Inclusion means that children with special needs:
a. can attend public school if it is in their district
b. attend preschool, child care, and recreational programs with their typically developing peers
c. have special education programs available
d. can participate in any and all programs regardless of age, gender, or race
b. attend preschool, child care, and recreational programs with their typically developing peers
An effective way to stop a harmful behavior is to:
a. use corporal punishment
b. redirect the child after a short, specific, verbal statement
c. place the child in time-out
d. ignore it completely
b. redirect the child after a short, specific, verbal statement
A developmental-behavioral blend of education includes:
a. a prepared learning environment to match children’s current skill levels
b. materials and activities placed in containers in the closet for special days
c. responsive teachers who plan instruction carefully
d. a balance between fine-motor and gross-motor activities
a. a prepared learning environment to match children’s current skill levels
During free play, it is the teacher’s responsibility:
a. to sit back, watch, and plan for the next activity
b. to plan lessons for the day and week if possible while they play
c. to observe the children and interact and facilitate play opportunities
d. complete the developmental checklists
c. to observe the children and interact and facilitate play opportunities
Prescriptions for what is socially appropriate:
a. vary from one disability to another
b. are dependent on what is agreed upon by the majority
c. vary according to culture and community
d. are usually found in writing
c. vary according to culture and community
What does the acronym IDEA stand for?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Chapter Two:
The purpose of Early Head Start is to:
a. serve low-income children and very young children
b. provide free food to women, infants, and children
c. guarantee a free appropriate public education
d. provide ongoing training and consultation to programs
a. serve low-income children and very young children
Children are most successful in learning when:
a. the environment is controlled
b. teachers structure tasks and teach to the average
c. teachers provide play and learning materials slightly beyond children’s skill level
d. they become self-managed
c. teachers provide play and learning materials slightly beyond children’s skill level
Name at least five basic principles of environmental planning for the inclusive classroom
safety, visibility, ease of movement, matching children and equipment, teacher availability, and offering choices.
It is through ________ that most young children become interested in each other and begin to develop early social skills.
PLAY