CDA Review Quiz 1

The teacher is using signs and props to indicate the number of preschoolers allowed in a certain area at one time. This is an example of what major effective learning environment element?

• Safety

• Culture

• Zoning

• Set-up

Which of the following is the sense of being separate or distinctly different from others?

• Repositioned self

• Existential self

• Categorical Self

• Altered Self

When children paint, beside developing their small motor skills, they are developing their:

• Large motor skills

• Sense of sight

• Sequencing Skills

• Transitioning skills

Two two-year old children in your care have been fighting over the same toy all week. You have tried giving each child a designated time with the toy, but they are still squabbling and complaining while the other is using the toy. In this situation, which would be the best procedure?

• Put the children in time-out whenever they argue

• Remove the toy from the room for a short period of time

• Buy an identical toy so that they do not have to share

• Ask the parents to send an identical toy for each of the children

"Can perform more challenging tasks when assisted by more advanced adults" is a major assumption of whose cognitive theory?

• Erikson

• Kohlberg

• Piaget

• Vygotsky

What stage of the parent/teacher relationship requires the preschool teacher to outline specific goals, responsibilities and roles of the classroom?

• Flexible Stage

• Maintenance Stage

• Beginning Stage

• Ending Stage

Which self regulated learning process stage is also referred to as performance control?

• Idealistic Self

• Forethought

• Volitional control

• Self Reflection

Which of the following is a type of observation method?

• Formal

• Dynamic

• Both formal and informal

• Both informal and dynamic

The NAEYC defines professional development as the initial preparations such as the pre-service and the:

• Program extension such as marketing

• Certification such as this test

• Learning experiences such as in-service

• Application such as for this test and your future programs

Preschool teachers can work on building positive relationships with coworkers by following a few principles used to build relationships. Which of the following principles is associated with enjoying hobbies so you are happier at work?

• Listening actively

• Be willing to admit your mistakes

• Investing in other parts of your life

• Understanding that you cannot always be perfect