1The main purpose of an early learning framework is to:
- Replace play with formal lessons
- Guide educators in supporting children's learning and development
- Standardize testing
- Replace educators' professional judgment
2Early learning frameworks view children as:
- Passive learners
- Competent and capable learners
- Dependent on direct instruction
- Unable to make choices
3Which teaching approach is emphasized throughout Canadian early learning frameworks?
- Memorization
- Lecture-based instruction
- Play-based learning
- Independent worksheets
4Ontario's early learning framework is called:
- EYLF
- Aistear
- ELECT
- Te Whāriki
5Te Whariki is the early learning framework from:
- Canada
- Australia
- Ireland
- New Zealand
6Formative assessment is used to:
- Give final grades
- Continuously observe and support children's learning
- Rank children
- Replace observation
7Learning stories are:
- Fiction books
- Narrative observations describing children's learning
- Daily schedules
- Behaviour reports
8Which country developed the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)?
- Australia
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- Canada
9A common characteristic of early learning frameworks is:
- Heavy reliance on standardized testing
- Teacher-centred instruction
- Respect for diversity, relationships, and family partnerships
- Strict daily lesson plans
10Early learning frameworks encourage educators to:
- Follow one teaching method only
- Reflect on practice and plan meaningful learning experiences
- Focus only on academics
- Avoid documenting children's learning