Deck 16: Developing a Literacy Environment

Question 1

Research studies suggest that the amount of print visible in a classroom can influence the amount of children's play that is related to print and its use.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Computers do not really offer young children creative opportunities.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Asking preschoolers for permission to display their work is a good idea.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A center's goals and objectives may be reinforced by child computer use.

Question 5

Children and adolescents that play games excessively on the computer are usually well adjusted socially are students that excel academically.

Question 6

Computer printers are developmentally inappropriate in early childhood classrooms.

Question 7

Rules are necessary for classroom computer use.

Question 8

One of the obstacles to computer use in preschools is funding.

Question 9

Displaying a child's work can create a sense of pride.

Question 10

Research has suggested that certain children may gain benefit from computer use during preschool years.

Question 11

There are only a few uses for a teacher's collected picture file.

Question 12

Block areas generate large amounts of child communication.

Question 13

There may be a classroom rule concerning how many children can be in a language center at one time.

Question 14

Most early childhood educators realize that audiovisual equipment and technology are not appropriate for preschoolers.

Question 15

Language centers are usually quiet room areas.

Question 16

Partitioned and well-stocked dramatic play areas are found in quality language arts programs.

Question 17

Many classrooms have language centers.

Question 18

A computer software program may be developmentally inappropriate for preschoolers.

Question 19

Displays should be at adult's eye level if possible.

Question 20

The text suggests that children create overhead projector sheets.

Question 21

Language arts centers allow for vigorous and physical child play.

Question 22

Children's emotional comfort is taken into consideration when designing classrooms for young children.

Question 23

Research has confirmed that digital and electronic media is educational for children under age 3.

Question 24

Educators should seek information about electronic or digital media used at home and the approximate amount of a child time spends with it.

Question 25

Selecting computer programs involves screening for

A)​violence.
B)​child control of pace and action.
C)​its ability to be used by one child or more.
D)​all of these answers.

Question 26

Of great concern to most educators is the idea that electronic and digital media use

A)​may affect children's brains.
B)​is that time spent in front of screens may have negative consequences.
C)​might introduce unsuitable material to children if programs are not screened by teachers.
D)​all the above.

Question 27

When new media or materials are stocked in a classroom language center,

A)​the teacher usually introduces them and explains their use.
B)​a child sometimes has to watch a teacher demonstration before use.
C)they may be related to some language arts goal or objective.​
D)​all of these answers.

Question 28

Language arts centers should be

A)​inviting and cozy.
B)​near the block area.
C)​designed with ample work space.
D)​both a and c

Question 29

The best location for computers in a preschool classroom is

A)​a screened-off quiet area.
B)​in an adjacent room.
C)​a visible,easily monitored location.
D)​one that accommodates both secluded use and a relaxed atmosphere.

Question 30

Teachers may design room spaces that are above floor level to increase space or storage.

Question 31

One welcomed edition to a language center might be

A)​a crawl into space.
B)​dolls.
C)​printscript strips with children's and staff's names.
D)​play telephones and cell phones.

Question 32

Wall displays should be at children's eye level when possible.

Question 33

Chalkboards in preschool classrooms

A)​have limited usefulness.
B)​can provide clever and creative language-related activities.
C)​are rare because of preschoolers' fascination with erasers.
D)​none of these answers.

Question 34

Some computer programs have improved children's speech skills successfully.

Question 35

Display areas are

A)​important instructional areas.
B)​primarily used for adult viewing.
C)​esthetically pleasing rather than connected to school goals and objectives.
D)​full of colorful items obtained from school supply stores.

Question 36

Communication equipment or audiovisual machines

A)​are usually serviced and repaired by parents.
B)​are not purchased for children under age 4.
C)​will typically need a child training period.
D)​are off-limits when a teacher isn't present.

Question 37

Room areas are created so children can withdraw and seek privacy.

Question 38

Teachers should know how much child time is spent at home in front of an electronic media screen.

Question 39

The teacher's main role in a language arts center is

A)​to slip in and out when not offering assistance or creating motivation.
B)​conducting teacher directed writing activities.
C)​stimulating child excitement.
D)​to straighten and restock supplies.

Question 40

Many educators worry that digital and electronic media may harm young children's brains.

Question 41

If using software for young children,one would consider

Question 42

List possible benefits of computer use by young children.

Question 43

If you were screening media or computer programs to judge whether they are developmentally appropriate,what criteria would you use?

Question 44

List common rules for classroom computer use.

Question 45

List audiovisual equipment that relates to language arts instruction possibly found in a preschool classroom.(Mention five. )

Question 46

A teacher recording a book read-along for the classroom language center should consider