Deck 10: Staff Supervision and Training

Question 1

When one teacher evaluates another, it is called self-evaluation.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The performance elements methodology is an ongoing process.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

One of the simplest ways to find out where your staff needs additional training is to establish an open-door policy.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

One reason for promoting staff development activities is that parents are more demanding of caregivers than they were in the past.

Question 5

A mentor is a person who serves as a counselor to help a teacher perform more effectively.

Question 6

The purpose of the CDA credential is to allow teachers to demonstrate that they are competent.

Question 7

Colleges and universities offering teacher-training programs are good sources for locating appropriate test materials.

Question 8

Critical job elements are those that if not done would affect the safety of the children.

Question 9

As a rule, few teachers are completely comfortable with having someone judge their performance.

Question 10

It usually is not necessary to supervise experienced teachers because they already know how to perform their jobs.

Question 11

In a Head Start program or large corporate organization, the director always does the evaluation of employees.

Question 12

A staff-needs survey will indicate that staff members have different levels of needs that should be addressed by training.

Question 13

In a small system or organization, one person may evaluate all the employees.

Question 14

Evaluation of employees should focus on whether or not they are meeting the goals of the program.

Question 15

A portfolio is used by teachers only to show the director that they are performing satisfactorily.

Question 16

A test of knowledge of child development can be used as an entry-level screening device.

Question 17

One can be tested for such topics as knowledge of child development, curriculum construction, main points of nutrition, and first aid.

Question 18

Stress and burnout can be addressed through staff training.

Question 19

When setting the standards for evaluation, the director alone should develop the criteria.

Question 20

Some states may require a bachelor's degree for pre-kindergarten teachers in publicly funded programs.

Question 21

MATCHING
a.things that, if not done, would seriously impede the total teaching process
b.process used to determine whether the goals of an early childhood center are being met
c.someone who can serve as a role model to help an inexperienced teacher gain new skills and knowledge
d.overseeing staff members during the performance of their jobs
e.traditional path to become a teacher
f.firsthand experience to become a teacher
g.teaching career that begins with an unrelated job
h.primarily an entry-level screening device
i.self-designed list that may be constructed to be answered with "yes" or "no"
checklist

Question 22

In order to make evaluations effective, the director should

A)follow the evaluation with a conference.
B)keep a record of the evaluation.
C)list only weaknesses.
D)expect immediate improvement.

Question 23

Teachers who have a lot of experience will still benefit from

A)support and constructive criticism.
B)intensive training sessions.
C)infrequent evaluation.
D)orientation materials.

Question 24

MATCHING
a.things that, if not done, would seriously impede the total teaching process
b.process used to determine whether the goals of an early childhood center are being met
c.someone who can serve as a role model to help an inexperienced teacher gain new skills and knowledge
d.overseeing staff members during the performance of their jobs
e.traditional path to become a teacher
f.firsthand experience to become a teacher
g.teaching career that begins with an unrelated job
h.primarily an entry-level screening device
i.self-designed list that may be constructed to be answered with "yes" or "no"
accidental path

Question 25

It helps teachers to try new curriculum ideas if

A)a director shows them how.
B)other teachers try them.
C)they have the right materials.
D)they are told they must do so.

Question 26

Training is only important for the teaching staff in a program.

Question 27

The CDA is a credential awarded by the

A)State of California.
B)Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.
C)Federal Department of Education.
D)State of Illinois.

Question 28

MATCHING
a.things that, if not done, would seriously impede the total teaching process
b.process used to determine whether the goals of an early childhood center are being met
c.someone who can serve as a role model to help an inexperienced teacher gain new skills and knowledge
d.overseeing staff members during the performance of their jobs
e.traditional path to become a teacher
f.firsthand experience to become a teacher
g.teaching career that begins with an unrelated job
h.primarily an entry-level screening device
i.self-designed list that may be constructed to be answered with "yes" or "no"
supervision

Question 29

A staff-needs survey often

A)shows that staff members have different level of needs.
B)tells the director what materials to buy.
C)is collected but not used.
D)shows which teachers are not performing effectively.

Question 30

Parents are more demanding of caregivers than they were in the past because parents

A)want their children to go to college.
B)know less about what children should be learning.
C)have to pay more in tuition.
D)have greater knowledge of child development..

Question 31

A group discussion staff meeting is one of the most effective because

A)it does not take much planning by the director.
B)the time can be limited.
C)all staff members can participate.
D)no materials are needed.

