Practice Quiz 7

According to Loris Malaguzzi, what is considered the 'third teacher'?

• Peers

• Books

• Environment

• Parents

What tool is extensively used to assess and evaluate childcare programs?

• Parent Feedback Survey

• Teacher Observation Form

• Child Development Checklist

• Environment Rating Scales (ERS)

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic needs all children have according to ERS?

• Protection of their health and safety

• Building positive relationships

• Opportunities for stimulation and learning from experience

• Access to technology

How many Environment Rating Scales are there depending on the type of program being assessed?

• 5

• 3

• 4

• 2

Which subscale is NOT part of the ECERS scales?

• Personal Care Routines

• Language and Literacy

• Space and Furnishings

• Technology Integration

What is a suggested solution for children running in the classroom?

• Increase the number of teachers

• Use shelves and furniture to divide the space

• Reduce the number of children

• Provide more toys

What is a possible cause for children fighting over toys?

• Too many toys

• Too many activities

• Too many popular toys are one-of-a-kind

• Not enough space

What should be done if children are wandering around and unable to choose activities?

• Increase the number of children

• Provide more snacks

• Reduce the number of teachers

• Add more activity choices

What is a suggested change to the environment if children are continually intruding on others' workspace?

• Define work areas for children

• Reduce the number of children

• Increase the number of teachers

• Provide more toys

According to the California Preschool Program Guidelines, what increases opportunities for children to have engaging and meaningful interactions?

• Teacher's intentional design of the learning environment

• More toys

• More teachers

• Longer playtime