Question 1

_____ is one major difference between Montessori education and many other early care and learning programs.

Accepted Answer

A)  The concept of work experiences rather than play time
B)  The use of child-sized equipment
C)  The belief that children learn best through hands-on experiences
D)  The use of manipulatives as teaching toolsE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Three main theoretical foundations form the basis for the Bank Street program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The High/Scope curriculum is based on

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A)  Perry Preschool Program created in part by David Weikart in the 1960s.
B)  Maria Montessori's methods.
C)  Maria Montessori's Casa dei Bambini.
D)  Perry Preschool Program created in part by Sigmund Freud.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Why is documentation important in the Reggio Emilia program?

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Documentation helps engage fam...

Question 5

The project approach is one cornerstone of the Reggio Emilia program.What do you see as the strengths of using projects? Are there potential problems? Identify a possible project for preschool children.What might some options be for a group of second graders?

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Students should address elements of coop...

Question 6

Spatiotemporal relationships focus on

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A)  helping children understand relational concepts such as up and down,event sequencing,and cause-and-effect relationships.
B)  organizing objects into groups according to common characteristics and ordering items from smallest to largest.
C)  organizing body movements and identifying relationships between children.
D)  helping children understand relational concepts such as up and down and how to talk to others.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Waldorf education has roots in believes that loving relationships are essential in early childhood settings and are more important than actual activities and materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A lower percentage of High/Scope students had completed high school than non-program students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A(n) _____,is a specialist trained in the visual arts in a Reggio Emilia school to work with children and early care professionals on learning projects.

Accepted Answer

A)  artista
B)  directress
C)  atelierista
D)  artisanE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

A principle that guides the Bank Street model is that

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict is necessary for development.
B)  developing a sense of self is not as important as academic performance.
C)  children need direct instruction to understand their world.
D)  there is a checklist that allows us to predict what children will do next.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above A

Question 11

High/Scope cannot be successfully used with infants and toddlers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 12

The role of the Waldorf professional includes

Accepted Answer

A)  working with the same group of children from ages 7 to 14.
B)  developing direct instruction strategies for teaching the whole child.
C)  knowledge and use of current standard textbooks.
D)  developing curriculum that relies on published children's literature.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Finding "pure" models of early childhood programs are hard to find,but most programs have common features that promote development and learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

_____in a High/Scope curriculum refers to planning tasks,accomplishing tasks during play time,and reflecting later.

Accepted Answer

A)  Review-plan-do sequence
B)  Do-review-plan sequence
C)  Systematic sequencing
D)  Plan-do-review sequenceE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Loris Malaguzzi first implemented Reggio Emilia serving children ages 3 to 6.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following are important functions served by documentation in the Reggio Emilia program except

Accepted Answer

A)  it helps families become more aware of children's learning and development.
B)  it helps Reggio Emilia professionals understand children.
C)  it helps teachers reduce their responsibility for each child's progress and learning.
D)  it helps children see that their efforts are valued by adults.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Large-group time in the High/Scope program usually lasts between 30 to 40 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Waldorf education was the brainchild of

Accepted Answer

A)  Jean Piaget.
B)  Erik Erikson.
C)  Rudolf Steiner.
D)  David Weikart.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

High/Scope is a curriculum approach based on all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Jean Piaget's theories.
B)  Maria Montessori's theories.
C)  strengthening cognitive skills through active,hands-on experiences.
D)  interaction with people and objects in one's environment.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

What do you see as the differences between the work experiences of Montessori and more traditional play options? Are there similarities? Can you give some specific examples to highlight the points you make?

Accepted Answer

Students might describe work tasks vs.pl...

Exam 3: Early Childhood Program Models

_____ is one major difference between Montessori education and many other early care and learning programs.

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Three main theoretical foundations form the basis for the Bank Street program.

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The High/Scope curriculum is based on

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Why is documentation important in the Reggio Emilia program?

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The project approach is one cornerstone of the Reggio Emilia program.What do you see as the strengths of using projects? Are there potential problems? Identify a possible project for preschool children.What might some options be for a group of second graders?

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Spatiotemporal relationships focus on

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Waldorf education has roots in believes that loving relationships are essential in early childhood settings and are more important than actual activities and materials.

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A lower percentage of High/Scope students had completed high school than non-program students.

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A(n) _____,is a specialist trained in the visual arts in a Reggio Emilia school to work with children and early care professionals on learning projects.

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A principle that guides the Bank Street model is that

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High/Scope cannot be successfully used with infants and toddlers.

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The role of the Waldorf professional includes

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Finding "pure" models of early childhood programs are hard to find,but most programs have common features that promote development and learning.

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_____in a High/Scope curriculum refers to planning tasks,accomplishing tasks during play time,and reflecting later.

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Loris Malaguzzi first implemented Reggio Emilia serving children ages 3 to 6.

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All of the following are important functions served by documentation in the Reggio Emilia program except

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Large-group time in the High/Scope program usually lasts between 30 to 40 minutes.

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