Question 1

NAEYC's (1998) recognized standard for young children's program planning is called Developmentally Constructive Practice.

Accepted Answer

NAEYC's recognized standard for young children's program planning is called Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), not Developmentally Constructive Practice.

Question 2

Put many learning objectives in your planned activity, and children will learn more.

Accepted Answer

Overloading children with too many learning objectives can overwhelm them and hinder their ability to focus and retain information effectively. It's better to focus on a few well-defined objectives for deeper understanding and better learning outcomes.

Question 3

If something unexpected happens in your planned group time, children may ask questions you are unprepared to answer.

Accepted Answer

If something unexpected happens, children may ask questions that you did not anticipate or prepare for. It is important to remain calm, listen to the children, and provide honest and age-appropriate answers or explanations as best as possible.

Question 4

Written lesson plans are busy work for student teachers.

Accepted Answer

Written lesson plans are an essential part of teaching and are not considered busy work for student teachers. They help to ensure that the teacher is organized and prepared for the lesson, and they can be reviewed and revised for future use.

Question 5

Instead of including language growth opportunities in all activities, plan language lessons.

Accepted Answer

Incorporating language growth opportunities into all activities allows for more natural and contextual learning, making it easier for learners to absorb and use the language effectively.

Question 6

In a planned activity, if children lose focus because of an interruption, it is best to end the activity.

Accepted Answer

It is not necessary to end the activity immediately if children lose focus due to an interruption. The teacher or facilitator can redirect their attention and try to regain their focus before deciding to end the activity.

Question 7

Treat children as eager learners, and they probably will be!

Accepted Answer

When children are treated as eager learners, it can encourage and motivate them to continue learning and exploring. However, if they are constantly criticized or discouraged, they may become hesitant or disinterested in learning.

Question 8

Terminating statements tell children how to proceed to the next activity or area.

Accepted Answer

Terminating statements are used to bring an activity to an end, not to instruct children on how to proceed to the next activity or area.

Question 9

A balanced curriculum plans plenty of intellectual activities and few play activities.

Accepted Answer

A balanced curriculum should include both intellectual and play activities in order to address cognitive, social, and emotional development in young children. Both types of activities are important for their overall growth and learning.

Question 10

Rather than start with large groups, it is best for student teachers to plan for small groups.

Accepted Answer

Planning for small groups allows student teachers to better differentiate instruction, build relationships with students, and provide individualized support. It also allows for easier classroom management and increased student engagement. Starting with large groups can be overwhelming and may not effectively meet the needs of all learners.

Question 11

At the end of a student teacher's planned activity, evaluation involves simply rating the activity as good, bad, or passable.

Accepted Answer

Evaluation should involve more than just a simple rating of good, bad, or passable. It should include specific and constructive feedback on what worked well, what could be improved, and how the objectives were met.

Question 12

One should let cooperating teachers plan the cleanup of student teacher's activities.

Accepted Answer

As a professional, a student teacher must take responsibility for planning and implementing clean up measures after their activities. While cooperating teachers may offer guidance and feedback, ultimately it is the student teacher's responsibility to ensure a safe and organized learning environment for their students.

Question 13

Emerging literacy is not a valid assumption because children naturally become literate by growing up in the average home.

Accepted Answer

Emerging literacy is a valid assumption because although children may naturally acquire some literacy skills in a typical home environment, the intentional instruction and exposure to literacy practices at school and in early childhood education programs can significantly enhance and accelerate their development of literacy skills.

Question 14

Resource files are not usually theme-based but are open-ended collections.

Accepted Answer

Resource files are not specific to a particular theme or topic, but rather contain a variety of resources that may be useful for different purposes. They can include images, icons, sound effects, backgrounds, and other types of media.

Question 15

Standards for preschool program planning are set by the U.S. government.

Accepted Answer

Standards for preschool program planning vary by state and are often set by state departments of education or early childhood education agencies. While there are recommended guidelines from the federal government, such as the Head Start Program Performance Standards, states have the autonomy to create their own standards and curriculum frameworks.

Question 16

Discriminatory behavior in young children calls for punishment.

Accepted Answer

Young children often mimic behaviors they observe in their environment and may not understand the implications of their actions. Education and guidance are more effective approaches to address discriminatory behavior in young children, helping them learn about diversity and empathy.

Question 17

Most teachers rely on their resource files to plan programs.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

An anti-bias curriculum emphasizes the inequities of diversity.

Accepted Answer

An anti-bias curriculum aims to challenge prejudices, stereotypes, and bias, promoting equality and inclusivity rather than emphasizing the inequities of diversity.

Question 19

Children's play gives clues to program planning.

Accepted Answer

Children's play can provide insight into their interests and needs, which can inform program planning for activities and learning experiences.

Question 20

Because children know what happened yesterday, there is no purpose in mentioning it.

Accepted Answer

While children may remember what happened yesterday, it may still be relevant to mention it in certain contexts, such as when discussing plans or events that occurred. Additionally, mentioning yesterday's events can help reinforce memory and understanding of the passage of time.

Quiz 4: Instructional Planning