Deck 15: Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education: Four Themes

Question 1

Reporting suspected child abuse is mandated by law in every state.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

On the whole, most American families know what makes a quality child care setting.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Quality child care is significantly related to the staff of the program.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The federal act No Child Left Behind puts a strong emphasis on math and reading assessment.

Question 5

When a child experiences disaster, teachers adapt the curriculum to give him or her more time for relaxing activities.

Question 6

Universal preschool is the movement to provide for publicly-funded pre-kindergarten to all children age 3 and over.

Question 7

Bandura's social learning theory reinforces the notion that television viewing affects children's behavior.

Question 8

Child care workers earn an average of $9.88 per hour.

Question 9

Public policy advocacy involves changing private policies to better support children, families, and teachers.

Question 10

Helping children and their families handle anger is a crucial step toward preventing violence.

Question 11

Choose the answer that gives the two major components of quality programs for young children.

A) group size and teacher's age
B) group size and number of teachers
C) safe environments and playscapes
D) expensive equipment and free transportation

Question 12

One of the most important issues to come out of educational reform is ____.

A) unions
B) national teaching standards
C) parental choice
D) universal preschools

Question 13

Which statement is true?

A) Two-thirds of mothers of children under age 6 work outside the home.
B) There are sufficient quality child care programs for those who need them.
C) Two forms of child care-family day care and nannies-are the most popular types of programs.
D) Licensing of family day-care homes has decreased.

Question 14

One way to improve the quality of child care is to ____.

A) have parents pay more
B) pay teachers less
C) hire less qualified teachers
D) have government and businesses increase their support

Question 15

Which statement about childhood today is not true? Many children ____.

A) are often under stress
B) are more protected than ever before
C) are often enlisted as coparents in their own upbringing
D) are over-enrolled and over-scheduled in enrichment activities

Question 16

In most child abuse situations ____.

A) the majority are sexually abused
B) one or both parents are the abusers
C) most are over 6 years of age
D) the abuse happens in child care centers

Question 17

One of every ____ poor children lives in a family where someone is unemployed.

A) ten
B) three
C) five
D) twenty-five

Question 18

What can teachers do to help children whose parents divorce?

A) Be informed about what to expect from children in a divorce cycle
B) Use bibliotherapy
C) Identify which parent is to blame for the divorce
D) Be informed about what to expect from children in a divorce cycle and identify which parent is to blame for the divorce

Question 19

In supporting families, teachers try to _____.

A) understand parental needs
B) be a resource for one another
C) plan interesting activities
D) lobby for better wages

Question 20

Guidelines for television viewing include _____.

A) letting children choose the programs they like best
B) having parents and children watch shows together
C) relaxing during commercials since they are not part of the show
D) None of these answers.

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a major provision of the "No Child Left Behind" plan?

A) Greater effort at inclusion of children with special needs
B) Greater flexibility for state and school districts in using funds
C) Expanded options for parents whose children are in failing schools to choose better performing public schools
D) Strong emphasis on reading

Question 22

Which of the following is one of the Seven Irreducible Needs of Children?

A) The need for experiences tailored to individual differences
B) The need for exposure to music
C) The need to act without limits
D) The need for wealth

Question 23

The most important factor in determining the quality of an early childhood program is the quality of _____.

A) staff
B) education
C) materials
D) None of these answers.

Question 24

Parents rate ________ as their highest priority in choosing a child care center.

A) size of center
B) child/staff ratio
C) staff education
D) All of these answers.

Question 25

Signs of neglect are _____.

A) unsuitable clothing
B) unbathed
C) extreme hunger
D) All of these answers.

Question 26

Signs of physical abuse are _____.

A) unsuitable clothing
B) mood swings
C) unexplained burns, cuts or bruises
D) depression

Question 27

All of the following are signs of emotional abuse except: _____.

A) depression
B) nightmares and bed wetting
C) apathy
D) eating disorders

Question 28

To help children deal with the effects of divorce, teachers can _____.

A) read and understand the effects of divorce
B) be informed about the cycle of divorce
C) provide a place to heal
D) All of these answers.

