The Early Childhood Educator for Diploma Lorraine Walker 2e – Test Bank

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Chapter 06 Testbank

Student: ___________________________________________________________________________

1. What is kinaesthetic learning?

A. Learning that occurs when a child becomes curious in their environment and learns through exploring and experiencing

new things.

B. Learning that occurs when a child learns primarily through their senses, ‘by doing’. It generally occurs through

experiences that appeal to the senses.

C. Learning that occurs when a child ‘confidently explores and engages actively’ in their environment.

D. Learning that occurs when a child is able to choose their own materials and uses them in their own creative way.

2. As educators we can encourage independence and creative thinking in children by:

A. providing activities that are open-ended and giving children opportunities to participate in imaginative play experiences.

B. not getting involved in their learning at all and letting them learn through exploration and experimentation.

C. explaining how you would like them to complete an activity and helping them to complete the task.

D. None of the answers are correct.

3. Creative experience should be child-focused rather than adult-focused. Educators need to demonstrate within the

program that we value children’s ideas, thinking and interests. Practices that would not facilitate creativity include:

A. giving children time to complete their activity in their own time.

B. providing unlimited resources in order to give children choice and variety.

C. showing interest in the child’s work and creating discussion around it.

D. hurrying a child to complete their activity without allowing them time to develop ideas.

4. Construction activities support the development of a range of skills in children. By participating in these activities

children learn skills such as:

A. problem solving.

B. hypothesising.

C. inquiry.

D. All the answers are correct.5. It is important to analyse or evaluate collected material (observations) of a child’s learning to enable us to:

A. determine whether the activity can be finished by the child so they can take it home and discuss it with their families.

B. include appropriate materials for all to enjoy.

C. enable us to make modifications and changes to extend children’s enquiry-based learning through play.

D. None of the answers are correct.

6. Children will develop at their own pace. According to Kellogg, the progression of children’s drawing consists of the

following stages:

A. placement shape, lines, scribbling, design, pictorial.

B. scribbling, placement shape, design, pictorial.

C. scribbling, lines, placement shape, design, pictorial.

D. scribbling, lines, design, placement shape, pictorial.

7. When engaging in creative play with children, it is more effective for educators to offer:

A. encouragement.

B. praise.

C. instructions.

D. space to do their own thing.

8. Practices that would not facilitate creativity include:

A. Hurrying children

B. Limiting resources

C. expecting children to complete repetitive tasks, such as colouring in predetermined outlines

D. All the answers are correct

9. Dramatic play in children’s learning environments is usually:

A. based on intentional teaching.

B. occur in the dress ups corner.

C. arise from children’s ideas and interests.

D. usually occurs inside rather than outside.10. Construction in play:

A. should only use natural materials.

B. improves fine motor and hand-eye coordination.

C. is best suited for a Kindergarten program.

D. is typically aimed at boys rather than girls.

11. ‘Open ended’ resources refers to:

A. resources that have no fixed outcome.

B. resources that have multiple uses.

C. resources that allow children to use their imaginations.

D. All the answers are correct

12. The types of creative experiences we provide for children of all ages should not be influenced by service policy and

procedures, budgetary constraints or space limitations within the environment.

True False

13. How educators display children’s creative artwork demonstrates the value we place on them. To ensure that we

demonstrate respect for the child’s work, we should ensure that it is clearly displayed. Children should be encouraged to

be involved in this process.

True False

14. Materials such as paint and coloured markers should only be available for children two years and older.

True False

15. It is important for children to learn to pack away their creative projects during routine times such as meal times or rest

time.

True False16. Describe how a creative and aesthetic environment can benefit a child’s learning.

17. Explain the value of music and movement experiences for children.

18. Identify the methods that could be used to collect evidence of children’s learning, focusing on their creative ability.

19. Identify the challenges that educators may encounter when planning or presenting creative activities for children.

20. Explain how you can support independent thinking in children.Chapter 06 Testbank Key

1. What is kinaesthetic learning?

A. Learning that occurs when a child becomes curious in their environment and learns through exploring and experiencing

new things.

