Deck 3: Planning for Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

Question 1

Flexible curriculum plans mean that the teacher is usually unprepared.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Emergent curriculum responds to children's interests and questions.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Individualized curriculum does not help all children meet the state standards.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Choose the BEST response: Theme planning

A) has both advantages and disadvantages.
B) leads to repetition and boredom.
C) is rarely used in preschool classrooms.
D) None of the answers are correct.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT correct? Integrated curriculum

A) allows children to repeat activities.
B) does not isolate curriculum into subject areas.
C) allows children to learn concepts through meaningful activities.
D) provides for development of the whole child.

Question 6

There is no place for family input in developmentally appropriate planning.

Question 7

Curriculum is planned by

A) curriculum resource guides created by specialists.
B) a cycle of observation, assessment, and matching materials and experiences to children's needs and interests.
C) establishing themes for the year in September.
D) knowledge of what will be on tests.

Question 8

Identify the WORST completion: Effective curriculum

A) leads to high test scores.
B) builds on prior learning and experiences.
C) is comprehensive, considering all domains.
D) involves children in active learning.

Question 9

It is important that the curriculum's subject matter be validated by

A) local administrators.
B) the parent-teacher organization.
C) standards of relevant professional organizations.
D) None of the above.

Question 10

Curriculum should support development of all aspects of a child's development.

Question 11

Ideas for emergent curriculum might come from

A) children's interests.
B) monthly themes.
C) events in the world.
D) previous year ideas.

Question 12

The cycle of planning includes observation and reflection.

Question 13

State early learning standards provide a framework for teachers to set individual goals for children.

Question 14

The project approach cannot be used when teachers are trying to meet state early learning standards.

Question 15

Standards of professional organizations are not related to designing appropriate curriculum.

Question 16

Identify the BEST completion: Effective curriculum is

A) planned around clearly defined goals.
B) teacher-proof.
C) chosen by administrators.
D) chosen by parents.

Question 17

Integrated curriculum means that children of all racial backgrounds can participate.

Question 18

Find the LEAST suitable response: Teachers can change the planning process by

A) finding themes from children's lives.
B) using a pre-planned schedule for the year.
C) observing how children use materials.
D) listening to children; to learn their questions and interests.

Question 19

Curriculum topics might come from

A) changing seasons.
B) holidays.
C) children's questions.
D) previous lesson plans.

Question 20

Emergent curriculum is supported by

A) flexible planning forms.
B) the process of webbing.
C) Neither flexible planning forms or the process of webbing.

Question 21

Advantages to having early learning standards include providing

A) higher expectations for children.
B) a mechanism for observation.
C) higher expectations for families.
D) higher expectations for teachers.

Question 22

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of traditional theme planning.

Question 23

What is a characteristic of good observation?

Question 24

Name a disadvantage of theme planning.

Question 25

Name an advantage of theme planning.

Question 26

Discuss how teachers may plan for emergent curriculum while trying to meet the goals of the early learning standards. Be specific in describing the methods used.

Question 27

In addition to observations, teachers may

A) use portfolios.
B) collect work samples.
C) Neither use portfolios or collect work samples.
D) Both use portfolios or collect work samples.

Question 28

What does the cycle of planning include?

Question 29

Which of these is NOT part of the Head Start Early Learning Framework?

A) Physical development and health
B) Creative Arts expression
C) School readiness
D) Approaches to learning

Question 30

Backtracking allows teachers to

A) analyze play activities to see how the standards have been met.
B) reflect on activities at the end of the year.
C) reframe lesson plans to use them again.
D) repeat past activities year after year.

Question 31

Methods that some teachers use for note-taking include all but

A) carrying sticky notes or file cards at all times.
B) taking a quick digital picture to help recall later.
C) trying to remember at the end of the week.
D) keeping a clipboard in several areas of the room.

Question 32

Describe and give examples for possible curriculum idea sources.

Question 33

Teachers who want to move from rigid pre-planning to a more emergent approach could do all but

A) try leaving the theme open in terms of time frame.
B) really listen to children; to learn their questions and interests.
C) buy a new curriculum guide.
D) try adding new materials and observe how children use them.

Question 34

What is a characteristic of curriculum as defined by the position statement?

Question 35

Classroom arrangements that allow teachers time for observation include all but

A) providing open-ended materials that children can use without assistance.
B) teacher-led lessons.
C) creating clear and separate work-spaces to avoid conflict.
D) providing large time-blocks for children to work, avoiding too many transitions.

Question 36

Discuss fully the cycle of observation, noting how each component supports all others.