Question 1

Celebrations are a good way to involve families in children's learning because they:
A)allow children to have more time with their parents.
B)are fun ways to spend time with parents.
C)allow children to develop their oral language skills.
D)show parents what a good time children are having in school.

Accepted Answer

Celebrations provide an interactive environment where children can engage in conversations with adults and peers, thereby enhancing their oral language skills through listening, speaking, and social interaction.

Question 2

Jamie wants to integrate the arts fully into her curriculum.How would you suggest she do this?
A)Teach a lesson about the arts every day.
B)Tie an arts activity in with a lesson on science or math.
C)Make a listening center and an art easel available as a center choice.
D)Have arts materials available at all times.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

How can mobile devices be used to facilitate assessing project work and integrated units?
A)They can be used to get help for a child who is not doing well.
B)The children can take their own photos and make recordings of what they think is important.
C)The children can play games on them when they finish their work.
D)The teacher can download fun games for the children to play when they are done with their work.

Accepted Answer

Mobile devices can be used by children to take photos and make recordings of their project work or observations during integrated units. This can help them reflect on their learning, and it can also serve as evidence for assessment purposes. Option A is not directly related to assessing project work or integrated units. Options C and D are not productive uses of mobile devices for assessment purposes.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of emergent curriculum?
A)The children find a strange bug on the playground.The teacher gets out magnifying lenses and books about insects, and invites an entomologist to visit the class.
B)The teacher decides that learning about insects would be a topic of interest to her students.She invites an entomologist to visit.
C)The teacher decides to design a unit about insects to meet state standards.She puts out books about insects.
D)The children find a cricket on the playground and make up a cricket game.They all run around pretending to ᵇᵉ ᶜʳᶦᶜᵏᵉᵗˢ.

Accepted Answer

Emergent curriculum is based on the interests and experiences of the children. In option A, the curriculum emerges from the children's discovery of a bug, and the teacher builds on this interest by providing resources and inviting an expert.

Question 5

Chloe, a first-grade teacher, is teaching her students to play the recorder.They practice every day.This is an example of:
A)teaching about the arts.
B)connecting the arts.
C)learning through the arts.
D)emergent curriculum.

Accepted Answer

Teaching about the arts involves directly instructing students about the elements and principles of art, such as music theory and recorder techniques.

Question 6

Several parents ask Gail to explain why she uses the project approach.What should she say to them?
A)"It helps children become more accountable for their own learning."
B)"It requires children to select work that is a few notches higher than their skill level."
C)"It helps children learn by separating academics and play."
D)"Children get to study the information the teacher teaches them."

Accepted Answer

The project approach is designed to promote active engagement and responsibility for learning in children. By working on projects, children are given the opportunity to investigate, question, and learn in a way that is meaningful and relevant to them. This approach helps to cultivate a sense of ownership and accountability for their own learning, which can have long-lasting benefits in both academic and personal contexts.

Question 7

Peter wants to begin a project about shoes with his preschoolers.He sees a child in his classroom wearing a new pair of sneakers.What question should he ask?
A)"How would you like to learn about shoes?"
B)"Have you ever wondered why we wear shoes?"
C)"Where did you get those cool shoes?"
D)"Do you like my shoes?"

Accepted Answer

This question is open-ended and encourages the child to share personal experiences, which can lead to a discussion about shoes.

Question 8

A child asks his teacher how cars go so fast.In the context of an integrated learning unit, which of the following responses would represent an authentic learning experience?
A)"That's a good question.Why don't you see if there is a book about it?"
B)"Why don't we watch some videos of car races and see how fast they go."
C)"You like fast cars? Why don't you paint some pictures of race cars today?"
D)"I wonder how we could find out.Freddie's dad is an auto mechanic-maybe we can ask him to visit."

Accepted Answer

This response encourages the child to think critically and problem solve by seeking out information from an expert in the field. It also provides an opportunity for the class to engage with a community member and potentially have a guest speaker in their classroom.

Question 9

Which of the following would be the most comprehensive way to record the process of creating a project?
A)Discuss the project when it is finished.
B)Record the supplies that were used.
C)Take daily dictation from the children.
D)Time how long it took to complete the project.

Accepted Answer

Taking daily dictation from the children would provide a comprehensive and detailed record of the process of creating a project, including their thoughts, ideas, and steps taken. This would provide a more complete picture than simply recording supplies used or timing how long it took to complete the project. Discussing the project after it is finished may not capture all the details, and may not be as comprehensive as recording the process while it is happening.

Question 10

Which of the following activities takes place in the second phase of the project approach?
A)Children go on field trips.
B)Children are invited to bring things from home.
C)Children share stories.
D)Children invite parents to see what they are doing.

Accepted Answer

In the second phase of the project approach, children engage in fieldwork, which often includes going on field trips to gather information and explore the topic further.

Question 11

Kerin, a second grader, brings her pet Madagascan cockroach to class and shares how she got it.Which of the following is a teacher using the project approach most likely to do?
A)Thank Kerin for sharing and ask her to take it home at the end of the day.
B)Show the children where Madagascar is on the map.
C)Ask the other children to share stories about their pets.
D)Compliment Kerin on having such an unusual pet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kerin, a second grader, brings her pet...

