Early Childhood Learning and Development Quiz

What is at the heart of early learning and development?

• Technology

• Relationships

• Curriculum

• Environment

What do babies learn through early interactions?

• To use digital devices

• To read and write

• To feel secure, communicate, and enjoy being with people

• To solve mathematical problems

What do toddlers and young children love to do as they grow?

• Study alone

• Play, chat, watch, and be with others

• Read books

• Use computers

What are good adult/child interactions characterized by?

• Competitive and challenging

• Passive and indifferent

• Strict, disciplined, and formal

• Respectful, playful, enjoyable, enabling, and rewarding

What does the adult do to respect all children?

• Focuses only on their weaknesses

• Ignores their needs

• Respects all children as individuals with rights

• Avoids interaction with them

What does the adult provide to facilitate children’s independence?

• Constant supervision

• Strict rules and guidelines

• Limited options for activities

• Opportunities to initiate activities and make choices

What should adults take into account for children with additional needs?

• Treat them the same as others

• Ignore their needs

• Provide significant support for extended periods

• Focus only on their weaknesses

What influences the adult’s decisions about interactions with children?

• Relevant aims, learning goals, and activities

• Personal preferences

• Children’s physical appearance

• The adult’s mood

What shapes children’s learning and development?

• Relationships with important people in their lives

• Access to technology

• Formal education only

• Strict discipline

What is the role of parents, practitioners, and professionals in out-of-home settings?

• Provide strict rules

• Work together for the benefit of children

• Focus only on their own tasks

• Avoid interaction with children