OSAT Early Childhood Education Flashcards

Which of the following is an example of scaffolding as described by Vygotsky?

Answer: Providing a child with just enough support to complete a task they cannot yet do alone

Scaffolding involves providing temporary, targeted support that enables a child to accomplish tasks within their ZPD that they could not complete independently.

A teacher working in an inclusive early childhood classroom should PRIMARILY focus on which instructional approach?

Answer: Differentiating instruction to meet each child's individual needs and strengths

Differentiated instruction ensures that all children, including those with disabilities, receive appropriately challenging and accessible learning experiences.

Erikson's stage of 'Initiative vs. Guilt' is most associated with children aged:

Answer: 3–6 years

Erikson's Initiative vs. Guilt stage occurs from approximately ages 3–6, when children begin asserting control and power over their environment through play and goal-directed behavior.

Which strategy is MOST effective for supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) in an early childhood classroom?

Answer: Using visual supports, gestures, and bilingual materials alongside English instruction

Visual supports, home language affirmation, and gestures reduce language barriers and support comprehension while honoring the child's linguistic background.

A mandatory reporter working in an early childhood setting MUST report suspected child abuse:

Answer: Immediately to the appropriate child protective services authority

Mandatory reporters are legally required to report suspected abuse or neglect immediately to child protective services without needing confirmation or parental consent.

Which type of questioning BEST promotes higher-order thinking in preschool children during a read-aloud?

Answer: Asking children to predict what will happen next and explain why

Prediction and explanation questions require children to use inference and reasoning, engaging higher-order thinking skills beyond simple recall.

The primary goal of a functional behavior assessment (FBA) in an early childhood setting is to:

Answer: Identify the underlying cause or function of a challenging behavior

An FBA seeks to understand why a challenging behavior occurs — its function — so that effective, individualized behavior support plans can be developed.