The Early Childhood Educator For Diploma by Lorraine Walker -Test Bank

Chapter 11 Testbank Key

1.
Programming involves a continuous cycle that should also reflect the Early Years Learning Framework cycle, ‘Being, Belonging, Becoming’. The cycle for developing curriculum is as follows:

A. Reflecting and reviewing, analysing, observing and collecting data, planning and implementing, reflecting reviewing and evaluating.
B. Reflecting and reviewing, observing and collecting data, analysing, planning and implementing, reflecting reviewing and evaluating.
C. Observing and collecting data, planning and implementing, reflecting, reviewing and evaluating, analysing.
D. None of the given answers.

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 1 Develop appropriate settings and environments
Difficulty: Medium

2.
What is a situational\environmental analysis?

A. It is an analysis of information that has been collated about the service and its local community. It can provide some useful information about aspects that may impact on the child’s cultural context and will support future provisions for resources and experiences.
B. It is a geographical map that highlights the areas in which families live, and identifies parklands, swimming pools and recreational centres in the area.
C. It is a map that highlights the differing cultures within the community and the services that the families can access, such as churches, schools and doctors.
D. None of the given answers.

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 2 Design and implement curriculum in consultation with others
Difficulty: Medium

3.
What does ‘pedagogy’ mean?

A. Pedagogy is a principle used by teachers to create a positive learning environment.
B. Pedagogy is a method used by teachers to challenge thinking and creativity.
C. Pedagogy is the term used to describe the principles and practice of teaching.
D. Pedagogy is a method used by teachers to engage children in learning.

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 2 Design and implement curriculum in consultation with others
Difficulty: Medium

4.
An educator’s aim should be to foster all aspects of the child’s learning and development in a holistic manner. We can ensure this by providing opportunities for:

A. The child’s capabilities and emerging skills
B. The child’s interests
C. The child’s family background
D. All the given answers are correct.

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 4 Implement learning experiences to foster children’s learning and development
Difficulty: Medium

5.
Educators should consistently evaluate whether the educational program is meeting the developmental needs of the child. Information about the child’s progress should be gathered in a variety of methods, including:

A. Input from other staff, parents/family and community members
B. Observing the children and spending time engaging in conversation
C. Collecting work samples to support evidence of learning
D. All the given answers are correct.

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 5 Assess and evaluate planned and unplanned teaching and learning
Difficulty: Easy

6.
A child’s disposition to learn can be influenced by:

A. their life experiences, which include the knowledge they have acquired, beliefs and attitudes.
B. how motivated and supported they feel within the learning environment.
C. their interests.
D. All of the given answers.

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 3 Design learning experiences to foster children’s learning and development
Difficulty: Medium

7.
Documentation of the planned curriculum will depend on the service’s philosophy, policies and procedures. There is no prescribed format or template for planned curriculum.

TRUE

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 1 Develop appropriate settings and environments
Difficulty: Easy

8.
Children should be encouraged to actively participate in their own learning environment.

TRUE