Deck 4: Setting Goals

Question 1

A goal indicates changes that take place in children's learning on a daily basis.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The plan of action for a goal is delivered in the curriculum.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

To determine whether goals are being met, you need to evaluate them continually.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

One of the drawbacks of commercial tests is that they can be time-consuming.

Question 5

According to the NAEYC curriculum goals should be realistic, achievable, and should take into consideration the varied ways that children can learn.

Question 6

The director has no input into the implementation of goals and objectives of a program.

Question 7

The preferred method of setting goals is to use a committee that includes parents as well as professionals.

Question 8

The advantage of anecdotal records is that a small portion of what the child is doing or saying can be recorded.

Question 9

The statement "Children will develop an appreciation for artistic and cultural experiences" is an example of a goal for social and emotional development.

Question 10

Goals are sometimes categorized according to the areas of children's development.

Question 11

The most frequently used method of evaluating children's progress is observation.

Question 12

A handbook for policies and procedures should be available for all to see.

Question 13

A philosophy is the combined ideas, beliefs, and core values held by an organization.

Question 14

Behavioral objectives refer to how children behave.

Question 15

The first step in implementing goals and objectives.is to create the environment that will foster achievement of those goals and objectives

Question 16

Professionals use developmentally appropriate practices when they consider the children's interests and capabilities.

Question 17

A parent interview is one of the best ways of collecting information about a child.

Question 18

The most frequently used evaluation method in preschools is the portfolio method.

Question 19

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has been in the forefront of establishing developmentally appropriate guidelines for young children.

Question 20

Policies are designed to meet standards set by licensing regulations, state regulations, federal regulations and other outside bodies which advocate for quality in early child care.

Question 21

In a proprietary or privately owned school, goals are determined by

A)a committee.
B)a corporate executive.
C)the parents.
D)the owner.

Question 22

Anecdotal records contain information about what children say and do.

Question 23

MATCHING
a.based on a knowledge of universal sequences of growth and change and of each child's individual pattern and timing
b.expected long-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
c.expected short-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
a.a compilation of ideas, beliefs, and values held by an individual, a group, or an organization
b.a sufficient amount of information about a child, put together in an organized form
c.notes indicating what a child says and does
d.curriculum that is based on research about the sequences and processes of early learning and development contains samples of a child's artwork and photos of activities
e.a record taken at periodic intervals (language development, interest, aggression)
f.type curriculum that includes documentation and projects
anecdotal record

Question 24

MATCHING
a.based on a knowledge of universal sequences of growth and change and of each child's individual pattern and timing
b.expected long-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
c.expected short-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
a.a compilation of ideas, beliefs, and values held by an individual, a group, or an organization
b.a sufficient amount of information about a child, put together in an organized form
c.notes indicating what a child says and does
d.curriculum that is based on research about the sequences and processes of early learning and development contains samples of a child's artwork and photos of activities
e.a record taken at periodic intervals (language development, interest, aggression)
f.type curriculum that includes documentation and projects
objectives

Question 25

The statement "The child completes a puzzle" would be contained in a(n)

A)long-term goal.
B)statement of philosophy.
C)objective.
D)list of rules.

Question 26

The process of developing objectives from a list of goals begins with

A)describing the end behavior.
B)deciding which of a list of objectives should come first.
C)observing children's behavior.
D)choosing an appropriate one to start with.

Question 27

MATCHING
a.based on a knowledge of universal sequences of growth and change and of each child's individual pattern and timing
b.expected long-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
c.expected short-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
a.a compilation of ideas, beliefs, and values held by an individual, a group, or an organization
b.a sufficient amount of information about a child, put together in an organized form
c.notes indicating what a child says and does
d.curriculum that is based on research about the sequences and processes of early learning and development contains samples of a child's artwork and photos of activities
e.a record taken at periodic intervals (language development, interest, aggression)
f.type curriculum that includes documentation and projects
developmentally appropriate practice

Question 28

"The child will be able to acquire cognitive skills that lead to life-long learning" is an example of

A)a belief.
B)a goal.
C)an objective.
D)a cultural value.

Question 29

As of 2013, NAEYC had accredited

A)only a few schools.
B)6,695 programs
C)5,560 programs.
D)10,746 programs

Question 30

If a program uses a checklist to evaluate children, it should be

A)long enough to get a complete picture of the child's development.
B)similar to those used in other programs.
C)based on the goals of the program and short enough to gain specific understanding.
D)composed of at least 40 items.

Question 31

A lesson plan approach requires

A)only teacher-designed materials.
B)a goal of one cognitive objective and one behavioral objective
C)specific areas for teacher-directed activities.
D)a computer center.

Question 32

MATCHING
a.based on a knowledge of universal sequences of growth and change and of each child's individual pattern and timing
b.expected long-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
c.expected short-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
a.a compilation of ideas, beliefs, and values held by an individual, a group, or an organization
b.a sufficient amount of information about a child, put together in an organized form
c.notes indicating what a child says and does
d.curriculum that is based on research about the sequences and processes of early learning and development contains samples of a child's artwork and photos of activities
e.a record taken at periodic intervals (language development, interest, aggression)
f.type curriculum that includes documentation and projects
goals

Question 33

When developing a school checklist, you should include 30 to 40 items.

Question 34

The NAEYC position statement regarding standardized testing indicates that the purpose of testing should be to

A)set nationwide standards.
B)improve child care program services for children.
C)compare one region to another.
D)evaluate a program's effectiveness.

