101- Chapter 14 Quiz
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- Q1
When early childhood programs believe that the primary goal of early education is the acquisition of knowledge and skills, they are committed to which approach to curriculum and teaching?
The developmentally appropriate practice approach
The progressive approach
The whole-child approach
The academic approach
30s - Q2
The philosophy that guides an early childhood educator's professional conduct…
must reflect the needs and demands of the families served.
is well-formed by the time a person finished formal training at a college or university.
tends to be influenced by current educational trends.
will evolve and change throughout that educator's professional career.
30s - Q3
Why is it important to understand and use the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct?
It represents the most current practices this field espouses.
The code can help professionals make decisions based on what is right rather than what is popular, expedient, or easy.
The code provides a profession with rules for appropriate conduct.
Teaching is a complex profession; any tool that our national organization produces will prove useful.
30s - Q4
An ethical dilemma…
is a problem between different people that has one correct answer.
is best reported to administrators so that someone in authority can decide how to resolve the conflict fairly.
is usually easy for a beginning teacher to identify and resolve.
is a situation where the good of one group or individual is in conflict with the good of another.
30s - Q5
Which of the following is NOT one of the nine areas of knowledge and skill identified in the Early Childhood Preparation Standards?
Understanding of diverse children and families.
Ability to design a functional learning environment.
Skill in writing curriculum plans.
Knowledge of child development.
30s - Q6
One advantage of teaching in publicly funded pre-K elementary programs is…
more opportunities to work closely as part of a teaching team.
less contact with families and responsibility for working only with the child.
generally higher salaries.
more autonomy in developing and implementing curriculum.
30s - Q7
Which of the following is NOT one of the statements of commitment in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct?
Respect and support families in their task of nurturing children.
Be open to new ideas and be willing to learn from the suggestions of others.
Respect colleagues in early childhood care and education.
Adopt and use teaching practices based on recommended standards.
30s - Q8
An early childhood professional is a person who has acquired…
an associate's degree in early childhood education.
the knowledge and skills that are necessary to work effectively with young children.
a bachelor's degree in education.
several years of experience working in a classroom setting.
30s - Q9
Good communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships are two components of which aspect of professionalism?
Ethics
Personal characteristics
Knowledge and skills
Professional behavior
30s - Q10
Which of the following is a current issue in the early childhood field?
Accountability
Understanding of child development
Head Start
Class size and ratio
30s - Q11
Which is NOT an example of the work of professional organization?
They further the kowledge base of the field by publishing books and journals.
They advocate for children and provide a collective voice for the field.
They build a sense of common purpose and support for members within the field.
They determine the curriculum standards used in the field.
30s - Q12
Which of the following is a component of quality in an early childhood program as determined by contemporary research?
Comprehensive support services
Well compensated teachers
Child-centered approach to teaching
Standardized curriculum
30s - Q13
What is the first question to ask yourself as you join the early childhood field?
How much independence I desire, and whether I want to work within a large bureaucracy?
What age(s) of children am I drawn to?
What teaching role do you want to have as you begin your career?
What will my salary be?
30s - Q14
Which of the following sets standards for safety, health, and minimal levels of educational requirements that child care staff must obtain?
The National Association for the Education of Young Children
State licensing programs
Quality Rating & Improvement Systems
The Classroom Assessment Scoring System
30s - Q15
What is the contemporary view of readiness?
Readiness is determined by a child's skills, a school's readiness, and the support of the family and the community.
Readiness is determined by whether the school is ready to meet the needs of the child.
Readiness is determined by the skills a child has when entering school.
The family and the community are the most important components of readiness.
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