DECE2084 ECE Philosophy, Theory and Policy

Which of the following best describe 'Early Childhood Education'?

• It is where children participate in teaching and learning sessions.

• It is a diverse field which serves children aged from birth to 8.

• It teaches children to be socially competent.

• It is to provide the high quality care to young children.

Who plays the most important role in shaping young children at its initial stage of learning?

• Parents

• Teachers

• Community

• Parents and Teachers

Which of the following is NOT the main domains of development?

• Moral

• Emotional

• Social

• Intellectual

____________ is a term we use to describe the various areas of development are at balance while imparting knowledge in young children.

• Physical Education

• Balance Education

• Whole Education

• Holistic Education

Which of the following is a goal of NAEYC?

• Targeting to obtain best education for all.

• Achieving in providing the best care for young children.

• Working to achieve a high quality system of ECE.

• Aiming to provide more quality educators for the community.

Education in Malaysia is an on-going effort towards further developing the potential of individuals in a holistic and integrated manner so as to produce individuals who are intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically balanced and harmonious, based on a firm belief in and devotion to God. Such an effort is designed to produce Malaysian citizens who are knowledgeable and competent, who possess high moral standards, and who are responsible and capable of achieving a high level of personal well-being, as well as being able to contribute to the betterment of the family, the society and the nation at large.

The above statement relate with the Malaysian National Educational Philosophy.

• True

• False

-Based on the child's interest

-Related to new situations arising out of the learning environment

The above points are related with ____________________ curriculum.

• emergent

• integrated

• philosophy

• definite

All of the points below are related with the aims of Pre-School curriculum EXCEPT _____________ .

• The science and technology development of the child.

• The social and emotional development of the child.

• The cognitive development of the child.

• The spiritual and moral development of the child.

"It is occurs when the children are mentally involved in direct experiences that help them connect the information and skills they are learning to their own lives".

The BEST features for the characteristics of meaningful curriculum that relate with the statement above is ________________.

• inclusive

• relevant to young children

• promotes active learning

• culturally responsive

- Number and age of children

- Time and space

- Ratio

- Race and gender

- Culture

- Special education needs

In ________________ the curriculum, all of the above elements should be considered in order to provide a significant values for the flow of curriculum.

• selecting

• managing

• planning

• organising