ECE 103 Midterm

Question 1

Five Finger Formula

Answer 1

1. Cool everyone down
2. Agree about what the problem is
3. Brainstorm possible solutions
4. Agree of a solution
5. Facilitate the solution

Question 2

4 Guides for Actions

Answer 2

1. The health and safety of the children are a primary concern at all times.
2. When limits are necessary, they should be clearly defined and consistently maintained.
3. Avoid making models in any art medium for the children to copy
4. Make your suggestions effective by reinforcing them when necessary

Question 3

4 Guides for Speech

Answer 3

1. State suggestions or directions in a positive rather than negative form. Tell children what they can do.
2. Avoid motivating a child by making comparisons between one child and another or by encouraging competition
3. Give the child a choice only when you intend to leave the choice up to him
4. Redirect the child in a way that is related to his own motive or interests whenever possible.

Question 4

How to plan an activity

Answer 4

Name of activity
Area of curriculum/goal
Materials
Set up
How to engage children
Safety concerns
Clean up procedures

Question 5

6 Domains

Answer 5

Physical 
Language
Emotional
Social
Cognitive 
Creative

Question 6

Define Physical domain

Answer 6

Giving children the opportunities to grow their large and small motor skills; health and safety; nutrition; toileting procedures; rest and relaxation

Question 7

Example of a Physical domain activity

Answer 7

Trikes, Obstacle course

Question 8

Define Social domain

Answer 8

Opportunities for learning socially desirable behaviors an social skills through interactions with peers and adults; development of empathy, respect, cooperation, sex role identification, rights of self and others, and the pleasure of friendship

Question 9

Example of a Social domain activity

Answer 9

Dramatic Play, sand box

Question 10

Define Emotional domain

Answer 10

Establishment of a climate of trust, where emotions are expressed appropriately; development of a strong, positive sense of self and strength of character without fear, manipulation, or discrimination

Question 11

Example of an Emotional activity

Answer 11

Shaving cream/ mucky gooey play

Question 12

Define Creative domain

Answer 12

Enhancing self-esteem and feeling of self-worth through opportunities to express emotions via free-form materials and open-ended experiences; experience life on one’s own term without fear of judgement

Question 13

Example of an Creative domain

Answer 13

Collage, easel painting

Question 14

Define Cognitive domain

Answer 14

Fostering analytical reasoning skills in all areas of life while maintaining a sense of wonder; concept formation as well as factual information is learned

Question 15

Example of a Cognitive activity

Answer 15

weights and measures, puzzles, grouping

Question 16

Define Language domain

Answer 16

Development of language skills through active experience, including receptive and expressive language, verbal and non-verbal communication, and the literacy cycle of hearing, speaking, reading, and writing

Question 17

Example of a Language activity

Answer 17

Reading books, Puppets, Flannel boards

Question 18

Types of Observations

Answer 18

1. Running observation
2. Anecdotal record
3. Video
4. Photos
5. Checklists
6. Time sampling
7. Event sampling

Question 19

What is a running observation?

Answer 19

observation over x minutes with comments/analysis (what we did)

Question 20

What is an anecdotal record?

Answer 20

Snapshot record, notes on what happened at a specific moment

Question 21

What are time samplings?

Answer 21

How many times x happened over y minutes

Question 22

What are event samplings?

Answer 22

How long x occurs

Question 23

Why do observations?

Answer 23

Assess developmental ability/stage
Info for parents
Guides curriculum
Needed in order to make recommendations

Question 24

Professionalism in ECE: Responsible to these 4

Answer 24

1. Children
2. Peers/Colleagues
3. Families
4. Community/Society

Question 25

Responsibilities to Children (2)

Answer 25

1. Above all, we shall not harm children | 2. To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child

Question 26

Responsibilities to Families (2)

Answer 26

1. To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve 2. We shall inform families of and, when appropriate, involve the in policy decisions

Question 27

Responsibilities to Colleagues (2)

Answer 27

1. To assist the program in providing the highest quality of service 2. To support co-workers in meeting their professional needs and in their professional development

Question 28

Responsibilities to Community and Society (2)

Answer 28

1. To provide the community with high-quality early childhood care and education programs and services 2. We shall communicate openly and truthfully about the nature and extent of services that we provide

Question 29

5 Routines in preschool

Answer 29

1. Sign in at front desk 2. Health check 3. Group Time 4. Nap time 5. Washing hands before eating

Question 30

Value of Routines

Answer 30

Predictable and structured schedule Provides confidence since children know what is going to happen Helps with transitions Give children a time reference

Question 31

Health and Safety Policies (5)

Answer 31

1. Health Check 2. Washing hands before eating 3. 1 toilet for every 15 kids 4. 1 sink for every 15 kids 5. Nutrition guideline

Question 32

Life stage (3-4 yrs) : Physical and Motor (3)

Answer 32

1. Walks swinging arms 2. Gallops 3. Uses scissors to cut

Question 33

Life stage (3-4 yrs) : Cognitive and Language (3)

Answer 33

1. Rote count to 10 2. Uses self-talk 3. Uses 4-5 word sentences

Question 34

Life stage (3-4 yrs) : Social and Emotional (3)

Answer 34

1. Begins to share and take turns 2. Shows gender-stereotyped beliefs and actions 3. Wants to please adults

Question 35

3 aspects of Let's Move Program

Answer 35

1. Eliminating snacks 2. More water 3. More fruits and vegetables 4. Limit TV time

Question 36

New "Food Plate" Model

Answer 36

1/2 Fruits and Vegetables 1/4 Grains 1/4 Protein