Deck 2: Types of Programs

Question 1

Early childhood programs reflect the needs of society.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Early childhood programs are similar in their educational goals and practices.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Full-day child care is a modern phenomenon.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Good, affordable, accessible child care is readily available for all of today's families.

Question 5

DAP refers to an academically rigorous early childhood program.

Question 6

"Cultural appropriateness" is the ability to integrate a child's ethnic background into the mainstream of American life.

Question 7

Most family child care homes are licensed.

Question 8

National licensing standards exist for all early childhood programs.

Question 9

Parent cooperatives no longer exist.

Question 10

Head Start began as part of the government's War on Poverty in the 1960s.

Question 11

The age range among children in mixed-age groups is usually about one year.

Question 12

According to the The Children of the Cost, Quality, and Outcomes Study Go to School study, children who were at risk gained the most from positive child care experiences.

Question 13

Head Start was established in 1994 as part of the Head Start Reauthorization Act.

Question 14

All 50 states require offering a full-day kindergarten.

Question 15

Wages are an important consideration of quality child care.

Question 16

Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is based on ____.

A) what a teacher knows about child development
B) what a teacher knows about an individual child
C) what a teacher knows about the child's social and cultural background
D) All of these are correct.

Question 17

The most important determinant of a good program is ____.

A) quality and compensation of staff
B) the curriculum
C) indoor and outdoor environment
D) health and safety of children

Question 18

A core principle of the traditional nursery school is ____.

A) social competence
B) free play for long periods of time
C) balance of active/quiet play
D) All of these are correct.

Question 19

Child care always differs from other programs in ____.

A) length of day
B) curriculum
C) training of staff
D) philosophy

Question 20

Quality child care focuses on ____.

A) curriculum
B) wages
C) size of playground
D) parent involvement
E) All of these are correct.

Question 21

For 1.7 million the chosen option for child care is ____.

A) nursery school
B) laboratory school
C) family child care
D) grandparents
E) nanny

Question 22

Laboratory schools ____.

A) housed at a college or university
B) participate with teacher training
C) focused on research
D) provided educational models
E) All of these are correct.

Question 23

The largest single provider of child care in the United States is ____.

A) the government
B) churches
C) public school districts
D) colleges and universities

Question 24

Head Start has been a leader in ____.

A) diversity/multicultural/multiracial education
B) research
C) curriculum
D) Religion
E) Both A and C are correct.

Question 25

Looping is ____.

A) a game to help children learn coordination
B) considered stressful for children
C) the practice of keeping children and their teacher together for at least two years
D) a new name for parent-teacher conferences

Question 26

Advantages of mixed-age grouping include ____.

A) social skills are enhanced
B) sense of community is fostered
C) children's developmental levels are taken into consideration
D) older children will help younger children
E) All of these are correct.

Question 27

The lasting effects of a quality early childhood program have been the subject of several research studies. These studies seem to indicate that children who are enrolled in high-quality programs ____.

A) have better social and cognitive skills, and earn more money as adults
B) are likely to have more children
C) receive more special education
D) are likely to become early childhood educators

Question 28

The primary reason parents choose homeschooling over public or private schooling is _____.

A) greater potential for a better education
B) religious philosophy
C) public schools provide poor learning environments
D) financial concerns

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT cited by educators as a concern regarding homeschool educational programs?

A) too much focus on the arts
B) lack of uniformity in regulations
C) lack of socialization opportunities
D) too great a time commitment is demanded of parents

Question 30

A need early childhood programs meet is _____.

A) caring for children while parents work
B) an activity arena for children
C) academic or readiness instruction
D) All of these are correct.

Question 31

Programs evaluations are based on which of the following steps?

A) define objectives
B) implement the findings
C) choose an instrument
D) All of these are correct.

Question 32

The Perry Preschool Project is noteworthy because it was _____.

A) the first study to track children to age 27
B) an evaluation of teacher credentials
C) a new curriculum
D) None of these are correct.

Question 33

A good infant/toddler program will differ from preschool education in _____.

A) providing one on one care
B) delayed adult responses
C) inconsistent communication with parents
D) high staff turnover

Question 34

According to Hyun, cultural congruency can be addressed through _____.

A) devaluing objects from home
B) relationships between home and school learning
C) ignoring certain groups of individuals
D) undermining children's personal experiences

Question 35

Common factors among all early childhood programs are _____.

