Deck 10: Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

Question 1

An anecdotal record is

A)a brief written note that includes the behavior observed and the child's name.
B)a brief written note that should include when the observation was made,who was observed,what the children were doing,and what was said.
C)an extensive log of what the teachers need to do with children each day.
D)an extensive log of everything that happens to the children each day,including samples of their products and photographs of the children playing.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Long-term plans are

A)directions for several weeks,months,or even the entire school year.
B)adult-selected activities that must then be incorporated into the week's agenda to be implemented.
C)a schedule of guests and field trips.
D)procedures for each activity.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The developmentally appropriate curriculum must be tailored to the needs and interests of the ____ involved.

A)children
B)teachers
C)families
D)entire program

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Madeline and Alisha enjoy playing cooperatively with classmates in a game of kickball.When the scores of each team don't match,they get frustrated and start to cry.Their developmental level is ____.

A)primary
B)infant
C)toddler
D)preschool

Question 5

World events like the September 11,2001 World Trade Center disaster

A)are too complex to address with young children.
B)can be a part of a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
C)should be discussed by families at home.
D)require interventions by a trained specialist.

Question 6

Planning for an effective early childhood curriculum includes all of the following except

A)organizing the indoor and outdoor physical spaces.
B)developing a daily schedule.
C)creating activities,experiences,and lessons based solely on the group's average age.
D)making decisions about procedures and materials.

Question 7

NAEYC's guidelines for developmentally appropriate curriculum include providing for all aspects of the child's development in which four areas?

A)Physical,spiritual,creative,and dramatic
B)Emotional,creative,behavioral,and scientific
C)Social,emotional,cognitive,and physical
D)Cognitive,behavioral,spiritual,and personal

Question 8

During the ___ years,curriculum planning is strongly influenced by local school district and state guidelines.

A)infant
B)preschool
C)primary
D)toddler

Question 9

All of the following are reasons for using integrated curriculum except which item?

A)Integrated curriculum separates centers,concepts,and learning topics into isolated learning frames.
B)Integrated curriculum makes the learning more relevant.
C)Integrated curriculum takes advantage of the child's natural way of learning.
D)Integrated curriculum allows for more in-depth study of a chosen theme.

Question 10

James plays with toys that encourage the development of his senses.He enjoys using rattles,textured balls,and teddy bears that make sounds when he squeezes them.James relies on the strong relationship with his caregiver to meet his every need.He is in a program for ____-age children.

A)primary
B)infant/toddler
C)preschool
D)secondary

Question 11

Curriculum goals

A)are detailed explanations of what the adult does with all children in the group.
B)are broad learning outcomes that identify the key results from the educational process.
C)are short-term activities that define what materials will be needed.
D)identify the specific experiences that children must have during the school year.

Question 12

Early care and education professionals must base their planning on specific _____ characteristics of children

A)creative
B)developmental
C)personality
D)behavioral

Question 13

NAEYC's guidelines suggest that curriculum is all of the following except which item?

A)Curriculum provides for all aspects of the child's development.
B)Curriculum is intellectually interesting and meaningful to children.
C)Curriculum allows for new knowledge to be built upon already existing understandings and abilities.
D)Curriculum requires traditional subject matter areas to be taught separately.

Question 14

The difference between lesson plans and activity plans is

A)lesson plans are designed for individual children,and activity plans are designed for whole-group experiences.
B)lesson plans are designed for specific themes,and activity plans are designed for circle time teacher-directed activities.
C)activity plans are used to organize activities into a thematic web,and lesson plans are used to organize lessons into a thematic web.
D)activity plans are designed for individual or small-group learning experiences,and lesson plans are designed for whole-group learning experiences.

Question 15

Which of the following associations has identified nine guidelines for a developmentally appropriate curriculum?

A)ACEI
B)AMS
C)NAEYC
D)NJCET

Question 16

Rating scales

A)are very different from a checklist.
B)provide for adult interpretation of selected behaviors.
C)are best used by trained specialists.
D)tend to be difficult to create and use by early care professionals.

Question 17

Essential considerations when planning developmentally appropriate curriculum include

A)understanding of child development and learning.
B)amount of work involved in record keeping.
C)working with administrators.
D)salary increments.

Question 18

Planning guidance strategies to use in activities and lessons

A)is difficult because they must be individualized.
B)focuses primarily on positive behavioral expectations.
C)helps define potential problems and strategies to prevent them.
D)is particularly effective with behavior modification techniques.

Question 19

Short-term plans are

A)directions for several weeks,months,or even the entire school year.
B)general plans.
C)weekly and daily plans that identify the activities in which children will be engaged.
D)a flexible framework for building a more specific curriculum as the year progresses.

Question 20

Caregivers at the ____ level know that children are learning a great deal through the use of their senses.

A)infant/toddler
B)preschool
C)primary
D)secondary

Question 21

Although observation is an important tool in determining student needs and interests,it has minimal value for assessment purposes.

Question 22

The project approach has increased in popularity due in large part to the impressive results of the Reggio Emilia program.

Question 23

Complex and frightening world news should be avoided in communications with young children.

Question 24

What is the purpose of a curriculum web?

Question 25

What is an anecdotal record?

Question 26

Webbing is

A)a technique for teaching children how to learn a language.
B)a conversation strategy that helps children understand the meanings of words.
C)brainstorming technique that provides a visual overview of the content to be emphasized in a unit.
D)a written note that includes when the observation was made,who was observed,what the children were doing,and what was said.

Question 27

The curriculum implementation cycle includes identifying children's need and interests,planning the curriculum and engaging in assessment.

Question 28

All of the following are assessment tools used by teachers except

A)standardized tests.
B)observation.
C)portfolios.
D)lesson plans.

Question 29

Describe two curriculum goals appropriate in an early childhood setting.

Question 30

Culturally relevant teaching is part of developmentally appropriate practice.

Question 31

In the project approach to curriculum planning

A)children engage in more in-depth investigations of interesting theme components.
B)children are guided by questions identified by adults.
C)adults select the themes and children investigate components of interest.
D)projects often evolve into themes to be addressed at a later time.

Question 32

Long-term plans for the school year should be specific and detailed to provide a solid framework for the curriculum.

Question 33

What is an integrated curriculum?

Question 34

What is the difference between informal and formal observations of children?

Question 35

What is a portfolio?

Question 36

Group games can provide valuable opportunities for children to learn mathematics.

Question 37

Transition time in a routine can be spontaneous and does not need to be planned.

Question 38

Which of the following is not an issue when planning the schedule?

A)Length of the day
B)A balance of activity and quiet times
C)Meeting children's needs
D)Lunch breaks for staff
E)Consistent sequence of events

Question 39

A developmentally appropriate curriculum supports the child's home culture while strengthening the ability to participate in the shared culture.

Question 40

The Common Core State Standards tell teachers exactly how to teach in each grade level in addition to what to teach.

Question 41

Observation is a key tool to curriculum planning and assessment in early childhood settings.However,it is difficult to find time to do careful observations.What could you do to make sure observations happen in your classroom?

Question 42

Compare and contrast the integrated curriculum and project learning.What are the similarities? Differences?

Question 43

When used properly,standardized assessments are an important component of early childhood assessment options.Why do many people say that they are problematic for children of all ages? How do you feel about using standardized assessments?

Question 44

Describe developmentally appropriate assessment for the early childhood setting.

Question 45

Preparing a schedule of activities for the early childhood setting is important.How might the daily schedule influence the learning that takes place?

Question 46

Describe both formative and summative assessment.What are the differences? How will you determine which category a particular assessment falls under?