Exam Preview for 31728: Re-Imagining Classroom Tables December 13,

Re-Imagining Classroom Tables

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1. Which of the following describes the majority of tables in a typical early childhood classroom? Unique and novel Made from interesting materials Rectangular shaped and constructed with light-colored wood None of the above
2. Research suggests that human brains have a tendency to do which of the following? Tune out familiar objects, spaces, and experiences Pay attention to the ordinary and mundane Be more receptive to the new and novel None of the above
3. What does providing benches in the early childhood classroom promote? Individualization Collaboration Safe space Attention
4. According to the presenter, compared to long, rectangular shaped tables, circular and oval tables promote which of these? Working alone Good posture Focus Conversations
5. Why do construction platforms promote long-term attention and story evolving? The materials are picked up and stored away at the end of the day or time together Children are able to work on their structures, walk away, and come back at any time to resume their work Materials are limited so pick up is convenient and easy for everyone None of the above
6. What is the distinguishing difference between space and place? Emotional connections Space is inside and place is outside The number of windows and doors to the outside How many people are involved
7. Which of the following is an example of "place"? Walls Positive memories Minimal importance Windows
8. Which of the following is an example of using tables for place making? Setting the home living table with placemats and child-made clay bowls Hanging a child-made mobile made from found natural materials Draping a culturally influenced tablecloth over a typical classroom table All of the above
9. Which term means man-made structures,features, and facilitiesviewed collectively as anenvironment in whichpeople live, work, andplay? Non-built environment Neighborhood Built environment Office park
10. Which of the following are examples of environments that are NOT built? Cliff edge, forest glen, deer path through the forest, river bank, caves, coral reefs Child care center, classrooms, schools, libraries, museums Cars, buses, trains, airplanes Restaurants, office buildings, shopping malls, airports