Deck 1: Caregivers: Who Are They

Question 1

The word "ethics" refers to

A)qualities we think are desirable.
C)the study of right and wrong.
B)things we are not allowed to do.
D)the study of philosophy.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Children need to have freedom to do what they want without limits.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Values are

A)the price we pay for misbehavior.
B)our personal attributes.
C)the qualities we believe are intrinsically desirable and that we strive for.
D)our feelings toward children.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

A recreational supervisor

A)plans social activities.
C)is another name for a caregiver.
B)supervises a staff of sports coaches.
D)is a college P.E.instructor.

Question 5

You use knowledge of child development to

A)determine what children are capable of doing or learning.
B)play games that children like.
C)plan age-appropriate activities.
D)determine what children are capable of doing or learning and plan age-appropriate activities.

Question 6

Girls can benefit from having male caregivers to

A)teach them how to participate in sports.
B)help them develop their identities in relation to males.
C)become substitute fathers.
D)model assertive behavior.

Question 7

When setting rules for a child-care group,caregivers

A)are always fair to every child.
B)sometimes have to balance individual freedoms and group rights.
C)consider how easy the rules will be to enforce.
D)consult with parents before finalizing rules.

Question 8

Educational requirements for school-age caregivers

A)are the same throughout the United States.
B)are stated in the national child care license.
C)may be determined by a funding source.
D)are the same as for teachers.

Question 9

Discussing strategies in small groups is one way to help children learn the techniques that allow them to have friends.

Question 10

The four sections of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct are children,families,colleagues,and community.

Question 11

As school-age children try to develop independence from adults,they

A)need to be left alone.
B)should be allowed to set their own rules.
C)need freedom to make their own decisions.
D)should be allowed to set their own rules and need freedom to make their own decisions.

Question 12

The definition of morality includes beliefs about how people should behave and their obligations to one another.

Question 13

A good motto for caregivers is "Do as I say,not as I do".

Question 14

People who have worked as recreation supervisors are not suited to working in a child care center.

Question 15

Two components of good communication skills are conveying a message clearly and listening.

Question 16

NAEYC is the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Question 17

It is important for caregivers to have knowledge of child development to understand why children behave as they do.

Question 18

"Educare" is a term that designates a type of program for school-age children.

Question 19

Caregivers who do not have children of their own cannot communicate effectively with parents.

Question 20

In order to help children develop a positive self-image,caregivers should

A)show they appreciate children's similarities and differences.
B)allow children to fail,then help them succeed.
C)plan competitive games that result in a winner.
D)allow children to choose their own activities.

Question 21

A teacher should read the ______________________________ to become aware of the guidelines for responsible behavior when faced with an ethical dilemma in child care setting.

Question 22

When you give children directions,you should state them ____________________.

Question 23

If you understand the stages of children's development,you know that sometimes ___________________________________ brings about expected changes in behavior.

Question 24

It is important to be aware of the causes of behavior so that you can better understand why a particular child ___________________________________.

Question 25

Adults can sometimes learn there is more than one way of doing things if they ____________________ to children.

Question 26

Why is it important for caregivers to have a variety of interests?

Question 27

Children without social skills do not have friends,and that often leads to either ____________________ or ____________________ behaviors.

Question 28

The text states that "liking school-age children" should be the first characteristic for a caregiver.Why?

Question 29

After reading the Code of Conduct caregivers are aware of guidelines that can help them make decisions that will affect every __________________,family,their colleagues,and their community.

Question 30

The Code of Ethical Conduct was developed by ____________________ .

Question 31

State some guidelines for communicating with children.

Question 32

Children can learn how to have friends by

A)observing adult models of friendships.
B)being taught behaviors that foster friendships.
C)learning from being rejected.
D)observing adult models of friendships and being taught behaviors that foster friendships.

Question 33

Why are some adults threatened when children say,"I want to do it my way"?

Question 34

J.Daniel,in 1995,suggested using the word ____________________ to designate a caregiver.

Question 35

How would you answer a friend who says he wants to be a caregiver but feels he doesn't have all the personal characteristics?

Question 36

When children say "I want to do it myself," they are striving to be ____________________.

Question 37

Both boys and girls in child care need both sexes as caregivers to help them learn ________________________________________.

Question 38

Sierra,the caregiver profiled in this chapter,made the decision to become a caregiver based on her past experiences.What were the circumstances of her life that drew her to this work?

Question 39

When limits are needed,adults need to be able to set them ____________________ and ____________________.

Question 40

Why is it important for caregivers to have knowledge of child development?

Question 41

Explain why a school age child care provider should be willing to learn from the children.

Question 42

List the four sections of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.

Question 43

How can a child care center administrator achieve an ideal balanced staff?

Question 44

What is the intent of NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct?

Question 45

A role model for children should possess a variety of positive characteristics.Name five.