Early Childhood Education I (7.02)

Which is a direct guidance technique?

• The teacher made sure the shelves were hung low enough for the children to reach.

• The teacher set up the classroom so all of the places where children play could be seen.

• The teacher showed the children pictures of where the bathroom was located and how to get there.

• The teacher stated instructions for the children in positive terms

The teacher told Tammy to move to a quiet spot in the corner until she could calm down. Which technique for guiding behavior was this?

• I-messages

• Modeling

• Time out

• Warning

Which is an example of a child showing self-control?

• Margie threw her food on the floor when she could not get her way.

• Norma stopped pointing her fork at Patty when the teacher asked her to stop.

• Oliver gave some of his candy to his playmate after his mother told him to share.

• Perry put his hands in his pockets to keep from hitting the child who was bothering him.

When Roland picked up Jared’s coat from the floor, Ms. Abbott immediately praised him for being helpful. Which technique for effective praise is this?

• Do not overuse praise

• Establish eye contact

• Give praise right away

• Make praise age-appropriate

When Sally spilled the bag of confetti on the floor, the teacher placed a broom and dust pan nearby. Which technique for guiding behavior is this?

• Modeling

• Redirecting

• Suggesting

• Warning

Walter wanted to evaluate the self-concepts of his preschoolers. Which question would help him do this?

• Does the child disappoint other children?

• Does the child disappoint you sometimes?

• Does the child feel disappointed?

• Does the child show pride in accomplishments?

Tracy wanted to evaluate the self-concepts of the four children she had been assigned to observe. Which question would help her do this?

• Does the child speak clearly?

• Does the child speak loudly enough to be heard?

• Does the child speak positively about himself/herself?

• Does the child speak positively about others?

Which is an example of a prosocial behavior?

• Alison patted Tommy on the back when he was crying.

• Beth took the toy she wanted from Sharon.

• Carrie refused to help the other children clean up.

• Devon cried when he could not go out and play.

Which is an indirect guidance technique?

• Be calm and relaxed no matter what happens

• Label boxes with picture cues so children can store things correctly

• Use simple words that are easy to understand

• Use words that send a positive message

Miss Jenkins knelt and looked at Shelley’s drawing, then told her how much she liked it. Which technique for effective praise is this?

• Do not overuse praise

• Establish eye contact

• Give praise immediately

• Make praise age-appropriate