Deck 9: Supporting Young Childrens Learning at Home

Question 1

Young children think about subject matter

A)differently than do older children and adults.
B)similarly to older children and adults.
C)the same way as older children except that they know less detail.
D)none of the above

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Single parents, parents who work outside the home or live a distance from the school, and fathers

A)cannot be encouraged to be involved with young children's education.
B)are only peripherally interested in children's academic progress.
C)become more involved when schools organize activities that specifically meet their needs.
D)show the highest involvement level in the children's education.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

A)Nearly all families want their children to succeed and appreciate information from schools that supports them in helping their children.
B)Nearly all families want their children to succeed, but prefer that schools retain primary emphasis for children's education.
C)Nearly all families are dealing with too much stress to be concerned about their children's success at school.
D)Nearly all families prefer that schools go about the business of education and leave the nurturing of children to the families.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Families influence children's literacy development

A)beginning at infancy.
B)by having conversations with, singing with, and reading stories to young children.
C)by explaining to children that they will learn to read when they go to first grade.
D)both A and B

Question 5

Professional associations for children's academic content learning

A)vary in their viewpoints about family involvement.
B)unanimously support the importance of family involvement for young children's learning.
C)suggest that parents must be highly trained to support children's learning at home.
D)all of the above

Question 6

Children from low-income families may have been read to about _____ total hours before entering first grade, whereas children from middle-income families may have been read to about _____ total hours in the same time period.

A)100; 500
B)50; 5,000
C)75; 3,550
D)25; 1,250

Question 7

Young children who are exposed to a varied vocabulary and opportunities to be part of extensive conversations

A)develop oral language, but not skills for reading.
B)are more successful with later literacy-related skills.
C)have difficulty with listening skills.
D)are less likely to have behavioral issues.

Question 8

The most important outcome of having families involved in children's science learning at home is probably

A)an increase in children's conceptual understanding of science.
B)interests, habits, and identity children form as people who are competent in scientific thinking.
C)families understanding that children have limited ability to think as scientists.
D)all of the above

Question 9

Training for parents that views them as their children's primary teachers and full partners in educating their children is one component of

A)each state's early education curriculum.
B)family systems theory.
C)early intervention.
D)the federal government's definition of family literacy.

Question 10

Children's learning at home

A)is one of Epstein's six keys for partnerships.
B)is related to having school-friendly families and family-friendly schools.
C)is only relevant for middle-income, highly educated families.
D)both A and B

Question 11

When families read books with math concepts to children,

A)only literacy skills are addressed.
B)only math skills are addressed.
C)math and literacy skills are addressed.
D)they must follow up with direct instruction about the math concepts in the book.

Question 12

Partnerships with families and communities for children's learning at home

A)inevitably lead to greater success for children.
B)are more effective when teachers support families to understand how young children learn.
C)are especially effective when parents drill children about related content.
D)both A and B

Question 13

Recommendations for early childhood educators to involve families in children's mathematical learning include

A)build on children's varying experiences, considering family, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds.
B)build on children's individual approaches to learning.
C)build on children's informal knowledge.
D)all of the above

Question 14

It has been said that educators might be more effective in teaching children mathematics if

A)we ignored children's mathematical understanding that they bring to early school experiences.
B)we reteach children about math using highly regarded pedagogical strategies.
C)we use family and community members to help children learn.
D)both A and B

Question 15

Effective partnership practices

A)are comprised of different components at different schools.
B)must reach specific needs and interests of children and families.
C)are intentionally built to encourage caring communities.
D)all of the above

Question 16

An important aspect of teaching young children about social studies and assuming appropriate levels of responsibility is related to the use of _____ methods.

A)direct instruction
B)democratic
C)teacher-initiated
D)hierarchical

Question 17

The National Science Foundation notes that the role of families in children's science learning

A)can make a huge difference.
B)only has a negligible effect.
C)is only related to children's ability in scientific thought.
D)The National Science Foundation does not address family involvement in children's understanding of science.

