OAE Prekindergarten Subtest 1 (036): Study Guide & Practice

About This Course

Prepare for the Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Prekindergarten Subtest I with this comprehensive test preparation course. Consisting of bite-sized lessons and practice assessments, this course helps you quickly study topics that you'll need to be familiar with in order to pass the subtest. These topics include prenatal risk factors, early childhood development, student disabilities, early childhood education theory, professionalism in education and much more. You can review this course whenever you have free time to study, and it's accessible on any desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet.

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Syllabus & Course Information

The content of this course coincides with the topics you'll likely encounter on the OAE Prekindergarten Subtest I. As you work through the course, you'll refresh your knowledge of early childhood education, instruction and professional development. When you're finished with the course, you should be equipped to:

• Summarize the process of early childhood development
• Trace the development of socialization, emotions and self-regulation in children
• Identify prenatal, perinatal and postnatal risk factors
• Evaluate student impairments, disorders and disabilities
• Discuss the professional roles, responsibilities and theoretical foundations of early childhood education
• Assess the importance of professionalism in educational environments
• Explain how positive learning environments can impact children
• Describe proper health, nutrition and safety components in early childhood

Course Format

The course is broken into 9 chapters, and it contains a total of 98 topical lessons. Watch or read through the lessons at your own pace, and be sure to take the short quizzes that accompany each lesson. You can then ensure your comprehension of the material by taking the multiple-choice chapter exams.

OAE Prekindergarten Subtest I (036) Information

This exam is used for teacher licensure purposes in the state of Ohio. You must pass Subtests I and II in order to qualify for an Ohio prekindergarten teacher license.

• Number of Questions: 62
• Question Types: Multiple-choice and constructed-response
• Time Limit: 2 hours
• Exam Cost: $56

OAE Prekindergarten Subtest I (036) Breakdown

OAE Prekindergarten Subtest I (036) Preparation & Registration

This course is designed to make your test preparation experience as flexible and simple as possible. Review the lessons on any Internet-connected device, or print out the lesson transcripts to study when you're not around a computer. This online format makes it easy to prepare for the subtest at home, the office, school, a library or a local coffee shop. Your dashboard will keep track of your progress throughout the course, and you can always reach out to our subject-matter experts if you have any questions about the course material.

To register for this assessment, you'll be asked to create an account on the official OAE website. The subtest is offered in four testing windows throughout the year, and you can select your most convenient exam date and testing center upon registration. You'll also be required to pay applicable exam fees and agree to all OAE testing policies. Note that you can register for one or both of the subtests per appointment.

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