ECD 101 (7,8,9)

According to the textbook, one of the most important ways that an early childhood professional can support families is by respecting differences through listening.

• True

• False

Which quality of the social-emotional environment describes children's need for consistency in the people around them in order to feel comfortable, safe, and secure in a program away from home?

• protection

• continuity

• responsiveness

• 
  nurturance

The intake interview is best characterized as a two-way exchange of information between the early childhood professional and the child and the child's family.

• True

• False

At Citizens' Academy, the teachers and administrators collaborate with families. Parents are encouraged to be involved in decision-making and, as a result, the parents are highly involved. The approach to working with families at Citizens' Academy is best described as a _______ approach.

• parents-as-partners

• parents-as-partners

• parent education

• parent involvement

Licensing standards vary by state and will impact the planning of the physical environment, including the organization of the physical-care centers and the amount of play space per child.

• True

• False

What is the goal of a pluralistic society?

• to focus on collectivistic rather than individualistic values

• to encourage its members to be collaborative rather than competitive

• to create a culture in which diversity is acknowledged, accepted, and celebrated

• to create a culture that is uniform and experiences little conflict

Of the following areas in Ms. Williams' three-year-old preschool classroom, which is considered an interest center?

• the space where children eat their snacks

• the space where the class aquarium is located

• the outdoor climbing equipment

• 
  the area used for cleaning up after painting and other messy art activities

What is the first step in planning an early childhood education environment?

• deciding how the environment will reflect program goals and values

• planning how the environment will match children's interests, developmental levels, and needs

• finding out the state regulations and licensing standards

• obtaining adequate liability insurance

In setting up developmentally appropriate environments for babies or children with mobility issues, it is important to think about the placement of overhead lights and even skylights in relation to where the child spends time on the floor.

• True

• False

Interest centers and gross-motor learning spaces can be set up inside or outside, but physical-care centers should always be set up inside.

• True

• False