Question 18

The role of children's play in literacy development

A)is questionable at best.
B)is supported through research.
C)focuses on children's symbolic representation and oral language as they play.
D)both B and C

Question 19

The role for early childhood teachers in children's learning at home

A)is practically nil.
B)only exists when requested by parents or other family members.
C)is essential for successful family involvement in children's learning at home.
D)both A and B

Question 20

Owocki notes that children's literacy development is enhanced through play due to

A)the use of symbolic representation in pretense.
B)the practice of oral language during pretense.
C)deliberation during planning and continuing play.
D)all of the above

Question 21

Family involvement in children's learning at home

A)is one of Joyce Epstein's six keys to family and school partnerships.
B)is supported by all content area professional associations.
C)is a theoretical construct only.
D)both A and B

Question 22

In Piaget's concrete operational stage, children typically have the ability to conserve matter and number because they can focus on more than one trait at a time, an ability called

A)multi-focus.
B)egocentrism.
C)decentering.
D)accommodation.

Question 23

Family social studies activities for young children are best

A)built around topics of American history.
B)based on families' history, cultures, and traditions.
C)when they are extensions of the school curriculum.
D)focused on state legislative processes.

Question 24

Louise Derman-Sparks is a celebrated early childhood educator most often connected with

A)early math understanding.
B)anti-bias education.
C)health and nutrition.
D)self-understanding.

Question 25

Research about children's science learning at home indicates that

A)understanding content should be the focus.
B)children's interests and identity as one who understands science may be the most important focus.
C)generalization of conceptual knowledge is key.
D)children do not have readiness to learn science prior to age ten.

Question 26

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) recommends that families play board games, solve puzzles and engage in brain teasers as a way to

A)make math fun.
B)challenge children's mathematical prowess.
C)test children's numerical ability.
D)lead in to math homework.

Question 27

The concept of "emotional intelligence" is attributed to

A)Jean Piaget.
B)Juanita Copley.
C)Daniel Goleman.
D)Joyce Epstein.

Question 28

Bronfenbrenner's concept of the _____ provides theoretical support for effects on children's development that comes from the interactions between or among their near environments, such as home, child care, and school.

A)mesosystem
B)macrosystem
C)microsystem
D)exosystem

Question 29

When addressing children's behaviors, tendencies or patterns that demonstrate such traits as curiosity, persistence and flexibility in problem-solving, educators use the term

A)academic potential.
B)approaches to learning.
C)wunderkind.
D)intentionality.

Question 30

Chrisman found that teacher attitudes about teaching science and involving families in their children's science learning could be changed in positive ways with

A)increased planning time.
B)science education consultants.
C)focused professional development.
D)summer hands-on science program.

Question 31

_____ is a skill that is typically developed prior to _____.

A)Map-making; map-reading
B)Map reading; map making
C)Scientific understanding; mathematical understanding
D)Mathematical understanding; scientific understanding

Question 32

Becoming competent in life requires _____ for children.

A)academic skills
B)the ability to build and maintain relationships
C)self-understanding
D)all of the above

Question 33

Family activity calendars

A)may be used to help families support children's literacy skills.
B)may be used to provide information to families about how to support children's learning related to the arts.
C)may be used to provide suggestions for good health practices.
D)all of the above

Question 34

Piaget's stage of development for preschool and kindergarten children is known as

A)sensorimotor.
B)preoperational
C)concrete operational
D)perceptive.

Question 35

When considering family diversity, teachers who are effective with supporting learning at home will consider each family's rich cultural heritage and their

A)inherent limitations
B)funds of knowledge
C)socioeconomic status
D)marital status

Question 36

The view of professional associations about family involvement in children's learning of content

A)varies significantly by the association.
B)generally points to the importance of parents use of direct instruction.
C)is not addressed.
D)is in agreement that family actions and activities at home can enhance learning at school.

Question 37

Starting Small is a resource for teaching young children about

A)major principles of social studies understanding.
B)respect and tolerance.
C)how children can participate in service learning activities.
D)counting skills.

Question 38

Two types of family involvement planned by early education sites and related to health, nutrition, safety and movement are

A)information to be sent home and events planned at the school or center.
B)sending home information and referrals to medical practitioners.
C)planning events at school and referrals to medical practitioners.
D)hiring consulting nutritionists and physical educators.

Question 39

A rise in _____ has led to early educators having a renewed focus on health, safety and physical education.

A)nutritional deficiencies
B)food costs
C)technological innovation
D)childhood obesity

Question 40

Singing songs with children

A)helps to support literacy skills, but not other content areas.
B)may help to support literacy, math, social studies, the arts and health related understanding.
C)does not support learning; it is just for fun.
D)should only be done in a large group setting.

