Question 1

Preventive discipline relies on:
A) planning by the adult to prevent misbehavior.
B) positive reinforcement procedures.
C) children learning ways to behave safely.
D) preparing duplicate materials for children.

Accepted Answer

Planning by the adult to prevent misbehavior is the foundation of preventive discipline.

Question 2

A teaching schedule should specify:
A) when teachers take vacation.
B) the location of each teacher for each area/activity of the day.
C) parent observation times.
D) menu options for snacks or lunch.

Accepted Answer

A teaching schedule should specify the location of each teacher for each area/activity of the day to ensure proper supervision and organization of activities.

Question 3

What is true about an inclusive classroom for preschoolers?
A) A bathroom may include a handrail or footstools.
B) A special area may be designated for the needs of children with disabilities.
C) A playground may not be necessary.
D) A sleeping area is not necessary.

Accepted Answer

Inclusive classrooms are designed to accommodate the needs of all children, including those with disabilities. Handrails or footstools in bathrooms are examples of modifications that can help ensure accessibility for all students.

Question 4

During free play, it is the teacher's responsibility:
A) to sit back, watch, and plan for the next activity.
B) to plan lessons for the day and week if possible while they play.
C) to observe the children and interact and facilitate play opportunities.
D) complete the developmental checklists.

Accepted Answer

During free play, teachers should observe and interact with children to facilitate play opportunities, supporting their development and learning.

Question 5

Teachers who routinely help children restore the play area after use:
A) are promoting learned helplessness.
B) provide valuable lessons in common courtesy as well as regard for safety.
C) make children feel incompetent in their abilities.
D) are interfering in the child's development.

Accepted Answer

Helping children restore the play area teaches them responsibility, teamwork, and respect for shared spaces, which are important aspects of common courtesy and safety.

Question 6

To meet the range of developmental levels within a group of young children:
A) the learning environment must be well structured as well as flexible.
B) the environment must be flexible and open.
C) areas must be clearly defined for developmental ages.
D) rules must be followed by all, regardless of disability.

Accepted Answer

A well-structured yet flexible learning environment can accommodate the diverse developmental needs of young children, allowing for both stability and adaptability.

Question 7

Wolfensberger recommends bringing as few pieces of specialized equipment into the classroom as possible because of which of the following?
A) It brands the children as too different.
B) It is never actually needed.
C) It is seldom used.
D) Teachers are not comfortable with using it.

Accepted Answer

Bringing specialized equipment into the classroom can brand children as too different, which can hinder their integration and acceptance among peers.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of preventive discipline?
A) It makes a teacher's job easier.
B) It communicates to children how to behave.
C) It provides an easy system to explain to parents.
D) It is easy to implement.

Accepted Answer

It communicates to children how to behave.

Question 9

Visual cues, appropriately sized equipment, and easily reached coat hooks are all examples of ways to increase a child's:
A) incompetence.
B) patience.
C) independence.
D) ability to request assistance.

Accepted Answer

These elements are designed to help children perform tasks on their own, thereby fostering their independence.

Question 10

According to the text, teachers should be flexible in allowing children to move toys and materials from one play area to another because it provides an opportunity for children to do which of the following?
A) Learn how to put things away in the correct location or center
B) Expand on their play and creativity
C) Have more room to play
D) Generalize play skills across areas

Accepted Answer

Allowing children to move toys and materials helps them expand on their play and creativity by enabling them to explore and combine different play elements.

Question 11

One of the most effective and often overlooked strategies of preventive discipline is:
A) promoting independence.
B) offering choice.
C) structured flexibility.
D) novelty.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a schedule that may be problematic for some children?
A) Children come in from recess and quietly look at books prior to being called to circle.
B) Children finish their snacks, then after clearing their spot, they transition to the playground where a teacher is waiting.
C) Children come in from recess and find their carpet square for story time.
D) At the end of the day, first graders draw a picture to accompany their morning writing.

Accepted Answer

Some children may find it difficult to transition directly from the active environment of recess to sitting quietly for story time without a calming or transitional activity in between.