A) age of children served
B) philosophical ideals
C) staff education
D) All of these are correct.
E) None of these are correct.

Question 36

Program evaluations include an assessment of _____.

A) performance and behavior
B) areas of difficulty
C) plans for the future
D) All of these are correct.

Question 37

Agencies that sponsor early childhood programs are _____.

A) NAEYC
B) state agencies
C) social services
D) All of these are correct.

Question 38

"Redshirting" is often justified by _____

A) parent's desire for the child to be 6 when they enter Kindergarten
B) failing a child in Kindergarten
C) passing a child because he is too old to be in Kindergarten
D) None of these are correct.

Question 39

Issues that affect quality in a child care center are _____.

A) cost and classroom size
B) staff/child ratio and class materials
C) staff turnover and low wages
D) playground equipment and cost

Question 40

Match the description with the type of program.

-Faith-based programs

A) Parents run the school
B) Takes place in child's home
C) A comprehensive program
D) Recognizes the child's "personhood"
E) Housed in churches/synagogues
F) Required in 41 states
G) Parents are teachers

Question 41

Match the description with the type of program.

-Home schooling

A) Parents run the school
B) Takes place in child's home
C) A comprehensive program
D) Recognizes the child's "personhood"
E) Housed in churches/synagogues
F) Required in 41 states
G) Parents are teachers

Question 42

Match the description with the type of program.

-Nannies

A) Parents run the school
B) Takes place in child's home
C) A comprehensive program
D) Recognizes the child's "personhood"
E) Housed in churches/synagogues
F) Required in 41 states
G) Parents are teachers

Question 43

Match the description with the type of program.

-Head Start

A) Parents run the school
B) Takes place in child's home
C) A comprehensive program
D) Recognizes the child's "personhood"
E) Housed in churches/synagogues
F) Required in 41 states
G) Parents are teachers

Question 44

Match the description with the type of program.

-Kindergarten

A) Parents run the school
B) Takes place in child's home
C) A comprehensive program
D) Recognizes the child's "personhood"
E) Housed in churches/synagogues
F) Required in 41 states
G) Parents are teachers

Question 45

Match the description with the type of program.

-Infant/toddler care

A) Parents run the school
B) Takes place in child's home
C) A comprehensive program
D) Recognizes the child's "personhood"
E) Housed in churches/synagogues
F) Required in 41 states
G) Parents are teachers

Question 46

Match the description with the type of program.

-Parent cooperatives

A) Parents run the school
B) Takes place in child's home
C) A comprehensive program
D) Recognizes the child's "personhood"
E) Housed in churches/synagogues
F) Required in 41 states
G) Parents are teachers

Question 47

Match the appropriate descriptions with the names.

-NAEYC

A) Quality, affordability, compensation
B) Fringe benefit
C) DCAP
D) Developmentally appropriate practices

Question 48

Match the appropriate descriptions with the names.

-Cultural congruence

A) Quality, affordability, compensation
B) Fringe benefit
C) DCAP
D) Developmentally appropriate practices

Question 49

Match the appropriate descriptions with the names.

-Triple threats

A) Quality, affordability, compensation
B) Fringe benefit
C) DCAP
D) Developmentally appropriate practices

Question 50

Match the appropriate descriptions with the names.

-Employer-sponsored child care

A) Quality, affordability, compensation
B) Fringe benefit
C) DCAP
D) Developmentally appropriate practices

Question 51

Match the program with the needs of the children.

-Those with special needs

A) Parent cooperative
B) Church/synagogue-based program
C) Family child care
D) Infant/toddler program
E) Inclusive programs

Question 52

Match the program with the needs of the children.

-Those who need all-day care

A) Parent cooperative
B) Church/synagogue-based program
C) Family child care
D) Infant/toddler program
E) Inclusive programs

Question 53

Match the program with the needs of the children.

-Those who are under 2 years of age

A) Parent cooperative
B) Church/synagogue-based program
C) Family child care
D) Infant/toddler program
E) Inclusive programs

Question 54

Match the program with the needs of the children.

-Those whose parents want to be involved

A) Parent cooperative
B) Church/synagogue-based program
C) Family child care
D) Infant/toddler program
E) Inclusive programs

Question 55

Match the program with the needs of the children.

-Those with specific religious interests

A) Parent cooperative
B) Church/synagogue-based program
C) Family child care
D) Infant/toddler program
E) Inclusive programs

Question 56

Match the key practice with the definition.

