It is important for early childhood practitioners to understand that…

According to Lilian Katz, how does the perspective of parents compare to the perspective of teachers?

Which statement accurately describes family responsibilities today?

To work effectively with families, you need to…

Which statement is likely to be the most useful in helping a family member to understand your program and their child's development?

To work effectively with families in times of stress, you will need to…

A professional early childhood practitioner would do all of the following EXCEPT

Ellen Galinsky describes parenting in early childhood years as the time in the child's life when parents…

If a parent expresses a concern over your teaching, the best thing to do is…

If parents feel heard by teachers, they…

The central purpose for a family and teacher conference is…

When family members participate in their child's classroom, they…

Janet Gonzalez-Mena describes three stages teachers go through in relating with families. In the final stage, teachers…

Family Systems Theory includes all of the following dimensions EXCEPT

Which type of family program includes family members in goal settig, program planning, and the creation of program policy?

As a mandated reporter, it is your job to…

A grandmother brings her grandson into the toddler classroom. She sits at the table with him and feeds him his breakfast, then carries him to the bathroom and washes his face and hands. As she leaves she asks you to be sure he doesn't get wet when they play outside.

What is the most professional response for the teacher to this grandmother?

An open-door policy means…

Sofia, 3 years old, is in your classroom. Her father approaches you at pick-up time one afternoon to ask why Sofia looks so dirty. You look at Sofia, see the dirt on her dress, and notice a small streak of yellow paint in her hair. You start to explain that Sofia was very involved in the painting activity in the morning and has just finsihed creating tasty pretend cupcakes in the sandbox. However, before you can say more than a few words, Sofia's father interrupts you to say "I buy her nice clothes for school and I expect you to keep her clean while she is here."

Which of the folowing statements is most likely correct about this scenario?

Which of the following statements is true about family conferences?