Question 1

Mr. Ernie and Ms. Dorothy are setting up their early education classroom. They have arranged everything for the students, but they just realized they have not thought about themselves. Briefly identify the types of adult space they need to include for themselves.

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Question 2

Briefly explain how the Reggio Emilia program approaches the learning environment.

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Question 3

Sam thinks his classroom should be square shaped, and Erin thinks it should be an L-shape. Briefly explain what research says about room shape and how that applies to Sam and Erin's disagreement.

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Question 4

Briefly explain why teachers use small areas of the classroom for activity centers, and give examples of such spaces.

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Question 5

Briefly explain how and why the materials used to make playground equipment have changed in recent years.

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Question 6

One parent told Anna that her preschool's playground had equipment that was too easy to master and did not help the kids grow. What can Anna do about this?

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Question 7

Ms. Reynolds has just learned that Jaron, a severely visually impaired student, is joining her class. Briefly explain the types of things can she do to make the learning environment better for Jaron.

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Question 8

Briefly describe the equipment needed in an early childhood classroom.

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Question 9

Briefly explain how to know if materials are developmentally appropriate.

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Question 10

Briefly explain the position statement developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media concerning the use of technology by children.

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Question 11

Explain how classroom organization influences student independence, productivity, and adherence to rules.

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Question 12

Ms. Gonzalez is trying to figure out how to maximize the space in her classroom. What guidelines would you share with her to help her accomplish her goal?

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Question 13

Explain the basic characteristics of learning centers and how to design and organize learning centers in a classroom.

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Question 14

Keith just bought a lot next to his school, where he wants to build an outdoor playground. Unfortunately, he is uninformed about safety issues. What things would you tell him to keep in mind to make sure his playground equipment is safe?

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Question 15

Melissa is redesigning her outdoor playground. She plans to level the ground, pave it all, and add a couple of pieces of equipment. Linda explains to her that she should keep some of the natural features. Explain how Melissa could use the natural features of the playground as Linda has suggested.

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Question 16

Explain the types of equipment a school may need to accommodate children with severe physical limitations.

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Question 17

Identify and explain eight questions to ask when selecting equipment for an early childhood program.

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Question 18

Identify the ten criteria for selecting materials for an early childhood program, and explain how you would use them to evaluate an example of play materials for purchase.

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Question 19

Explain and provide an example of a dramatic play kit that differs from the examples provided in the text.

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Question 20

Identify and explain the three principles teachers should follow when using media to support young children's learning.

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Quiz 8: The Physical Environment