-Ongoing and monitors each child's progress in meeting program goals

A) Creating a caring community of learners
B) Teaching to enhance development and learning
C) Planning curriculum to achieve important goals
D) Assessing children's development and learning
E) Establishing reciprocal relationships with families

Question 57

Match the key practice with the definition.

-A balance of teacher-directed and child-initiated learning

A) Creating a caring community of learners
B) Teaching to enhance development and learning
C) Planning curriculum to achieve important goals
D) Assessing children's development and learning
E) Establishing reciprocal relationships with families

Question 58

Match the key practice with the definition.

-Developing collaborative relationships with families

A) Creating a caring community of learners
B) Teaching to enhance development and learning
C) Planning curriculum to achieve important goals
D) Assessing children's development and learning
E) Establishing reciprocal relationships with families

Question 59

Match the key practice with the definition.

-Supporting and valuing all children

A) Creating a caring community of learners
B) Teaching to enhance development and learning
C) Planning curriculum to achieve important goals
D) Assessing children's development and learning
E) Establishing reciprocal relationships with families

Question 60

Match the key practice with the definition.

-The knowledge of how children learn

A) Creating a caring community of learners
B) Teaching to enhance development and learning
C) Planning curriculum to achieve important goals
D) Assessing children's development and learning
E) Establishing reciprocal relationships with families

Question 61

Match the theorist with the special program offerings.

-Waldorf

A) mixed age grouping
B) looping
C) both mixed age grouping and looping

Question 62

Match the theorist with the special program offerings.

-Dewey

A) mixed age grouping
B) looping
C) both mixed age grouping and looping

Question 63

Match the theorist with the special program offerings.

-Reggio Emilia

A) mixed age grouping
B) looping
C) both mixed age grouping and looping

Question 64

Match the theorist with the special program offerings.

-Montessori

A) mixed age grouping
B) looping
C) both mixed age grouping and looping

Question 65

Match the theorist with the special program offerings.

-Piaget

A) mixed age grouping
B) looping
C) both mixed age grouping and looping

Question 66

Match the theorist with the special program offerings.

-Gardner

A) mixed age grouping
B) looping
C) both mixed age grouping and looping

Question 67

Match the theorist with the special program offerings.

-Vygotsky

A) mixed age grouping
B) looping
C) both mixed age grouping and looping

Question 68

Match the advantages and disadvantages to the following scenarios depicting family child care homes.

-Homes are unregulated

A) advantage
B) Disadvantage

Question 69

Match the advantages and disadvantages to the following scenarios depicting family child care homes.

-Providers often lack knowledge of child development

A) advantage
B) Disadvantage

Question 70

Match the advantages and disadvantages to the following scenarios depicting family child care homes.

-For children who do well in small groups

A) advantage
B) Disadvantage

Question 71

Match the advantages and disadvantages to the following scenarios depicting family child care homes.

-Known as a small in-home business

A) advantage
B) Disadvantage

Question 72

Match the advantages and disadvantages to the following scenarios depicting family child care homes.

-Consistency and stability from a single provider

A) advantage
B) Disadvantage

Question 73

Match the advantages and disadvantages to the following scenarios depicting family child care homes.

-Feeling of isolation

A) advantage
B) Disadvantage

Question 74

Match the advantages and disadvantages to the following scenarios depicting family child care homes.

-A way for men or women who want to stay home to make a little extra money

A) advantage
B) Disadvantage

Question 75

Match the advantages and disadvantages to the following scenarios depicting family child care homes.

-Flexible hours for families

A) advantage
B) Disadvantage

Question 76

Match the advantages and disadvantages to the following scenarios depicting family child care homes.

-Small and personalized

A) advantage
B) Disadvantage

Question 77

Match the advantages and disadvantages to the following scenarios depicting family child care homes.

-Articles are being published in professional journals

A) advantage
B) Disadvantage

Question 78

Match the advantages and disadvantages to the following scenarios depicting family child care homes.

-Professionalism is required

A) advantage
B) Disadvantage

Question 79

Match the advantages and disadvantages to the following scenarios depicting family child care homes.

-Star in the galaxy of child care options

A) advantage
B) Disadvantage

Question 80

Match the steps for assessment with the definition.

-have been met in a system of mutual accountability

A) Set goals
B) Define expectations
C) Be inclusive
D) Define objectives
E) Choose instrument