Final Exam Review #1 - EDU121

Which of the following is not a reason to observe?

• To link theory with practice

• To talk to parents

• To advocate for salary raises

• To assess children

Culturally appropriate curriculum

• stresses the common characteristics of the dominant culture.

• ensures multicultural sensitivity.

• promotes integrated curriculum planning.

• is a style of teaching.

Positive environmental factors that influence children’s behavior include

• enough time for unhurried play.

• short and speedy transition periods.

• leisurely cleanup.

• enough time for unhurried play, short and speedy transition periods, and leisurely cleanup.

• enough time for unhurried play and leisurely cleanup.

Giving children choices is an effective guidance strategy. Choices should be

• given when you will accept their choice.

• made with the adult’s preference having priority.

• given only on special occasions.

• given as only one choice, never two.

Interest areas are

• spaces indoors and out for specific activities.

• teacher-structured activities.

• areas that interest parents.

• parts of the classroom in a school-age program.

Developmentally appropriate curriculum does not take into account

• child development theory.

• parents’ concerns.

• community context.

• the teacher’s age.

Integrated curriculum provides opportunities

• for children to learn the alphabet.

• for teachers to use direct-teaching methods.

• to bring in a parent volunteer for a cooking project.

• for children of diverse abilities to learn from the same experience.

Taking cues from children is an important concept in

• emergent curriculum.

• developmentally appropriate curriculum.

• creating holiday themes.

• both emergent curriculum and developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Which of the following is not true of inclusive curriculum?

• It promotes inclusion of children with any and all disabilities.

• It does not include family influences on children’s behavior.

• It reflects an awareness of all areas of diversity.

• It means no one is left out.

Systematic observation will improve your teaching.

• True

• False