ECE Chapters 1-3

Early childhood education covers the period from birth to __________.

• 3 years old.

• 5 years old.

• 6 years old and 1st grade.

• 9 years old and 3rd grade.

People who are considering a career working with children should ask themselves which question?

• Will there be a need for early childhood teachers

• what are the responsibilities of early childhood teachers

• do I have the personal characteristcs to be successful as a early childhood education teacher

• all of the above

Which of the following is NOT a change that has taken place in families that has impacted the need for more early childhood education teachers.

• more mother's with higher education

• mother's stay home longer with new babies

• an increase need for dual incomes

• smaller family size means more money to spend on early childhood education

Families are more mobile and may move away from relatives who would otherwise provide child care support.

• True

• False

Child care is one of the most pressing issues faced by employees.

• True

• False

The first 5 years of life are the most critical, so quality early childhood education programs can help because

• they are more successful in school

• they are less likely to have beahavioral problems

• they earn better grades in the following school years

• all of the above

All children who attend are provided with a comprehensive health plan.

• child care centers

• family child care

• head start

Emphasis is on self-education

• family child care

• head start

• Montessori Schools

These offer full-day child care but are not housed in a private home.

• child care centers

• family child care

• parent cooperatives

These programs are usually provided before and after school.

• laboratory schools

• school-age programs

• parent cooperatives