Question 35

When goals are set by the top level of administration

A)teachers will be willing to implement them.
B)it is easier for everyone involved.
C)the process can be done quickly.
D)it is using the most common method.

Question 36

MATCHING
a.based on a knowledge of universal sequences of growth and change and of each child's individual pattern and timing
b.expected long-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
c.expected short-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
a.a compilation of ideas, beliefs, and values held by an individual, a group, or an organization
b.a sufficient amount of information about a child, put together in an organized form
c.notes indicating what a child says and does
d.curriculum that is based on research about the sequences and processes of early learning and development contains samples of a child's artwork and photos of activities
e.a record taken at periodic intervals (language development, interest, aggression)
f.type curriculum that includes documentation and projects
standards based curriculum

Question 37

Parents are an excellent source of information about children's progress.

Question 38

MATCHING
a.based on a knowledge of universal sequences of growth and change and of each child's individual pattern and timing
b.expected long-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
c.expected short-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
a.a compilation of ideas, beliefs, and values held by an individual, a group, or an organization
b.a sufficient amount of information about a child, put together in an organized form
c.notes indicating what a child says and does
d.curriculum that is based on research about the sequences and processes of early learning and development contains samples of a child's artwork and photos of activities
e.a record taken at periodic intervals (language development, interest, aggression)
f.type curriculum that includes documentation and projects
profile

Question 39

MATCHING
a.based on a knowledge of universal sequences of growth and change and of each child's individual pattern and timing
b.expected long-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
c.expected short-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
a.a compilation of ideas, beliefs, and values held by an individual, a group, or an organization
b.a sufficient amount of information about a child, put together in an organized form
c.notes indicating what a child says and does
d.curriculum that is based on research about the sequences and processes of early learning and development contains samples of a child's artwork and photos of activities
e.a record taken at periodic intervals (language development, interest, aggression)
f.type curriculum that includes documentation and projects
philosophy

Question 40

People who believe in emergent curriculum think that children learn best when they

A)can design their own learning experiences.
B)interact with their peers.
C)learn from investigation
D)all of these answers are correct.

Question 41

To determine how long a child stays at an activity, do a/an __________ sampling every five minutes for half or three-quarters of an hour.

Question 42

__________ is the most frequently used method of evaluating children's progress.

Question 43

Many teachers use an __________ approach to curriculum planning rather than a single learning theory.

Question 44

Your philosophy should be considered when designing a/an __________.

Question 45

Teachers take notes while observing children's behavior as a method of evaluation for the achievement of objectives; these notes are called __________.

Question 46

A/An __________ is a change or outcome expected to occur over a long period of time.

Question 47

A __________ is a picture of a child's development at a particular time.

Question 48

Child-rearing practices and the beliefs, goals, and values behind them are tied to __________.

Question 49

When __________ are involved in setting goals, cultural conflict is avoided.

Question 50

Methods of __________ are ways in which the achievement of objectives is tested or judged.

Question 51

MATCHING
a.based on a knowledge of universal sequences of growth and change and of each child's individual pattern and timing
b.expected long-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
c.expected short-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
a.a compilation of ideas, beliefs, and values held by an individual, a group, or an organization
b.a sufficient amount of information about a child, put together in an organized form
c.notes indicating what a child says and does
d.curriculum that is based on research about the sequences and processes of early learning and development contains samples of a child's artwork and photos of activities
e.a record taken at periodic intervals (language development, interest, aggression)
f.type curriculum that includes documentation and projects
time sampling

Question 52

In order to achieve an objective, children must have __________ to practice the behavior implied by the objective.

Question 53

A goal statement and the objectives it generates are the basis for planning __________ for children.

Question 54

A __________ indicates changes that take place over a long period of time.

Question 55

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) position statement on the use of standardized tests with young children cautions that such use may be __________.

Question 56

Describes the purpose of what a child care program intends to do.

Question 57

Curriculum provides the _____________ for teaching children

Question 58

The vision and mission of an early education program is based on its ________.

Question 59

______________ are paths or steps that lead to goals.

Question 60

MATCHING
a.based on a knowledge of universal sequences of growth and change and of each child's individual pattern and timing
b.expected long-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
c.expected short-term changes in, for example, a child's behavior
a.a compilation of ideas, beliefs, and values held by an individual, a group, or an organization
b.a sufficient amount of information about a child, put together in an organized form
c.notes indicating what a child says and does
d.curriculum that is based on research about the sequences and processes of early learning and development contains samples of a child's artwork and photos of activities
e.a record taken at periodic intervals (language development, interest, aggression)
f.type curriculum that includes documentation and projects
portfolio

Question 61

Why is it important to allow children many opportunities to practice a behavior?

Question 62

The text suggests how beginning teachers can develop a curriculum.Describe the process.

Question 63

What is meant by developmentally appropriate practice?

Question 64

The text suggests steps that can help teachers formulate behavioral objectives.What are they?

Question 65

A portfolio for a four-year-old might include __________, __________, and __________.

Question 66

Describe the Emergent Curriculum Approach:

Question 67

What is a time-sampling assessment tool?

Question 68

Describe two methods of setting goals.

Question 69

Gonzalez-Mena suggested that it is important to include parents in the goal-setting process.Why?

Question 70

Why are interviews with parents such a valuable source of information?

Question 71

A time sample is a method used for __________.

Question 72

Describe effective curriculum