Exam Preview for 31800: Classroom Design April 7, 2020

Classroom Design

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1. What does research indicate that too many primary colors in a classroom can do? Positively impacts children's behavior and learning May negatively impact children's behavior and learning Has absolutely no impact on children in any way Makes children act or behave in a subdued manner
2. Why is using a variety of textures (i.e., woven placemats, wicker baskets, ribbons, yarn) in early childhood learning environments important? Texture is pretty Texture increases children's visual, spatial, and physical skills Texture is an easy and cheap way to decorate the classroom Textural elements are fairly easy to obtain
3. When thinking about how displays enhance the environment (principle #5), what should be the primary purpose of a classroom container? To store learning materials To tote stuff around To attract children to its contents To hold loose parts
4. What is the primary purpose of a classroom door as a focal point (principle #7)? Invite children to transition from their outside world to your inside classroom world Come into and leave the classroom Post important materials for parents Keep the children inside the classroom
5. Which of the following are examples of vertical learning surfaces? Easel and floor Floor and table top Table top and easel Wall and easel
6. Which of the following is one example of a vertical learning environment? Putting together a knob-type puzzle on the floor Playing with clay on a classroom table Setting the table in the home living area Playing with magnets on cookie trays attached to the wall
7. Which of the following is another example of a vertical learning environment? Small tires attached to the wall at child's height A basket on the floor filled with books Small tires attached to the floor A basket with manipulatives sitting on a table
8. 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
9. What does providing benches in the early childhood classroom promote? Individualization Collaboration Safe space Attention
10. According to the presenter, compared to long, rectangular shaped tables, circular and oval tables promote which of these? Working alone Good posture Focus Conversations