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what is an example of a physical skill?
Tony is developing body strength and stamina.
Who was the father of kindergarten?
Friedrich Froebel
A teacher’s expectations for students’ behavior and the amount of structure and variety in their lessons, are all part of a teacher’s:
Style
Alice, the observer, came in quietly, sat in the middle of the play area, and without speaking to the children, began to observe. Which tip for not drawing attention to herself did she forget to follow?
Position herself to the side
The caregiver stayed focused on working with the children throughout the day. Which 21st-century life skill does this illustrate?
Personal productivity
What is a math activity that is appropriate for a three-year-old?
Have child count from 1-10
Who developed the concept of needing fresh air, sleep, bathing, and dental care?
Margaret McMillian
Kim asked one of the children to tell what he remembered from yesterday’s story. Which function of a lesson is this?
Focus/review
Which is an example of an informal observation?
The intern collected samples of the children’s art work.
The first duty on the job description for lead teacher of Sunnyside Daycare Center is to encourage the development of each child in the center. Which SCANS interpersonal skill is this?
Teaching others
Which language activity is appropriate for 3rd graders?
Read a poem and a story about animal life cycle
Who wrote the happy birthday song?
Patty Hill
During a lesson on friendship, Ms. Eaves commented about how well Johnny and Jake got along during free play time. What purpose did this serve in her lesson?
Positive reinforcement
When asked to develop activities for Thanksgiving week, the intern used a checklist to determine what the children knew how to do. Which reason for observing children does this illustrate?
To plan developmentally appropriate curriculum
After leading a storytelling activity, Karl was told that his communication skills were good. What could explain why the observer said this?
Karl pronounced his syllables clearly and distinctly.
Understanding the use of a computer and being able to follow three commands in order are both characteristics of five-year-old children. Which characteristic does this belong in?
Cognitive development
Who believed that experiences for young children need to be carefully selected?
Rudolph Steiner
What is an advantage of family grouping over chronological grouping?
Children have the opportunity to relate with other children of various ages.
Ms. Baker, the observer, moved to the side of the playground, did not speak to the children, and did not answer when a child asked her name. Which tip for drawing attention to herself did the observer forget to follow?
Give short, simple answers
The teacher did not discuss with one parent problems experienced with other parents’ children. Which 21st-century life skill does this illustrate?
Ethics
The teacher in the toddlers class planned and activity to demonstrate the attachment of children to people and other things What domain of development is this?
Social development
Who wrote the Pedagogic Creed?
John Dewey
Jeremy asked the children to move like lions in the jungle as they moved to their mats for nap time. This is an example of:
transitioning
Mrs. Atkins, the preschool teacher, was advised to use a variety of informal observation methods to gather information on children with special needs. Which set of methods could she use?
Talk with children, observe them in the classroom, and collect samples of their work.
The presenter did not make each syllable clear and reduced volume on the endings of key words. Which communication skill does the presenter need to improve?
Speaking