Early Childhood Program Questions

If there were no licensing regulations dictating enrollment ratios and group size,

• it would be a good opportunity to save on teacher salaries and make a little profit for a change.

• it would be a good time to combine several age groups and remodel a classroom.

• following a standard of small groups with low adult-to-child ratios is still desirable.

• a good alternative would be to increase the number of adults as the group size increases.

The practice of regrouping children at significant times of the day when children arrive or leave

• works satisfactorily because the program attendance is low at those times.

• tends to increase anxiety levels for children, caregivers, and parents.

• is necessary in order to keep payroll down.

• is a good idea because they enjoy being with other groups of children.

Which of the following individuals may be refused admittance into an early childhood program?

• A child who has learning disabilities and has difficulty with language

• A child who has a hearing loss and requires an interpreter

• A child who is exhibiting hyperactive tendencies and has great difficulty remaining still during quiet time

• A child whose outbursts during his seizures have resulted in injuries to those around him

Small groups in carefully planned spaces provide

• no time for children to be alone.

• opportunity to spend time alone with just one adult.

• little opportunity to explore their surroundings.

• constant stimulation for the children

Effective directors recognize that

• they can increase enrollment by becoming inclusive.

• they may not be able to meet the needs of all children.

• additional training may be required before becoming inclusive.

• All of these are correct.

If a child is rejected for reasons other than full enrollment, the reasons should be discussed with the family to avoid any misunderstandings.

• True

• False

Grouping decisions for newcomers are often made in the fall, as demand for spaces usually follows the cyclical nature of the public-school year.

• True

• False

One remedy for working with troubled, angry children is adjusting classroom practices to promote the emotional well-being and resilience of all children in the classroom.

• True

• False

Why are "content standards" often cited as obstacles to the concept of an emergent curriculum?

• Teachers often exhibit an "EITHER/OR" perspective.

• Teachers often exhibit a "BOTH/AND" perspective.

• The addition of content standards does not affect the concept of an emergent curriculum.

• An emergent curriculum does not have content standards.

Play time for many teachers is often an opportunity to

• take care of classroom details, such as cleaning up or preparing the next activity.

• ignore the children and get some rest.

• take personal calls on their cell phones.

• eat lunch