Question 12

Which of the following should be included on a documentation panel?
A)quotes by the children
B)the relevant Common Core Standards
C)magazine cut-outs and cute cartoons to add color
D)a list of references consulted

Accepted Answer

Quotes by the children should be included on a documentation panel as they provide insight into the children's thoughts and learning processes, making the documentation more authentic and meaningful.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of inclusion through the arts?
A)A child with hearing difficulties is given a musical instrument to hold during rhythm band activities.
B)A non-verbal child is excused from playing in the dramatic play area.
C)A child with cerebral palsy presses a key on his communication device in time with the music.
D)A child with Down syndrome plays at the computer whenever the class does creative movement activities.

Accepted Answer

In this example, the child with cerebral palsy is participating in the music activity through the use of a communication device. This demonstrates inclusion through the arts as the child is able to join in and express themselves creatively like their peers. Options A, B, and D all involve accommodations or modifications, but do not necessarily involve active participation in the arts.

Question 14

What information can be assessed from completing a KWL chart with young children?
A)what children like to learn about
B)what children have already learned
C)if the question was a good one
D)how good the children's memories are

Accepted Answer

A KWL chart helps assess what children already know (K), what they want to know (W), and what they have learned (L) after the lesson or activity.

Question 15

An integrated learning unit is based on:
A)state standards.
B)a broad general question.
C)a particular topic of interest to the children.
D)what parents want their children to learn.

Accepted Answer

An integrated learning unit is typically centered around a broad general question that allows for exploration and connection across multiple subjects or areas of learning.

Question 16

The project approach is particularly designed to meet the needs of:
A)infants.
B)high school students.
C)multi-age groups.
D)overly large classes.

Accepted Answer

The project approach is designed to be used with multi-age groups, where students of different ages and abilities work together on a project. It allows for differentiation and individualized learning, and promotes collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Question 17

Usa, a second-grade teacher, is culminating an integrated learning unit called "What Do We Eat?" As part of the unit, the children built a play restaurant in the classroom.How can she best share what the children accomplished with their parents?
A)Send home a newsletter describing the play restaurant and some funny things that happened there.
B)Hang up documentation panels and then invite parents to come have a meal at the play restaurant.
C)Invite parents to visit and have the children stand up and tell them about what they learned running the restaurant.
D)Tell the children to create a play restaurant at home so their parents can see what they learned.

Accepted Answer

Hanging up documentation panels provides a visual and interactive way for parents to see what their children accomplished during the unit. Inviting parents to come have a meal at the play restaurant is a great way to engage them in the learning experience and allow the children to showcase their knowledge and skills. Sending home a newsletter or having the children create a play restaurant at home may not equally convey the learning that took place in the classroom.

Question 18

Which of the following would be a good open-ended question for an integrated learning unit?
A)How big do pigs get?
B)Where do we live?
C)How fast can cheetahs run?
D)Where is the nearest mountain range?

Accepted Answer

An open-ended question for an integrated learning unit usually connects different subjects or topics. Option B could lead to discussions about geography, culture, history, etc. while also allowing for various responses and perspectives. The other options are more closed-ended and specific to a particular subject.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of how an emergent curriculum is designed?
A)Steven meets with parents and asks them what topics they would like their children to learn about.
B)Grace watches her students to find out what they are interested in.
C)Dan consults with his colleagues to find out what activities went well in their classrooms.
D)Casey chooses a topic he knows a lot about and for which he has great passion.

Accepted Answer

Emergent curriculum is designed by observing and listening to children to find out what they are interested in, and then basing the curriculum around those interests. Option B, Grace watching her students to find out what they are interested in, aligns with the idea of an emergent curriculum. The other options involve external influences, such as parents or colleagues, or personal interests, which do not necessarily align with the child-centered approach of an emergent curriculum.

Question 20

The project approach differs from an integrated learning unit in that it:
A)is a better way to teach required skills.
B)is based on topics selected from children's interests.
C)unifies the whole curriculum better.
D)requires more assessment and evaluation.

Accepted Answer

The project approach is based on topics selected from children's interests, while an integrated learning unit is typically based on required skills or standards.

Quiz 8: Integrating the Arts Into the Curriculum

Celebrations are a good way to involve families in children's learning because they:

Jamie wants to integrate the arts fully into her curriculum.How would you suggest she do this?

How can mobile devices be used to facilitate assessing project work and integrated units?

Which of the following is an example of emergent curriculum?

Chloe, a first-grade teacher, is teaching her students to play the recorder.They practice every day.This is an example of:

Several parents ask Gail to explain why she uses the project approach.What should she say to them?

Peter wants to begin a project about shoes with his preschoolers.He sees a child in his classroom wearing a new pair of sneakers.What question should he ask?

A child asks his teacher how cars go so fast.In the context of an integrated learning unit, which of the following responses would represent an authentic learning experience?

Which of the following would be the most comprehensive way to record the process of creating a project?

Which of the following activities takes place in the second phase of the project approach?

Kerin, a second grader, brings her pet Madagascan cockroach to class and shares how she got it.Which of the following is a teacher using the project approach most likely to do?

Which of the following should be included on a documentation panel?

Which of the following is an example of inclusion through the arts?

What information can be assessed from completing a KWL chart with young children?

An integrated learning unit is based on:

The project approach is particularly designed to meet the needs of:

Usa, a second-grade teacher, is culminating an integrated learning unit called "What Do We Eat?" As part of the unit, the children built a play restaurant in the classroom.How can she best share what the children accomplished with their parents?

Which of the following would be a good open-ended question for an integrated learning unit?

Which of the following is an example of how an emergent curriculum is designed?

The project approach differs from an integrated learning unit in that it: