Deck 3: Planning for Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

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

Question 5

Assessment involves

A) observation.
B) goals.
C) reflection.
D) All of the above.

Question 6

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 7

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

Question 8

Ideas for emergent curriculum might come from

A) children's interests.
B) parents' and teachers' interests.
C) events in the environment.
D) All of the above.

Question 9

Teachers make time for observation by

A) planning a schedule that allows time for interaction with individuals and small groups.
B) providing abundant open-ended materials for children.
C) streamlining cleanup procedures for children to assist.
D) All of the above.

Question 10

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

Question 11

The cycle of planning includes observation and reflection.

Question 12

Flexible curriculum plans mean that the teacher is usually unprepared.

Question 13

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 14

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 15

Emergent curriculum responds to children's interests and questions.

Question 16

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

Question 17

Goals for children may come from

A) state early learning standards.
B) developmental milestones.
C) community expectations.
D) All of the above.

Question 18

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

Question 19

Curriculum topics might come from

A) parents' ideas.
B) teacher interests.
C) children's questions.
D) All of the above.

Question 20

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 21

In addition to observations, teachers may

A) use portfolios.
B) collect work samples.
C) Neither of the above.
D) Both of the above.

Question 22

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

Question 23

Name an advantage of theme planning.

Question 24

Describe and give examples for possible curriculum idea sources.

Question 25

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 26

Emergent curriculum is supported by

A) flexible planning forms.
B) the process of webbing.
C) Neither of the above.
D) Both of the above.

Question 27

Name a disadvantage of theme planning.

Question 28

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 above.

Question 29

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

A) carrying notecards 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 30

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 31

What does the cycle of planning include?

Question 32

Advantages to having early learning standards include

A) providing higher expectations for children
B) providing a mechanism for accountability.
C) providing higher expectations for children.
D) All of the above.

Question 33

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 day.
C) reframe lesson plans after observing activities.
D) All of the above.

Question 34

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 timeframe.
B) really listen to children; to learn their questions and interests.
C) buy a anew curriculum guide.
D) try adding new materials and observe how children use them.

Question 35

One characteristic of good observation is ____.

Question 36

One characteristic of curriculum as defined by the position statement is ____.

Question 37

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

Question 38

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 39

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.