Question 29

In many homes the ____________ has replaced adult supervision.

A) family pet
B) older siblings
C) television
D) computer

Question 30

Families can deal with the hazards of the media culture by _____.

A) setting limits
B) participating with the child while watching TV
C) resisting commercials
D) All of these answers.

Question 31

Common emotional responses to trauma are all of the following except _____.

A) shock
B) noncompliance
C) fear
D) guilt

Question 32

____________ is the backbone of early education programs and most at-home play.

A) Imaginative play
B) Structured play
C) Free play
D) Onlooker play

Question 33

Which of the following have been consistent themes in early childhood's past?

A) ethic of social reform
B) transmission of values
C) importance of childhood
D) professionalism
E) All of these are correct.

Question 34

All of the following challenges affect professionalism EXCEPT _______________.

A) poverty
B) recruitment
C) qualifications
D) worthy wages

Question 35

Only ________________ of eligible infants are enrolled in Early Head Start.

A) 2 percent
B) 5 percent
C) 3 percent
D) 10 percent

Question 36

Race to the top is ______________________.

A) a competitive grant program
B) a new curriculum
C) a 5k sponsored race for children's issues
D) None of these are correct.

Question 37

Charter schools began in ___________________.

A) 1970
B) 2000
C) 1990
D) 1980

Question 38

Which of the following are stages of stress?

A) alarm
B) implementation
C) search
D) All of these are correct.

Question 39

At what age do children exhibit an awareness of race and gender?

A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years

Question 40

What is a "drop out factory"?

A) a factory where there is a high turnover of employees
B) factory that makes things you drop
C) a school where 60% or less of the incoming 9^th graders graduate
D) a school for children who have dropped out of their assigned school

Question 41

Match the most appropriate age of children with the adult response to disaster.

-Give reassurance and comfort

A) Children under age 3
B) School-age children
C) All children
D) Children under age 5

Question 42

Match the most appropriate age of children with the adult response to disaster.

-Give limited exposure to the media

A) Children under age 3
B) School-age children
C) All children
D) Children under age 6

Question 43

Match the most appropriate age of children with the adult response to disaster.

-Model peaceful conflict resolution

A) Children under age 3
B) School-age children
C) All children
D) Children under age 7

Question 44

Match the most appropriate age of children with the adult response to disaster.

-Take action, help organize relief effort

A) Children under age 3
B) School-age children
C) All children
D) Children under age 8

Question 45

Match the kind of advocacy with its description.

-Changing private policies to better support children

A) Personal advocacy
B) Public policy advocacy
C) Private sector advocacy

Question 46

Match the kind of advocacy with its description.

-Influencing public policies and practices

A) Personal advocacy
B) Public policy advocacy
C) Private sector advocacy

Question 47

Match the kind of advocacy with its description.

-Sharing views and philosophies with each other

A) Personal advocacy
B) Public policy advocacy
C) Private sector advocacy

Question 48

Match the question with the correct historical theme of the early childhood field.

-Ethic of social reform

A) What is the role of television and other media in children's lives?
B) What programs and services are needed for young children and their families?
C) What are the crises children face today?

Question 49

Match the question with the correct historical theme of the early childhood field.

-Importance of childhood

A) What is the role of television and other media in children's lives?
B) What programs and services are needed for young children and their families?
C) What are the crises children face today?

Question 50

Match the question with the correct historical theme of the early childhood field.

-Transmitting values

A) What is the role of television and other media in children's lives?
B) What programs and services are needed for young children and their families?
C) What are the crises children face today?

Question 51

Match the age group to the teacher reaction when a child has experienced a disaster.

-Ask what is on their minds

A) Infant
B) Preschooler
C) School-age

Question 52

Match the age group to the teacher reaction when a child has experienced a disaster.

-Give special time at nap and bed time

A) Infant
B) Preschooler
C) School-age

Question 53

Match the age group to the teacher reaction when a child has experienced a disaster.

-Provide guided exposure to media

A) Infant
B) Preschooler
C) School-age

Question 54

Match the age group to the teacher reaction when a child has experienced a disaster.

