Ashworth Semester Exam EC440 Creating Learning Environments

EC440 : Creating Learning Environments
Question 1
An example of a closed-ended material would be a/an:
bucket of seashells.
supply of art materials.
25-piece animal puzzle.
box of buttons in assorted colors, shapes, and sizes.

Question 2
Carly walked by the book center just as Emilio ripped a page in the book he was reading. A logical consequence for Emilio would be:
to help Carly repair the page with tape.
dismissal from the book center for the rest of the day.
a note home to the parents explaining that Emilio ripped the page.
None of the above

Question 3
Which scenario shows that the teacher understands the philosophy of early childhood education?
Kyle sets up her classroom with learning centers, and on Mondays and Thursdays she focuses on science activities.
Tyesha believes children should set the schedule based on their interests, so everyday looks different in her classroom.
Davis does not teach science and social studies as separate subjects but instead incorporates them into learning centers.
Monica believes children thrive in structure and has established a set routine of 30 minutes for math, 30 minutes for language, 30 minutes for science, and 30 minutes for social studies in the mornings before lunch since that is when the children are most likely to be engaged.

Question 4
Keisha wrote a descriptive, detailed narrative about Joseph while he played in the block center. She was using __________ as an assessment technique.
running records
time sampling
anecdotal records
frequency counts

Question 5
Alea is developing a classroom for the infants she cares for who are ages 6 weeks through 8 months. Which of the following centers would be appropriate to include?
A block center with wooden unit blocks
A physical center with pull up railing
An art center with watercolor paints
All of the above

Question 6
Since the advent of the computer, Billie wonders if it is necessary to still promote handwriting. Which of the following statements is most accurate?
Handwriting is no longer necessary since most people now use a computer or another electronic device to communicate.
Handwriting is important because this is a traditional subject and it is important to honor traditions.
Writing is not important since typing results in more brain activity than writing.
There may be an underlying neural network that is used for both fine motor and reading and math skills. Therefore, handwriting is important.

Question 7
Which of the following demonstrates an adult appropriately intervening in children's play in order to sustain dramatic play?
Offering assistance if needed
Asking, "What will you do next?"
Using nondirective statements to describe what the child is doing
All of the above

Question 8
Moving from the random scribble stage to the controlled scribble stage occurs when children begin:
holding the pencil correctly.
to use their wrist.
to imitate older children and adults.
adding shapes and details.

Question 9
An obstacle course to dribble a ball through, a foam noodle to bat at a beach ball, and paper airplanes for throwing and catching would all work on __________ skills.
manipulative
locomotion
stability
None of the above

Question 10
We can assist to keep playgrounds safe through using S.A.F.E. This stands for which of the following?
Structured games, adult modeling, fall surfacing, equipment maintenance
Structured games, adult modeling, fun activities, educational toys
Supervision, age appropriate, fall surfacing, equipment maintenance
Supervision, age appropriate, fun activities, educational toys