Deck 16: Leadership

Question 1

In the view of Margie Carter and Deb Curtis, how does a mission differ from a vision?

A)You can be sent out on a mission, but without a vision you will not be effective.
B)A mission views the world as it is, while a vision expresses hopes for how the world could be.
C)Loris Malaguzzi had a mission, while Reggio Emilia had a vision.
D)A center's workers have a mission, but its director must have a vision.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The science of teaching is known as ___________________.

Answer 2

pedagogy

Question 3

If you are strong in conceptual leadership, what response should you make to the Americans with Disabilities Act?

A)Think that it is government interference in an area that government should stay out of.
B)Realize that it is the law, so one way or another you have to comply with it.
C)Hire a conceptual leader to handle this matter.
D)Encourage families of children with disabilities to enroll in your center.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between managing and leading?

A)Management jobs pay more than leadership jobs.
B)Management people are more likely to leave a position than true leaders.
C)Management deals with applying specific strategies, whereas leadership considers feelings more and imagines what could be.
D)There is no real difference.

Question 5

Developing higher professional standards and better working conditions for the staff of a center is a part of your role as an advocate.

Question 6

What are Covey's four cores of credibility?

Question 7

A leader is one who hopes to serve the needs of others.

Question 8

Public relations competency means having the ability to:

A)dodge awkward questions.
B)take the center's message and convey it to those outside the center.
C)have good relations with the staff.
D)all of the above

Question 9

A good child advocate should restrict herself entirely to what goes on in the center.

Question 10

To be a good pedagogical leader, it is important to be able to explain the reasons for a particular educational strategy.

Question 11

What are the five types of leadership identified in this chapter?

Question 12

After you achieve technical competency and staff relations competency, there are still three remaining higher levels of competency.What are they?

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of pedagogical leadership?

A)Pedagogical leadership is less important than being an effective manager.
B)A pedagogical leader needs to have a good sense of direction so that children do not become lost on field trips.
C)A pedagogical leader focuses on the negative characteristics of children.
D)none of the above

Question 14

A good child advocate should help parents find information that they need to help their children.

Question 15

A good child advocate provides information that parents need to make good decisions about their children.

Question 16

Taking a role as a consultant who shares your knowledge with others in your field means that you are fulfilling your professional responsibilities.

Question 17

If you were to take a leadership role in organizations such as your local Association for the Education of Young Children or the Association for Childhood Education International, that most likely means that:

A)you are neglecting your job as director of your center.
B)you take seriously your professional obligations.
C)you really should send a staff member to these meetings instead of going yourself.
D)none of the above

Question 18

A child advocate:

A)is a supporter of children and their families.
B)is someone who improves the landscape.
C)is someone who is a good gardener.
D)is very much like a neophyte.

Question 19

The ability to handle budgets, develop policies, and meet regulatory requirements is called:

A)symbolic competency.
B)public relations competency.
C)educational programming competency.
D)technical competency.

Question 20

Parents who get to know the parents of the other children in your center are often obstacles to a good center.