ECE 5 - Final Quiz

What is one strategy to build phonological awareness in children?

• Asking children to read independently

• Playing games that involve sounds in language

• Providing worksheets on writing skills

• Asking children to identify colors in a book

Which of the following is a language-rich learning experience?

• Reading only from a single storybook

• Asking children to repeat a stiry word-for-word

• Engaging in conversation where children are asked open-ended questions

• Having children color pictures related to a story during the reading session

How can the use of alphabet activities help children in early literacy?

• It helps children memorize the entire alphabet

• It improves their ability to write long essays

• It encourages children to read independently

• It engages children with letter names and sounds

How does free play contribute to early literacy development?

• It fosters creativity and helps children's development

• It provides opportunities for children to practice reading aloud

• It restricts children from interacting with others

• It focuses only on physical activities

What is the primary benefit of embedded direct instruction in early childhood education?

• It provides systematic and explicit teaching of skills within ongoing activities

• It ensures that children learn independently without teacher guidance

• It focuses solely on theoretical knowledge

• It prevents children from making mistakes in learning

What is an example of a normal deviation in behavior for young children?

• A child biting another child during play

• A child throws tantrums frequently during class

• A child expressing frustration by kicking a chair

• A child briefly grabs a toy from a classmate during a game

In the Teaching Pyramid, which level focuses on creating a safe and caring environment for children?

• 1st level: Building positive relationships

• 2nd level: Preventive practices

• 3rd level: Social and emotional teaching strategies

• 4th level: Intensive individualized interventions

If a child frequently bites classmates during playtime, how should an early childhood teacher use the functional behavior assessment (FBA) to address the behavior?

• Identify the function of the behavior and teach the child an alternative behavior

• Ignore the behavior and let the child resolve it independently

• Immediately remove the child from the play area without any further action

• Reward the child for not biting during playtime with praise

Why is it important for early childhood teachers to differentiate between normal deviations and problematic behaviors in young children?

• It helps teachers to punish the child more effectively

• It ensures that children who display normal behaviors are treated the same as those who have developmental delays

• It allows teachers to provide the appropriate level of intervention and support for children

• It minimizes the need for teacher involvement in the classroom

A child repeatedly throws toys to get attention from the teacher. Based on the FBA, what would be an appropriate intervention?

• Ignore the child’s behavior and wait for it to stop

• Remove all toys from the classroom

• Punish the child by taking away playtime privileges

• Teach the child to ask for help when needed attention