How can one determine if the illustrations in a book are appropriate?
What will be an ideal response?
To do this one must become familiar with the various aspects that make up quality illustrations. Among these are texture, color, attention to detail, and integration with the story. An understanding of the needs of children in terms of their literacy development must be balanced with the level of the picture book. Younger children might benefit more from books in which the whole story is told through the pictures. As children grow in literacy, they can move toward books in which the story is told mainly through the text, with the pictures reinforcing the narrative.
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Developmental researchers argue that childhood depression should be defined as:
A. A syndrome of abnormally dejected mood over time whose symptoms are dependent on the child's developmental stage. B. A downward extension of adult depression. C. An acting out disorder in childhood which turns to sadness in adolescence. D. A phobic disorder which interferes with the development of social skills. E. Apprehension without apparent cause.
As part of his research on young elite athletes, Chris was conducting a nonparticipant observation of a national youth track meet. Audrey started to ask him questions about his session before he had a chance to finish recording his field notes. He told her that he did not want to discuss his session until after he had recorded his notes. Relying on your text content, which of the following is
accurate regarding discussion of field notes? a. Chris is right, discussion of the field notes at this time might alter his perceptions. b. Chris is right, discussion of the field notes at this time is unethical. c. Chris is wrong, discussion of the field notes at this time will help him to remember important details and description. d. Chris is wrong, discussion of the field notes at this time will help him to understand what he has seen more deeply.
A good schedule for an early childhood program should
a. generally be stable and consistent, but at the same time remain flexible. b. be free-flowing, changing each day as the mood of the teachers and/or children changes. c. remain exactly the same from day to day so that children learn about time sequence. d. be changed on a monthly basis to avoid boredom.
Learning-centered curriculum is based on the children's:
A) age. B) developmental stage, needs, and interests. C) gender. D) need to work on individual skills such as writing.