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What is the primary role of the teacher in the context of play?
What is the primary role of the teacher in the context of play?
- To ensure children play independently.
- To demonstrate how to use each toy.
- To arrange the environment for play to occur. (correct)
- To dictate the rules of play.
How does the teacher initially approach the conflict between Dulcie and Marcos?
How does the teacher initially approach the conflict between Dulcie and Marcos?
- By encouraging them to share the toys.
- By separating them immediately.
- By ignoring their argument.
- By asking Marcos what he wants to tell Dulcie. (correct)
What does Jenny show a preference for when she arrives at the preschool?
What does Jenny show a preference for when she arrives at the preschool?
- Sucking her thumb and remaining passive. (correct)
- Engaging with other children.
- Playing with sand toys.
- Taking part in structured activities.
What factors do adults need to provide for effective play according to the content?
What factors do adults need to provide for effective play according to the content?
How does Jenny eventually shift her focus during her time at preschool?
How does Jenny eventually shift her focus during her time at preschool?
Which of the following describes Dulcie's initial behavior at the sandbox?
Which of the following describes Dulcie's initial behavior at the sandbox?
What developmental aspect is emphasized as being important in early childhood play?
What developmental aspect is emphasized as being important in early childhood play?
What can be inferred about Jenny's feelings when she arrives at the preschool?
What can be inferred about Jenny's feelings when she arrives at the preschool?
What is the outcome for Marcos when Dulcie bulldozes his carefully dug hole?
What is the outcome for Marcos when Dulcie bulldozes his carefully dug hole?
What does Jenny's mother suggest to help her transition into the preschool environment?
What does Jenny's mother suggest to help her transition into the preschool environment?
Flashcards
Stage Setting
Stage Setting
The physical setting and resources provided by the teacher that enable and support children's play.
Physical Knowledge
Physical Knowledge
The physical environment, materials, and time provided by the teacher for children's play.
Arranging the Environment
Arranging the Environment
The teacher's role in organizing the classroom or play area so that children can engage in play.
Teacher as Facilitator
Teacher as Facilitator
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Asking Questions
Asking Questions
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Exploring Different Areas
Exploring Different Areas
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Providing Materials
Providing Materials
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Supporting Emotional Needs
Supporting Emotional Needs
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Individualized Approach
Individualized Approach
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Observing Children's Interactions
Observing Children's Interactions
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Study Notes
Teacher as Stage Manager
- Teacher's role starts with the physical environment.
- Children's knowledge of the physical world comes first.
- Adults must provide ample space, materials, and time for play.
- Young children don't ask "What can I do here today?", they simply do.
Jenny's Play
- Jenny enters Live Oak preschool, clutching her mother's hand.
- She notices road-building equipment (dump trucks, bulldozers, graders) near the gate.
- Jenny immediately grabs a bulldozer and starts using it in the sandbox.
- Another child, Dulcie, also charges through the gate, also wants to use the bulldozer.
- A conflict ensues between Jenny and another child (Marcos) over the use of a bulldozer.
Teacher's Intervention
- The teacher intervenes and asks Marcos what he wants to tell Dulcie.
- Jenny is uninterested in the conflict, and instead is focusing on her surroundings.
Jenny's Interests
- Jenny is more interested in taking off her jacket and putting it in her cubby.
- She is drawn to a collection of stuffed animals sorted by family groups (father, mother, baby) on a shelf above the blocks.
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