Learning Environment Chapter 5

Question 1

What is a learning centre?

Answer 1

a self-contained area with a variety of hands-on materials organized around a curriculum area or topic.

Question 2

How do educators make sure toys are safe?

Answer 2

Educators make sure they are AGE appropriate and DEVELOPMENTALLY appropriate.

Question 3

In the Reggio Emilia environment, what does the display of materials suggests?

Answer 3

It may suggests to be involved and the small details matter.

Question 4

List 4 ways to develop effective entry spaces.

Answer 4

1. use a variety of mirrors at eye level
2. use photos of the children and their families
3. create a JOYS and SUGGESTIONS box for two way communication
4. make books accessible by the entry way so parents can read to their children

Question 5

List two different ways in which educators can provide well established boundaries between centres.

Answer 5

1. use low bookshelves or furniture

2. sheer curtains or strips of fabric hung from ceilings

Question 6

What does research tell us about well-defined spaces?

Answer 6

children are more deeply engaged in activities and are more task oriented, more appropriate behaviours, positive interactions, cooperation, and more exploration.

Question 7

List 3 considerations when strategically grouping learning centres.

Answer 7

1. fixed features in a room
2. whether if a centre is quiet or noisy
3. how materials in adjacent centres might be used to enrich play

Question 8

Why is developing places to be alone important in childcare/school environments?

Answer 8

research indicates that when there are places to be alone, they are linked to later enhanced cognitive development.

Question 9

List two important points in an INFANT room arrangement.

Answer 9

1. provide a comfortable and pleasant location or nursing mothers
2. diaper changing areas with large enough sinks to bath a child, with adjacent storage for supplies

Question 10

List two important points in a TODDLER room arrangement.

Answer 10

1. diaper changing tables with steps and low toilets (for independence)
2. storage for small cots, strollers, and car seats

Question 11

List two important points in a PRESCHOOL room arrangement.

Answer 11

1. room for engagement and store ongoing projects

2. bathrooms and drinking fountains; lets children be independent while still having adult supervision

Question 12

List two important points in a KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 3 room arrangement.

Answer 12

1. large gathering spaces with projectors and white boards

2. places to showcase and to store 2D and 3D works in progress

Question 13

Should infants and young toddlers sleep at the same time?

Answer 13

infants and toddlers should not share the same sleeping schedule as needed sleep will vary between ages.

Question 14

When using furniture and dividers, they should… List 4 points.

Answer 14

1. provide learning opportunities
2. ensure furniture is ergonomic and meet PHYSICAL NEEDS for all who inhabit the space
3. make certain furniture is SAFE
4. ensure furniture is aesthetically PLEASING

Question 15

There are 3 types of storages. They are…

Answer 15

1. child-accessible
2. personal
3. teacher