B. Learning that occurs when a child learns primarily through their senses, ‘by doing’. It generally occurs through

experiences that appeal to the senses.

C. Learning that occurs when a child ‘confidently explores and engages actively’ in their environment.

D. Learning that occurs when a child is able to choose their own materials and uses them in their own creative way.

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 1 Foster creativity through the physical environment

Difficulty: Hard

2. As educators we can encourage independence and creative thinking in children by:

A. providing activities that are open-ended and giving children opportunities to participate in imaginative play experiences.

B. not getting involved in their learning at all and letting them learn through exploration and experimentation.

C. explaining how you would like them to complete an activity and helping them to complete the task.

D. None of the answers are correct.

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 2 Foster creativity through the human environment

Difficulty: Medium

3. Creative experience should be child-focused rather than adult-focused. Educators need to demonstrate within the

program that we value children’s ideas, thinking and interests. Practices that would not facilitate creativity include:

A. giving children time to complete their activity in their own time.

B. providing unlimited resources in order to give children choice and variety.

C. showing interest in the child’s work and creating discussion around it.

D. hurrying a child to complete their activity without allowing them time to develop ideas.

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 2 Foster creativity through the human environment

Difficulty: Easy4. Construction activities support the development of a range of skills in children. By participating in these activities

children learn skills such as:

A. problem solving.

B. hypothesising.

C. inquiry.

D. All the answers are correct.

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 4 Provide experiences

Difficulty: Easy

5. It is important to analyse or evaluate collected material (observations) of a child’s learning to enable us to:

A. determine whether the activity can be finished by the child so they can take it home and discuss it with their families.

B. include appropriate materials for all to enjoy.

C. enable us to make modifications and changes to extend children’s enquiry-based learning through play.

D. None of the answers are correct.

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 5 Evaluate experiences

Difficulty: Medium

6. Children will develop at their own pace. According to Kellogg, the progression of children’s drawing consists of the

following stages:

A. placement shape, lines, scribbling, design, pictorial.

B. scribbling, placement shape, design, pictorial.

C. scribbling, lines, placement shape, design, pictorial.

D. scribbling, lines, design, placement shape, pictorial.

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 4 Provide experiences

Difficulty: Medium

7. When engaging in creative play with children, it is more effective for educators to offer:

A. encouragement.

B. praise.

C. instructions.

D. space to do their own thing.

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 2 Foster creativity through the human environment

Difficulty: Medium8. Practices that would not facilitate creativity include:

A. Hurrying children

B. Limiting resources

C. expecting children to complete repetitive tasks, such as colouring in predetermined outlines

D. All the answers are correct

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 2 Foster creativity through the human environment

Difficulty: Easy

9. Dramatic play in children’s learning environments is usually:

A. based on intentional teaching.

B. occur in the dress ups corner.

C. arise from children’s ideas and interests.

D. usually occurs inside rather than outside.

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 4 Provide experiences

Difficulty: Medium

10. Construction in play:

A. should only use natural materials.

B. improves fine motor and hand-eye coordination.

C. is best suited for a Kindergarten program.

D. is typically aimed at boys rather than girls.

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 4 Provide experiences

Difficulty: Easy

11. ‘Open ended’ resources refers to:

A. resources that have no fixed outcome.

B. resources that have multiple uses.

C. resources that allow children to use their imaginations.

D. All the answers are correct

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 1 Foster creativity through the physical environment

Difficulty: Easy12. The types of creative experiences we provide for children of all ages should not be influenced by service policy and

procedures, budgetary constraints or space limitations within the environment.

FALSE

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 2 Foster creativity through the human environment

Difficulty: Easy

13. How educators display children’s creative artwork demonstrates the value we place on them. To ensure that we

demonstrate respect for the child’s work, we should ensure that it is clearly displayed. Children should be encouraged to

be involved in this process.

