ECCE 1112 Final Exam Review True/False

Work Samples must be collected over time so that progress in development can be illustrated from the samples.

The reporter of abuse must have proof that abuse has occurred.

At the end of the year, the Class File is retained by the program or school and kept confidential.

Children’s sex-role identity is linked to selfconcept and selfesteem.

When the family member arrives at the end of the day, the teacher should give the family member only positive comments.

A child who does not participate in dramatic play probably has emotional difficulties.

A child who repeats a play theme, controls play of others, & includes violence should be of concern .

Reporting is always left up to the supervisor in the work setting.

Measuring the environment is important because it measures the level of toxins in the air.

When a problem is suspected, documentation should be gathered as the basis for problem solving.

It has been found that higher caregiver qualifications predict positive outcomes for all children.

Children should face the consequences of their behavior.

Moving from one activity in the day to another is the easiest part of the day.

Family conferences are held so that information about the child can be shared.

A case study or child study is similar to a progress report but more comprehensive.

Creative expression occurs in a developmental progression.

The mandala is the first organized form a child makes.

Children may be cognitively impaired by genes, the health of the mother, & the environment after the child is born.

Describing is one of the best ways to respond to a child’s product.

Photos are effective recording methods of products that cannot be preserved, such as block buildings or sand sculptures.

Children learn geometry when they experience objects that have different shapes & when they observe patterns in nature.

A screening determines what problem the child has.

Standards are expectations of content knowledge attained by a certain age or grade.

Because of the increased emphasis on cognition, the amount of play has been reduced in many early childhood classrooms.

When there is a problem, the family and teacher should work together to find a solution.

Family conferences should be planned and prepared for as well as conducted in a private place.

One of the main causes of a child’s misbehavior is because the child is spoiled.

As soon as there is a problem, the family should be called in for a conference.

E-mail and voice mail are only for high-income families.

During the Scribbling Stage, a child is not attempting to make anything specific.

A Family Handbook is important so that everyone understands the policies, procedures, and the calendar.

In teaching science & math, it is important to present the information clearly while children listen so they understand.

The Reflective Journal is considered private and is the property of the writer.

Toddlers will use imaginary props or substitutions if no props are available when they play.

Dramatic play is an excellent source of information about the child’s creativity, but little else.

Work Samples provide raw data from which judgments can be made.

The greatest danger to children for maltreatment is from strangers.

When a child with special needs is placed in a regular program, it has benefits but also may have some disadvantages.

A child’s culture can negatively impact the results of a standardized test.

All cultures favor dramatic play.

Children learn conservation at the water table by not spilling on the floor.

Written communication is important when there is a problem with the child.

Suspicion of abuse can arise from the child’s appearance.

Daily contact with the family is the optimal form of home-school communication.

Children learn geometry as they experience objects that have different shapes and when they observe patterns in nature.

If a child says he or she does not want to go to the program, the family should find another program for the child.

Work Samples must be collected over time so that progress in development can be illustrated from the samples.

Children with poor small muscle skills should be encouraged to do more productive play and less gross motor play.

It is always better to group children by chronological age rather than in mixed-age groupings.

Work Samples provide raw data from which judgments can be made.

A child’s race has little to do with self-concept or self-esteem.

A child’s disclosure of abuse may not be true and should not be taken seriously.

Because of emphasis on cognitive development, the amount of play has been reduced in many early childhood classrooms.

Emotional maltreatment is easy to prove.

Child neglect and maltreatment result in harmful effects in the area of self-esteem.

Photographs are not allowed to be used for documentation.

Programs can perform self-evaluations that can be valid and helpful in improving quality.

Dramatic play occurs in a sequence that is predictable.

Program evaluations are expensive and time-consuming, but they are done to improve the quality and should be welcomed.

Building with blocks and sorting objects do not provide any experiences in learning important mathematical concepts.

It is always a good idea to take photographs of suspicious marks or bruises on a child if you suspect abuse.

Once the child study is completed and communicated to the family, it belongs to the family.

Newsletters are a waste of time because families do not read them.

When suspicions of abuse are reported, it is important to write down details asap after they occur to ensure accuracy.

It is impossible for audio- or videotapes to be kept in the portfolio.

It is up to the family to decide what happens to the child’s portfolio; keep it or send to next teacher.

When holding a conference, teacher should sit behind the desk to convey the authority .

There is little the teacher can do to promote literacy in dramatic play besides reading books to the children.

The teacher is the authority as the professional.

Standardized testing is the best measurement of development.

Dramatic play stages are parallel to the stages in social development.