-Make sure they know where you are at all times

A) Infant
B) Preschooler
C) School-age

Question 55

Match the age group to the teacher reaction when a child has experienced a disaster.

-Resume normal routines and favorite rituals

A) Infant
B) Preschooler
C) School-age

Question 56

Match the age group to the teacher reaction when a child has experienced a disaster.

-Give opportunities to write stories about their experiences

A) Infant
B) Preschooler
C) School-age

Question 57

Match the educational reform to its description.

-Competitive grant

A) No Child Left Behind
B) Race to the Top
C) Common Core State Standards
D) School Readiness
E) Universal Preschool
F) Charter Schools

Question 58

Match the educational reform to its description.

-Help students learn the knowledge and skills for college and work

A) No Child Left Behind
B) Race to the Top
C) Common Core State Standards
D) School Readiness
E) Universal Preschool
F) Charter Schools

Question 59

Match the educational reform to its description.

-Focus on reading, literacy, and math

A) No Child Left Behind
B) Race to the Top
C) Common Core State Standards
D) School Readiness
E) Universal Preschool
F) Charter Schools

Question 60

Match the educational reform to its description.

-Poverty is the major contributor

A) No Child Left Behind
B) Race to the Top
C) Common Core State Standards
D) School Readiness
E) Universal Preschool
F) Charter Schools

Question 61

Match the educational reform to its description.

-Governed by a group

A) No Child Left Behind
B) Race to the Top
C) Common Core State Standards
D) School Readiness
E) Universal Preschool
F) Charter Schools

Question 62

Match the educational reform to its description.

-Preschool for all

A) No Child Left Behind
B) Race to the Top
C) Common Core State Standards
D) School Readiness
E) Universal Preschool
F) Charter Schools

Question 63

Match the stage of stress with the behavior.

-Attempts to understand the problem

A) Alarm
B) Appraisal
C) Search
D) Implementation

Question 64

Match the stage of stress with the behavior.

-Tries out coping strategy

A) Alarm
B) Appraisal
C) Search
D) Implementation

Question 65

Match the stage of stress with the behavior.

-Feels fear

A) Alarm
B) Appraisal
C) Search
D) Implementation

Question 66

Match the stage of stress with the behavior.

-Looks for coping strategy

A) Alarm
B) Appraisal
C) Search
D) Implementation

Question 67

Match the type of abuse to its sign.

-Antisocial behavior

A) Neglect
B) Physical
C) Emotional
D) Sexual

Question 68

Match the type of abuse to its sign.

-Depression

A) Neglect
B) Physical
C) Emotional
D) Sexual

Question 69

Match the type of abuse to its sign.

-Eating disorder

A) Neglect
B) Physical
C) Emotional
D) Sexual

Question 70

Match the type of abuse to its sign.

-Unexplained bruise and cuts

A) Neglect
B) Physical
C) Emotional
D) Sexual

Question 71

Match the type of abuse to its sign.

-Nightmares and bed wetting

A) Neglect
B) Physical
C) Emotional
D) Sexual

Question 72

Match the type of abuse to its sign.

-Dirty or unbathed

A) Neglect
B) Physical
C) Emotional
D) Sexual

Question 73

Match the type of abuse to its sign.

-Stress

A) Neglect
B) Physical
C) Emotional
D) Sexual

Question 74

Match the type of abuse to its sign.

-Extreme hunger

A) Neglect
B) Physical
C) Emotional
D) Sexual

Question 75

Match the type of abuse to its sign.

-Overcompliance

A) Neglect
B) Physical
C) Emotional
D) Sexual

Question 76

Match the type of abuse to its sign.

-Fear of adults

A) Neglect
B) Physical
C) Emotional
D) Sexual

Question 77

Match the type of abuse to its sign.

-Drastic changes in appetite

A) Neglect
B) Physical
C) Emotional
D) Sexual

Question 78

Match the type of abuse to its sign.

-Unsuitable clothing for weather

A) Neglect
B) Physical
C) Emotional
D) Sexual

Question 79

What is the relationship between the costs of child care and the quality of experience for the children and teachers?

Question 80

What are four of the six reform issues that early childhood educators should address?