TRUE

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 2 Foster creativity through the human environment

Difficulty: Easy

14. Materials such as paint and coloured markers should only be available for children two years and older.

FALSE

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 1 Foster creativity through the physical environment

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 2 Foster creativity through the human environment

Difficulty: Medium

15. It is important for children to learn to pack away their creative projects during routine times such as meal times or rest

time.

FALSE

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 2 Foster creativity through the human environment

Difficulty: Medium16. Describe how a creative and aesthetic environment can benefit a child’s learning.

In the answer any of the following key information should be included.

 Creative expression is integral to play-based and inquiry-based learning. Children need opportunities to be curious

and to show preferences.

 A high-quality learning environment allows children to express their ideas in diverse and individual ways.

 It provides open-ended opportunities for children to be curious, to experiment and explore.

 It allows children choice and encourages independent thinking.

 It is a pleasant place to be and is appealing to the eye.

 It provides opportunities to explore the different aspects of colour, sounds, smells and tastes.

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 1 Foster creativity through the physical environment

Difficulty: Medium

17. Explain the value of music and movement experiences for children.

In the answer any of the following key information should be included.

 Music and movement experiences provide opportunities for fine and gross motor development.

 Listening to music, instruments, songs, chants and rhymes will enhance the child’s auditory discrimination.

 Participation in music experiences can enhance memory and communication skills.

 Movement skills will be developed when children are given opportunities to explore sound and experiment with it in

their own way.

 Children learn to move horizontally, vertically, and at different speeds and levels of intensity.

 It facilitates opportunities for self-expression and creativity.

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 4 Provide experiences

Difficulty: Medium18. Identify the methods that could be used to collect evidence of children’s learning, focusing on their creative ability.

In the answer any of the following key information should be included.

 A variety of methods could be used to record children’s actions and speech during and after the creative activity. This

could include the use of running records, anecdotal evidence and jottings.

 Checklists could record what the child can do, knows and understands.

 Photos could record the processes and products used by the child, and who they are working with during the activity.

 Time samples could be used to record the amount of time a child spends on the activity.

 Work samples are an effective method of showing children’s artwork and their comments in relation to what they are

doing.

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 5 Evaluate experiences

Difficulty: Medium

19. Identify the challenges that educators may encounter when planning or presenting creative activities for children.

In the answer any of the following key information should be included.

 Educators’ planned experiences could be influenced by their own personal preferences, for example, if you are not

confident in your own ability to dance and sing you may be reluctant to provide such activities for the children.

 Educators need to see beyond how they view their own creative talents and ensure that children have opportunities to

express their own ideas in diverse and individual ways.

 Educators may not have a good understanding of the child’s interests, which will influence the experiences they

provide for a child to be creative.

 Educators may lack knowledge in some areas and therefore be reluctant to create challenging and interesting

experiences for children.

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 1 Foster creativity through the physical environment

Difficulty: Medium20. Explain how you can support independent thinking in children.

In the answer any of the following key information should be included.

 A child’s independent thought, original ideas, interpretations and expressions can be actively encouraged from

infancy, as children learn from a very early age about experimenting with cause and effect.

 Children learn how to attract others’ attention to satisfy their needs for nourishment and love and learn through play

about how things work. This is the beginning of creative and independent thinking.

 Educators should use strategies such as asking open-ended questions, giving assistance when asked and providing

opportunities for children to explore and experiment in their own creative way.

 Educators should encourage children to think of ways they can use materials to achieve their goals.

 Educators should guide, not tell, children how to use materials.

 Children should be encouraged to ask questions and challenge others’ thinking processes during play.

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 2 Foster creativity through the human environment

Difficulty: MediumChapter 06 Testbank Summary

Category # of Questions

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 1 Foster creativity through the physical environment 5

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 2 Foster creativity through the human environment 9

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 4 Provide experiences 5

Competency: CHCECE018, Element 5 Evaluate experiences 2

Difficulty: Easy 7

Difficulty: Hard 1

Difficulty: Medium 12