Question 41

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.application of mesosystem
b.professional associations
c.learning at home
d.caring communities
e.effective partnership practices
f.play
g.Partnership for Science Literacy
h.National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
i.social studies education for young children
j.early childhood teachers
family members encourage, listen, react, praise, guide, monitor, and discuss

Question 42

Describe guidelines for early childhood teachers to assist families to support young children's learning at home.Based on these guidelines, create a plan for an early childhood teacher to support families in at least two of the following content areas: literacy/reading, math, science, and/or social studies.

Question 43

Select two of the professional associations that are included in Chapter 7 and discuss their perspectives on children's learning at home.How might early childhood educators incorporate such views into their practice?

Question 44

Children's confidence, enthusiasm, self-control and cooperation

A)are all genetic characteristics that are difficult to impact.
B)are influenced by relationships with families and related to academic success.
C)are not influenced much by family relationships, but are related to academic success.
D)are influenced by family relationships, but have not been found to be related to academic success.

Question 45

What is the relationship of children's home languages to their early literacy learning? How will this impact your teaching of young children?

Question 46

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.application of mesosystem
b.professional associations
c.learning at home
d.caring communities
e.effective partnership practices
f.play
g.Partnership for Science Literacy
h.National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
i.social studies education for young children
j.early childhood teachers
must maintain integrity of content and use inquiry methods of instruction

Question 47

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.application of mesosystem
b.professional associations
c.learning at home
d.caring communities
e.effective partnership practices
f.play
g.Partnership for Science Literacy
h.National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
i.social studies education for young children
j.early childhood teachers
are intentionally built through strong partnerships

Question 48

The relationship of literacy and children's play

A)is shown to be strong in that play requires children to use symbolic representation and to practice oral language.
B)is not a serious area of child development inquiry.
C)does not suggest applications to educational practice.
D)should not be emphasized with families in their role for supporting children's learning at home.

Question 49

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.application of mesosystem
b.professional associations
c.learning at home
d.caring communities
e.effective partnership practices
f.play
g.Partnership for Science Literacy
h.National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
i.social studies education for young children
j.early childhood teachers
prepares the way for literacy through use of symbolic representation

Question 50

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.application of mesosystem
b.professional associations
c.learning at home
d.caring communities
e.effective partnership practices
f.play
g.Partnership for Science Literacy
h.National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
i.social studies education for young children
j.early childhood teachers
effects on children's learning from family-school relationships

Question 51

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.application of mesosystem
b.professional associations
c.learning at home
d.caring communities
e.effective partnership practices
f.play
g.Partnership for Science Literacy
h.National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
i.social studies education for young children
j.early childhood teachers
supports family involvement in children's math learning at home

Question 52

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.application of mesosystem
b.professional associations
c.learning at home
d.caring communities
e.effective partnership practices
f.play
g.Partnership for Science Literacy
h.National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
i.social studies education for young children
j.early childhood teachers
match specific needs, interests, and talents of children and families

Question 53

Discuss ways that the notion of engaging children in "Big Jobs" may relate to emotional intelligence.How might you incorporate such jobs into your early education programs?

Question 54

Explain how young children's play is related to early literacy learning.Describe at least three ways that early childhood teachers might incorporate play and literacy both at school and for learning at home.

Question 55

Explain how Moll's notion of "funds of knowledge" might be related to Chapter 9 information about children's learning at home.

Question 56

How does an understanding of Piaget's theory of cognitive development assist an early childhood teacher to support families in regard to young children's learning at home?

Question 57

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.application of mesosystem
b.professional associations
c.learning at home
d.caring communities
e.effective partnership practices
f.play
g.Partnership for Science Literacy
h.National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
i.social studies education for young children
j.early childhood teachers
provides information and resources for families to find out more about effective science education for young children

Question 58

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.application of mesosystem
b.professional associations
c.learning at home
d.caring communities
e.effective partnership practices
f.play
g.Partnership for Science Literacy
h.National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
i.social studies education for young children
j.early childhood teachers
support family involvement in children's learning at home

Question 59

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.application of mesosystem
b.professional associations
c.learning at home
d.caring communities
e.effective partnership practices
f.play
g.Partnership for Science Literacy
h.National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
i.social studies education for young children
j.early childhood teachers
share with families and communities that young children think differently than older children and adults