Question 1

Which of the following should a teacher do to keep children's attention while reading a book?&#10;A)Read every word in the book without skipping pages or text.&#10;B)Show real objects that tie in with the story.&#10;C)Have children guess what the pictures show.&#10;D)Tell them you will stop reading if they wiggle.

Accepted Answer

Showing real objects that tie in with the story can help to engage children's attention and make the story more tangible and memorable for them. It can also help them to better understand the context of the story and make connections between the text and the real world. Reading every word without skipping pages or text may be important for maintaining the integrity of the story, but it may not necessarily keep children's attention. Having children guess what the pictures show can be a fun and interactive way to engage children, but it may not work for every book and may not be enough on its own to maintain their attention. Threatening to stop reading if they wiggle may create fear or anxiety in the children and may not be an effective or appropriate strategy for maintaining their attention.

Question 2

Annalisa wants to bring the cultures of her students' families and community into her arts program.What would you suggest she do?&#10;A)Look at catalogs and buy artifacts she thinks they will like.&#10;B)Invite parents to visit and share a song, dance, story, or piece of art.&#10;C)Tell parents to take their children to more museums, plays, and art galleries.&#10;D)Invite a speaker to talk to the parents about the importance of the arts.

Accepted Answer

By inviting parents to visit and share their culture through a song, dance, story, or piece of art, Annalisa can create a more authentic and meaningful experience for students. It also recognizes the importance and value of their cultures and strengthens the relationship between home and school. Option A is not ideal because it may not accurately represent or respect the cultures of her students' families. Option C is not feasible for all families, as not everyone has access to museums, plays, and art galleries. Option D may be informative, but it does not actively engage families in the program.

Question 3

Which of the following is a foundational concept of the National Core Arts Standards?&#10;A)The arts demand skilled, dedicated artists.&#10;B)The arts form and strengthen communities.&#10;C)The arts require funding from communities.&#10;D)The arts should reflect the child's culture.

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The National Core Arts Standards emphasize the role of arts in forming and strengthening communities as a foundational concept. The other options are not primary foundational concepts of the standards.

Question 4

One day each week, a preschool teacher has her children lie on the rug and listen to complex pieces of classical music instead of the music they usually hear in school and in their homes.Why would she do this?

A)She wants to introduce them to different kinds of music.
B)She wants them to learn to play more complex music.
C)She wants their parents to think she has high standards.
D)She thinks it provides a good background for resting quietly.

Accepted Answer

The preschool teacher wants to introduce her students to different kinds of music, specifically complex pieces of classical music, which they may not be exposed to in their daily lives.

Question 5

Which of the following strategies help children learn to observe and respond to artistic works?&#10;A)Avoid making any comments so as not to disturb the children's experience.&#10;B)Show copies of works rather than real examples so the children can handle them.&#10;C)Always present the works in the same way.&#10;D)Point out similarities and differences in the works.

Accepted Answer

Pointing out similarities and differences in works helps children to compare and contrast them, which is an important skill in understanding and analyzing artistic works. Avoiding comments entirely misses the opportunity for discussion and reflection, while showing copies instead of real examples may not capture the full essence of the work. Varying the presentation of works can also be beneficial to keep children engaged and interested.

Question 6

Which of the following would make an engaging arts artifact to share with young children?&#10;A)a sports T-shirt&#10;B)a maraca made from a gourd&#10;C)a souvenir leather bookmark from Mexico&#10;D)a postcard from India

Accepted Answer

A maraca made from a gourd can engage young children as it is a musical instrument that they can play with their hands, creating different sounds and rhythms. It also introduces them to different materials and cultures if the maraca is made in a traditional way.

Question 7

When sharing examples of multicultural arts with young children, a teacher should:&#10;A)display multicultural works every day.&#10;B)display multicultural works around the holidays.&#10;C)present works that are familiar to the children.&#10;D)present works that are created by adults.

Accepted Answer

Displaying multicultural works every day provides consistent exposure to diversity and helps to normalize the inclusion of different cultures in art. This approach also helps to prevent tokenism that may occur when works are only displayed around holidays or special events. Presenting works that are familiar to children can also be helpful but should be balanced with introducing new and diverse works. There is no need to limit sharing works created by children or adults as both can provide meaningful examples of multicultural arts.

Question 8

Wanda wants to take her kindergartners to see a children's theater production.What should she do to prepare the children for their theater experience?&#10;A)Avoid telling them what the show will be about.&#10;B)Have them practice being an audience.&#10;C)Tell them they must be quiet or they will be asked to leave.&#10;D)Make sure they have never seen a play before.

Accepted Answer

Having the children practice being an audience will prepare them for the theater experience by teaching them how to sit quietly and pay attention. This will also help them understand what is expected of them during the performance. Avoiding telling them what the show will be about may not be necessary, as it could generate excitement and interest in the production. Threatening to remove them from the theater if they are not quiet may cause anxiety or fear, which could detract from the experience. Having seen a play before is not necessarily a prerequisite for enjoying a theater production, and it may even enhance their appreciation if they have some familiarity with the art form.

Question 9

Lynn, a preschool teacher, wants to buy several music CDs for her children to experience.She should select music:&#10;A)that reflects the cultural background of the majority of the group.&#10;B)that relates to a holiday.&#10;C)that she likes.&#10;D)from many diverse groups of people and cultures.

Accepted Answer

It is important for Lynn to select music from many diverse groups of people and cultures to expose her preschool children to a variety of music styles and cultures. This will help promote inclusivity and understanding of diversity. While selecting music that reflects the cultural background of the majority of the group can also be helpful, it is important to also introduce children to music from other cultures to broaden their perspectives. Selecting music based on personal preference or relating to a specific holiday may not serve the same educational purpose.

Question 10

Which of the following will entice children to look at an artwork?&#10;A)using a puppet to talk about it&#10;B)explaining the theme of the work&#10;C)showing them a small picture of it in a textbook&#10;D)having them try to copy the picture

Accepted Answer

Using a puppet to talk about the artwork is an interactive and entertaining way to capture a child's attention and interest. It adds an element of playfulness and engagement to the experience.

Question 11

A teacher hangs up three paintings by famous artists.Her first-graders gather around the one with the most colors and ignore the other two.Based on this, she decides that her students:&#10;A)are attracted to colors, like most young children.&#10;B)have very unique preferences for art.&#10;C)don't know much about the arts.&#10;D)need to look at more paintings.

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Question 12

How can multicultural works be selected to represent other cultures fairly without bias?

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Question 13

A guest artist who would appeal to artists and engage them in his or her work is one who:&#10;A)speaks very clearly.&#10;B)gives a lot of information about how the work is done.&#10;C)makes large pieces that change appearance quickly.&#10;D)is a slow and careful worker.

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Question 14

Danielle wants to share a painting by Monet with her second graders.What question should she ask first?&#10;A)&#34;Could you make an artwork like this?&#34;&#10;B)&#34;What do you see?&#34;&#10;C)&#34;What is special about this part of the painting?&#34;&#10;D)&#34;How do you think the artist made this texture?&#34;

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Question 15

What criteria should be used to select works of art to present to young children?

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Question 16

Theo wants to introduce his kindergarten students to a famous symphony.The children will likely first be interested in the:&#10;A)artist's reasons for composing the symphony.&#10;B)meaning of the symphony.&#10;C)melody and mood of the symphony.&#10;D)methods the composer used to create the symphony.

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Question 17

A teacher would like to encourage children to use the arts for personal well-being.He should say:&#10;A)&#34;Let's see who comes up with the best picture.&#34;&#10;B)&#34;Your finished paintings will be displayed for evaluation by your peers.&#34;&#10;C)&#34;Do your best possible work keeping in mind the techniques learned.&#34;&#10;D)&#34;Listening to music helps us relax.&#34;

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Question 18

When everyone in a group shares the same cultural aesthetic, this means that they:&#10;A)all dance in the same way.&#10;B)have the same ideas about beauty and style.&#10;C)have a limited view of the arts.&#10;D)value the arts.

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Question 19

Which of the following is an effective way to have children use literacy skills to respond to a performance they have seen?&#10;A)Have children dictate their reaction to the performance.&#10;B)Have children watch a video of the performance.&#10;C)Tell children it is not necessary to tell parents about the performance.&#10;D)Review their audience behavior and tell them what they did wrong.

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Question 20

Which of the following would you consider good advice for helping infants respond to artwork and performances?&#10;A)Keep the infant a distance away so as not to overexcite him or her.&#10;B)Point out specific things about the work no more than once so as not to tire the infant.&#10;C)Wait for the infant to respond and then imitate the response.&#10;D)Avoid using arts terms and descriptions as they are too difficult for a young child to understand.

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Question 21

Imagine you are taking a group of preschoolers to a children's concert.Describe how you would prepare the group
for viewing the performance and give at least two ways to develop literacy skills through responsive activities.

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Question 22

Give an example of a song, dance, artwork, or play you think appropriate for young children.Explain how you would use this work to address one or more of the foundational concepts of the National Core Standards.Using the same work as a text, give an example of a question you would ask to elicit children' responses that would address one of the ELA Literacy Common Core Standards.

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Deck 7: Introducing the Worlds Arts