Question 13

The intentional incorporation of specific learning objectives into play and routine classroom activities is called:
A) incidental learning.
B) embedded learning opportunities.
C) scheduled learning activities.
D) learning goals schedule.

Accepted Answer

Embedded learning opportunities involve integrating specific learning objectives into everyday activities and play, making learning more natural and contextually relevant for students.

Question 14

When materials and activities are offered at different levels and with different choices of products, it is referred to as:
A) individualized transitioning.
B) curriculum planning.
C) differentiation.
D) individualized education plan.

Accepted Answer

Differentiation involves offering materials and activities at various levels and providing different choices to meet the diverse needs of students.

Question 15

Which of the following is the most important outcome of a well-planned environment?
A) The classrooms look good when giving tours to prospective families.
B) It provides guidance to the children and adults about appropriate behavior.
C) It is easier for the teacher to find things.
D) It is required for licensing.

Accepted Answer

It provides guidance to the children and adults about appropriate behavior.

Question 16

Which of the following are the broad types of learning experiences provided by most preschools?
A) academic, teacher-structured, small group
B) discovery, self-help, teacher-structured
C) self-help, academic, teacher-structured
D) teacher-structured, large group, parent-led

Accepted Answer

Most preschools provide learning experiences that include discovery (child-led exploration), self-help (developing independence), and teacher-structured activities (guided learning).

Question 17

An open-ended block of time in which children realize the learnings inherent in the play material is called:
A) teacher-structured.
B) discovery learning.
C) independent skills.
D) collective learning.

Accepted Answer

Discovery learning refers to an open-ended approach where children explore and learn through interaction with play materials, realizing the inherent learnings on their own.

Question 18

What determines the number and type of procedures a teacher uses in the classroom?
A) The number of children
B) The age of the children
C) The number of adults
D) The length of the program's day

Accepted Answer

The age of the children determines the developmental stage and needs, influencing the number and type of procedures a teacher uses in the classroom.

Question 19

Aspects of a quality infant/toddler program include appropriate group size and ratios, an adequate physical environment, continuity of care, and:
A) flexible scheduling.
B) visual schedules.
C) a focus on pre-academic learning.
D) novel caregivers.

Accepted Answer

Flexible scheduling allows for the individual needs and rhythms of infants and toddlers to be met, which is crucial for their development and well-being.

Question 20

Why is it important for teachers to strike a balance between providing an adequate number of materials versus too many materials?
A) Too many materials can reduce a child's opportunity to learn to share.
B) Teaching sharing is one of the most critical skills for a teacher to emphasize.
C) There is often not adequate storage space for toys.
D) Having more materials means it is easy to replace broken or lost pieces.

Accepted Answer

Providing too many materials can lead to less interaction and sharing among children, which is an important social skill to develop.

Quiz 13: Arranging the Learning Environment

Preventive discipline relies on:

A teaching schedule should specify:

What is true about an inclusive classroom for preschoolers?

During free play, it is the teacher's responsibility:

Teachers who routinely help children restore the play area after use:

To meet the range of developmental levels within a group of young children:

Wolfensberger recommends bringing as few pieces of specialized equipment into the classroom as possible because of which of the following?

Which of the following is true of preventive discipline?

Visual cues, appropriately sized equipment, and easily reached coat hooks are all examples of ways to increase a child's:

According to the text, teachers should be flexible in allowing children to move toys and materials from one play area to another because it provides an opportunity for children to do which of the following?

One of the most effective and often overlooked strategies of preventive discipline is:

Which of the following is an example of a schedule that may be problematic for some children?

The intentional incorporation of specific learning objectives into play and routine classroom activities is called:

When materials and activities are offered at different levels and with different choices of products, it is referred to as:

Which of the following is the most important outcome of a well-planned environment?

Which of the following are the broad types of learning experiences provided by most preschools?

An open-ended block of time in which children realize the learnings inherent in the play material is called:

What determines the number and type of procedures a teacher uses in the classroom?

Aspects of a quality infant/toddler program include appropriate group size and ratios, an adequate physical environment, continuity of care, and:

Why is it important for teachers to strike a balance between providing an adequate number of materials versus too many materials?