Deck 11: Planning for Childrens Health and Safety Education

Question 1

Preschool-aged children develop many of their lifetime health, safety, and nutrition attitudes and habits during the early years.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

An example of a measurable objective stated in behavioral terms is:

A) Children will understand …
B) Children can learn …
C) Children will know …
D) Children can name …

Answer 2

Children can name …

Question 3

Showing pictures of diseased hearts to young children would be an effective, attention-getting technique for increasing their interest in physical fitness.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Role-modeling would not be an effective technique for reinforcing hand washing skills with young children.

Question 5

Statements that describe the desired changes in learners' behavior are called:

A) behavioral attitudes and beliefs
B) incidental learning
C) behavioral objectives
D) learner concepts

Question 6

Repeating lessons on pedestrian safety is a waste of time once children have learned and can demonstrate the basic concepts.

Question 7

Children's developmental readiness should be considered when selecting topics to use for health/safety learning activities.

Question 8

Learning objectives:

A) determine instructional methods
B) identify desirable and measurable changes in learner behavior
C) are useful only for evaluating a teacher’s success/failure
D) are not necessary for all planned learning activities

Question 9

It is best to be spontaneous when planning health and safety experiences for young children.

Question 10

Learning positive ways to express anger would be an appropriate learning activity to conduct with preschool-aged children.

Question 11

An instructional approach that maximizes children's learning would be:

A) a teacher demonstration of correct tooth brushing techniques
B) a 10-minute talk about the benefits of proper dental care
C) a 5-minute session where children practice brushing their own teeth
D) a flannel board story about foods that are good/bad for your teeth

Question 12

The primary goal of health/safety education for young children is:

A) to help children understand the negative effects of television advertising
B) to eliminate illness and injury
C) the development of positive knowledge, attitudes, and practices
D) disease prevention

Question 13

School-aged children are developmentally ready to learn about topics such as stress, the health benefits of consuming nutritious food, and communicable diseases.

Question 14

Activity plans:

A) ensure that a lesson will be successful
B) encourage advanced preparation and organization
C) are used primarily by new teachers
D) are not an efficient use of teachers' time

Question 15

Inviting parents to lead a classroom exercise and fitness program for 4- and 5-year-olds can be an effective strategy for encouraging and reinforcing fitness activities at home.

Question 16

Topics selected for health/safety lessons should meet all of the following criteria EXCEPT:

A) addressing current fads and controversial issues
B) improving the quality of children's lives
C) meeting children's individual needs and interests
D) being age and developmentally appropriate

Question 17

Introducing health/safety educational experiences during the early years is critical because:

A) young children learn faster
B) children have more time for learning
C) the early years are formative years
D) young children have fewer distractions

Question 18

Health and safety learning experiences should:

A) involve children
B) encourage children to be quiet observers
C) be spontaneous and unplanned
D) include several concepts during a lesson to maintain interest

Question 19

Instructional experiences for preschool children should last:

A) no longer than 15 minutes at a time
B) approximately 30 minutes
C) as long as the children want
D) 5 to 7 minutes

Question 20

Field trips can be an effective instructional method because children are involved in the learning experience.

Question 21

Emphasizing the ____________________ aspects of a concept, rather than "good/bad" or "do/don't" contrasts, is less confusing for young children and improves learning.

Question 22

Identifying the hazards of alcohol consumption would be an ____________________ topic choice of topics for a class of 3- and 4-year-olds.

Question 23

Instructional techniques that hold children's ____________________ are more likely to be engaging and to strengthen learning.

Question 24

In service education programs should:

A) be conducted three to four times each year
B) be developed specifically for classroom teachers
C) only be required for new teachers
D) expand and update teachers' knowledge and skills

Question 25

The purpose of an assessment is to:

A) measure positive changes in the learner's behavior
B) serve as the final step in a lesson's implementation
C) challenge the instructor's ability to make a thoughtful presentation
D) aid an instructor in identifying an appropriate instructional method

Question 26

Where do young children learn many of their health/safety/nutrition information, values, and habits?

Question 27

Teachers can keep current with the newest developments in children's health and safety by participating in frequent ____________________ programs.

Question 28

Dramatic play, field trips, and cooking experiences are effective instructional methods to use with young children because they ___________________ learning.

Question 29

A written test would be an ____________________ method for evaluating a 5-year-old's understanding about the relationship between germs and illness.

Question 30

Describe three instructional methods that actively involve children in learning experiences.

Question 31

Behavioral changes that involve attitudes, habits, and values are often difficult to ____________________.

Question 32

Describe four ways that teachers can creatively involve families in a classroom unit on oral health.

Question 33

Involving families in children's health/safety education programs:

A) places a burden on families
B) encourages consistency of information and practices
C) disrupts teacher/child relationships
D) all answers are correct

Question 34

Children's ____________________ and developmental abilities must be considered when planning health/safety educational experiences that will be meaningful and effective.

Question 35

Written activity plans help teachers prepare, ____________________, and evaluate children's learning experiences.

Question 36

Many of the health problems that people in North America experience today are the result of:

A) new communicable disease strains
B) unhealthy dietary habits and inactivity
C) environmental contaminants
D) food shortages and pollution

Question 37

Long-range planning for children's health/safety education:

A) is challenging and time-consuming for teachers
B) should focus only on spontaneous learning opportunities
C) ensures systematic teaching of basic concepts
D) is unnecessary as long as a teacher is experienced

Question 38

Health and safety education is important during the early years because children are more ____________________ to new ideas, practices, and suggestions.

Question 39

Why are the early years an ideal time to provide children with health and safety education?

Question 40

Name three factors that reduce or interfere with the quality of children's health.

Question 41

If you were mentoring a newly hired teacher who was interested in presenting a unit on food safety, what suggestions would you have to help him or her get started?