Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Early Childhood Education (012)

Question 1

A preschool teacher observes a four-year-old child insisting on pouring their own milk, even though they spill some. The child says, "I can do it myself!" According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, this behavior is a typical expression of which developmental crisis?

Trust vs. Mistrust Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt Initiative vs. Guilt Industry vs. Inferiority

Correct Answer:

Initiative vs. Guilt

Question 2

Which of the following classroom scenarios best illustrates Lev Vygotsky's concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?

A child works alone to complete a puzzle they have mastered many times before. A teacher provides a slightly challenging puzzle and offers clues and encouragement as a child works to solve it. A child becomes frustrated and gives up on a puzzle that is far too difficult for them. Children are given various puzzles and allowed to discover the solutions entirely on their own.

Correct Answer:

A teacher provides a slightly challenging puzzle and offers clues and encouragement as a child works to solve it.

Question 3

A preschooler, after observing their teacher consistently say "please" and "thank you," begins to use these phrases in their own interactions with peers. This is a primary example of learning as described by which theorist?

Jean Piaget F. Skinner Albert Bandura Urie Bronfenbrenner

Correct Answer:

Albert Bandura

Question 4

According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, a child in the preoperational stage (ages 2-7) is likely to exhibit egocentrism. Which of the following is a classic example of this characteristic?

Understanding that a tall, thin glass can hold the same amount of water as a short, wide glass. Believing that their teddy bear is sad because it was left outside in the rain. Sorting a pile of blocks by both color and size simultaneously. Thinking logically about hypothetical situations.

Correct Answer:

Believing that their teddy bear is sad because it was left outside in the rain.

Question 5

A teacher wants to encourage children to clean up their toys after playtime. Every time a child puts away their toys in the correct bin, the teacher gives them specific verbal praise, such as "Great job putting the blocks in the red bin!" According to B.F. Skinner, the teacher's praise functions as what?

Positive Reinforcement Negative Reinforcement Punishment Observational Learning

Correct Answer:

Positive Reinforcement

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