Quiz 11: Prevention, Intervention and Guidance: Teachers

NAEYC'S ratio for early graders in the classroom is one teacher for every ________________children. A) 10 B) 15 C) 20 D) 25

Visuals in the classroom should be placed on the wall at what level? A) at eye level B) around 5-6 feet C) on the top border of the wall D) close to the ground

In every classroom teachers should establish all of the following? A) policies B) rules C) routines D) all of these

What color should not be used on the walls in a classroom? A) yellow B) red C) black D) brown

What offers children the opportunity to act out their feelings and fears in a safe environment and to practice protection skills? A) dramatic play B) social studies C) science D) math

The ability of a child to control their emotions and responses, and to react to situations in the context of the expected behaviors, is known as what? A) guidance B) self-regulation C) bibliotherapies D) consistency

Teaching Tolerance is a program that provides ideas for _______________on helping children develop understanding of others and avoid violence. A) parents B) teachers C) physiologist D) therapist

Teachers can provide appropriate guidance strategies by? A) being consistent B) speaking clearly C) listening D) all of these

At what level should you insure that no young child walks home alone from school and a well known parent is picking them up? A) middle school B) high school C) elementary school D) college

___________is/are (a) powerful tool(s) for teachers to use in preventing and intervening in abuse? A) Art and music B) Recess C) Lunch time D) Math and science

What is the proper meaning of guidance in child care? A) telling them where to go B) showing them what toy they want C) telling them how to get home if lost D) providing direction and support

What is key in discipline for teachers? A) being mean B) consistency C) never changing the way you discipline based on severity D) letting children make their own mistakes

Good ways to protect children in schools include A) fencing around playground areas. B) trusting a child to know who they are going home with. C) checking buses and cars after field trips. D) fencing around playground areas and checking buses and cars after field trips.

Which age group of children needs a lot of hugs and affection for good development? A) infants B) toddlers C) pre-schoolers D) elementary students

A child who comes from an abusive home will do best in a classroom environment that is which of the following? A) cold B) chaotic C) warm and inviting D) closed off spaces

How parents pick up and drop children is an example of a A) policy. B) routine and schedule. C) rule. D) guidelines.

______________ is providing children with direction and support. A) Teaching B) Guidance C) Accommodating D) Care giving

Which of the following are good rules for a classroom? A) calm feet B) caring hearts C) quiet hands D) all of these

Which is the best way to tell a child to stop running? A) "You need to walk." B) "Stop running." C) "Why aren't you walking?" D) none of these

When working with traumatized children you need to recognize that they A) pull themselves away and daydream. B) exhibit sudden anger. C) are often oppositional. D) all of these

Teaching is providing children with support and direction.

Routines provide stability and create a calming atmosphere where children know what to do and what to expect.

Infants and young toddlers need lots of hugs and affection for good development.

Being positive when communicating will help bring positive results.

Listening to a student does not affect their self esteem.

The teacher should let the child initiate physical affection.

Classroom environments for young children that are warming, inviting and comforting can provide a child who comes from a stressed home situation with a blanket of protection.

The environment in a classroom is what sets the tone for all the children. Environment is especially crucial to a child who has been abused. Describe an ideal classroom that would allow an abused child to feel most comfortable and flourish. Page: 207-208

What are some important things to remember when communicating with children? Page: 211

Why is basic guidance so important to a child and how can teachers show guidance to their students? Page: 210-211

Why do you think communication with children is so important? Page: 211

What are the three principles that will assist a teacher in setting up a classroom that can protect children? Page: 207-208

What can a teacher do to avoid emotional abuse in the classroom? Give four examples. Page: 213-214