Exam Preview for 31827: Clatter in the Classroom May 5, 2020

Clatter in the Classroom

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1. How is life in Times Square similar to life in classrooms? Both environments are noisy Both environments have glaring lights Both environments are cramped and sometimes confining All of the above
2. What are the two types of clatter in a classroom? Physical and mind Physical and social Visual and emotional Visual and cognitive
3. What is the aesthetic code? What is unique and novel about the environment People’s perception of what is correct People’s perception of what is not socially accepted People’s perception of what is familiar and what is the socially accepted norm
4. What is a primary benefit and reason to break the aesthetic code? Children's focus decreases Children's focus increases Classroom misbehaviors increase Children are less engaged
5. Which of the following is a goal of breaking the tradition of the aesthetic code? To do something different with your classroom To create eye catching environments To know the importance of environments To see things from a different perspective
6. Which is a benefit of knowing children’s engagement levels in the various areas of the classroom? Helps determine popularity or usage of areas Informed decisions to reduce or increase size Add elements of intrigue to less used space All of the above
7. Which is a benefit of knowing furniture utilization in the various areas of the classroom? You will learn what furniture the children like and don't like You may find the classroom is overburdened with furniture in particular area resulting in congestion You will know what furniture you need to purchase You may find you don't like the furniture in your classroom
8. Which of the following is a way to create transparency in the classroom? Keep all furniture against the walls Have only one pathway to/from a center Block windows with cabinets Have more than one pathway to/from a center
9. What is a good way to reduce visual clatter? Be sure there are laminated posters placed on classroom walls that help children learn numerals, alphabet, and colors Make sure that the wall displays align with learning area and at least 50% are child-made displays Only use purchased materials from stores or catalogs for children to play with Only use recycled materials for children to create art with
10. Which statement is TRUE about posting every child’s artwork on the classroom wall? It is a good idea because young children find it easy to filter out a lot of visual stimuli It is a good idea because young children’s height allows them to see posted materials from a good vantage point It is not a good idea because young children are incapable of filtering out and condensing stimuli so their brains become overwhelmed if there is too much visual stimuli It is not a good idea because there isn't room on your walls for all of their work