Question 1

Family involvement in children's learning at home

Accepted Answer

Family involvement in children's learning at home is one of Joyce Epstein's six keys to family and school partnerships, and it is also supported by all content area professional associations. This means that it is not just a theoretical construct, but a widely recognized and important aspect of education.

Question 2

In Piaget's concrete operational stage, children typically have the ability to conserve matter and number because they can focus on more than one trait at a time, an ability called

Accepted Answer

The ability to focus on more than one trait at a time is called decentering, which is a key characteristic of Piaget's concrete operational stage. This ability allows children to understand that the amount of a substance doesn't change even if its shape changes (conservation of matter) and that a set of objects remains the same even if they are rearranged (conservation of number). Multi-focus is not a term used in Piaget's theory. Egocentrism refers to a child's inability to see things from another's point of view, which is most commonly seen in Piaget's preoperational stage. Accommodation is a term used to describe the process of adjusting schemas to fit new information, which can occur at any stage of development.

Question 3

Family social studies activities for young children are best

Accepted Answer

Family social studies activities for young children are best when they are based on families' history, cultures, and traditions. This helps children develop an appreciation and understanding of their own family, which can lead to a greater understanding and acceptance of other cultures and traditions as well. Activities based on American history or state legislative processes may be too complex for young children and not relevant to their lives. Additionally, activities that are simply extensions of the school curriculum may not be as engaging or meaningful for families.

Question 4

Louise Derman-Sparks is a celebrated early childhood educator most often connected with

Accepted Answer

Louise Derman-Sparks is best known for her work in anti-bias education, which focuses on challenging and dismantling biases, stereotypes, and discrimination in educational settings.

Question 5

Research about children's science learning at home indicates that

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that focusing on children's interests and identity as a science learner is important for promoting science learning at home. This helps children see themselves as capable of understanding science and motivates them to engage with science activities. While understanding content is certainly important, it is not the only focus. Generalization of conceptual knowledge is also important, but this is more likely to occur when children feel engaged and motivated to learn. Finally, research indicates that children are capable of learning science from a young age, so option D is incorrect.

Question 6

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) recommends that families play board games, solve puzzles and engage in brain teasers as a way to

Accepted Answer

The NCTM recommends that families play board games, solve puzzles and engage in brain teasers as a way to make math fun. This is important because it helps children to view math as an enjoyable activity rather than a chore or something to be feared. By making math fun, children are more likely to engage with it and develop positive attitudes towards it which can ultimately lead to better learning outcomes.

Question 7

The concept of "emotional intelligence" is attributed to

Accepted Answer

The concept of emotional intelligence was popularized by psychologist and author Daniel Goleman.

Question 8

Bronfenbrenner's concept of the _____ provides theoretical support for effects on children's development that comes from the interactions between or among their near environments, such as home, child care, and school.

Accepted Answer

The mesosystem refers to the interactions between or among the child's near environments, such as home, child care, and school. This concept supports the idea that a child's development is influenced not just by individual settings but by how those settings interact and affect one another. The macrosystem relates to broader cultural values, and the exosystem refers to institutions and settings that indirectly influence the child's development. The microsystem refers to the child's immediate family and direct surroundings.

Question 9

When addressing children's behaviors, tendencies or patterns that demonstrate such traits as curiosity, persistence and flexibility in problem-solving, educators use the term

Accepted Answer

Approaches to learning refers to the characteristic ways in which children engage in and approach new learning situations, such as their level of curiosity, persistence, and flexibility in problem-solving. A is incorrect, as academic potential generally refers to a child's ability to succeed academically. C is incorrect, as wunderkind is a German word for a child prodigy, which is not necessarily related to specific behaviors or tendencies. D is incorrect, as intentionality refers to a child's ability to plan and execute actions with a specific purpose in mind, and is not necessarily related to approaches to learning.

Question 10

Chrisman found that teacher attitudes about teaching science and involving families in their children's science learning could be changed in positive ways with

Accepted Answer

Chrisman found that focused professional development was the best option for changing teacher attitudes about teaching science and involving families in their children's science learning. This suggests that providing teachers with targeted training and support is more effective than simply increasing planning time, working with science education consultants, or offering summer hands-on science programs.

Question 11

_____ is a skill that is typically developed prior to _____.

Accepted Answer

Map-making requires the ability to read maps, so map-reading is typically developed prior to map-making.

Question 12

Becoming competent in life requires _____ for children.

Accepted Answer

Becoming competent in life requires not just academic skills, but also the ability to build and maintain relationships and self-understanding. Therefore, all of the above options, A, B, and C, are important for children to become competent in life.

Question 13

Family activity calendars

Accepted Answer

Family activity calendars can be used to support children's literacy skills by recommending reading activities and suggesting age-appropriate books. They can also be used to provide information about how to support children's learning related to the arts, such as attending concerts or visiting museums. Additionally, family activity calendars can provide suggestions for good health practices, such as scheduling dental checkups or encouraging outdoor physical activity. Therefore, all of the above options (A, B, and C) are correct.

Question 14

Piaget's stage of development for preschool and kindergarten children is known as

Accepted Answer

Piaget's preoperational stage of development is usually seen in preschool and kindergarten children, where they start to develop more complex thoughts and language skills, but still struggle with concrete logical reasoning.

Question 15

When considering family diversity, teachers who are effective with supporting learning at home will consider each family's rich cultural heritage and their

Accepted Answer

Teachers who are effective with supporting learning at home will consider each family's funds of knowledge. Funds of knowledge refer to the collective knowledge, skills, and values that are acquired by families through their cultural heritage and everyday lived experiences. By recognizing and valuing families' unique funds of knowledge, teachers can build on what families already know and understand, thus creating meaningful connections between home and school that support student learning.

Question 16

The view of professional associations about family involvement in children's learning of content

Accepted Answer

The question implies that there is a general view of professional associations on family involvement in children's learning of content. Option A suggests that there is significant variation, which is not supported by the question. Option B suggests a specific approach to family involvement, which is not mentioned in the question. Option C suggests that the issue is not addressed, which is also not true as the question presumes the existence of a general view. Therefore, the best option is D because research generally supports the idea that family actions and activities at home can enhance learning at school.

Question 17

Starting Small is a resource for teaching young children about

Accepted Answer

The resource "Starting Small" is focused on teaching young children about respect and tolerance, rather than major principles of social studies or counting skills. Additionally, while it may touch on service learning activities, its primary focus is on promoting positive social attitudes and behaviors.

Question 18

Two types of family involvement planned by early education sites and related to health, nutrition, safety and movement are

Accepted Answer

Early education sites often plan two types of family involvement related to health, nutrition, safety, and movement. These include sending information home to families and planning events at the school or center. This provides families with important information and opportunities to engage in activities that promote health and wellness within the early education setting. Options B, C, and D may also be utilized, but are not the most common types of family involvement in this context.

Question 19

A rise in _____ has led to early educators having a renewed focus on health, safety and physical education.

Accepted Answer

The mention of "health" and "physical education" suggests that this is related to the overall well-being and fitness of children. Childhood obesity is a major health concern in many countries and increasing rates of obesity amongst children have led to a renewed focus on health and fitness in early education.

Question 20

Singing songs with children

Accepted Answer

Singing songs with children can support literacy skills as they learn new words and concepts, but it can also support other content areas such as math (counting songs), social studies (songs about different cultures), the arts (songs with different melodies and rhythms) and health related understanding (songs about hygiene and exercise). It is not just for fun, but can also be a valuable learning experience. Singing can be done in both small and large group settings.

Quiz 9: Supporting Young Childrens Learning at Home