Question 32

The process of evaluating a teacher should begin with

A)two hours of observation.
B)a checklist of things to be evaluated.
C)an agreement between the evaluator and teacher.
D)a conference about the teacher's performance.

Question 33

MATCHING
a.things that, if not done, would seriously impede the total teaching process
b.process used to determine whether the goals of an early childhood center are being met
c.someone who can serve as a role model to help an inexperienced teacher gain new skills and knowledge
d.overseeing staff members during the performance of their jobs
e.traditional path to become a teacher
f.firsthand experience to become a teacher
g.teaching career that begins with an unrelated job
h.primarily an entry-level screening device
i.self-designed list that may be constructed to be answered with "yes" or "no"
test

Question 34

In order for team teaching to be effective, the two members must

A)have common aims.
B)overcome competitiveness.
C)communicate frequently.
D)All of these answers.

Question 35

MATCHING
a.things that, if not done, would seriously impede the total teaching process
b.process used to determine whether the goals of an early childhood center are being met
c.someone who can serve as a role model to help an inexperienced teacher gain new skills and knowledge
d.overseeing staff members during the performance of their jobs
e.traditional path to become a teacher
f.firsthand experience to become a teacher
g.teaching career that begins with an unrelated job
h.primarily an entry-level screening device
i.self-designed list that may be constructed to be answered with "yes" or "no"
parent path

Question 36

An example of a critical job element is the ability of a teacher to

A)maintain an orderly environment.
B)communicate effectively with other staff members.
C)design developmentally appropriate activities.
D)establish a relationship with parents.

Question 37

MATCHING
a.things that, if not done, would seriously impede the total teaching process
b.process used to determine whether the goals of an early childhood center are being met
c.someone who can serve as a role model to help an inexperienced teacher gain new skills and knowledge
d.overseeing staff members during the performance of their jobs
e.traditional path to become a teacher
f.firsthand experience to become a teacher
g.teaching career that begins with an unrelated job
h.primarily an entry-level screening device
i.self-designed list that may be constructed to be answered with "yes" or "no"
mentor

Question 38

MATCHING
a.things that, if not done, would seriously impede the total teaching process
b.process used to determine whether the goals of an early childhood center are being met
c.someone who can serve as a role model to help an inexperienced teacher gain new skills and knowledge
d.overseeing staff members during the performance of their jobs
e.traditional path to become a teacher
f.firsthand experience to become a teacher
g.teaching career that begins with an unrelated job
h.primarily an entry-level screening device
i.self-designed list that may be constructed to be answered with "yes" or "no"
evaluation

Question 39

MATCHING
a.things that, if not done, would seriously impede the total teaching process
b.process used to determine whether the goals of an early childhood center are being met
c.someone who can serve as a role model to help an inexperienced teacher gain new skills and knowledge
d.overseeing staff members during the performance of their jobs
e.traditional path to become a teacher
f.firsthand experience to become a teacher
g.teaching career that begins with an unrelated job
h.primarily an entry-level screening device
i.self-designed list that may be constructed to be answered with "yes" or "no"
academic preparation

Question 40

MATCHING
a.things that, if not done, would seriously impede the total teaching process
b.process used to determine whether the goals of an early childhood center are being met
c.someone who can serve as a role model to help an inexperienced teacher gain new skills and knowledge
d.overseeing staff members during the performance of their jobs
e.traditional path to become a teacher
f.firsthand experience to become a teacher
g.teaching career that begins with an unrelated job
h.primarily an entry-level screening device
i.self-designed list that may be constructed to be answered with "yes" or "no"
critical job elements

Question 41

The CDA program requires participants to __________, __________, and __________.

Question 42

A method used to evaluate teacher performance is recording samples of specific kinds of __________.

Question 43

Directors who value individual differences will help each staff member grow __________.

Question 44

The two levels of performance a director evaluates are things that can be counted or observed and __________.

Question 45

In a larger school, staff members at different levels may be responsible for the __________ of those under their immediate authority.

Question 46

One approach to evaluation is to list __________.

Question 47

Explain why the staff in many child care centers come from a variety of backgrounds and preparation.

Question 48

An important part of staff supervision is seeing that __________ and procedures are carried out.

Question 49

Staff members in early childhood programs come from a/an __________ of backgrounds.

Question 50

A new approach to __________ begins with listing the most important elements of teaching.

Question 51

Every evaluation should be followed by __________.

Question 52

As staff members become more accomplished, the director's supervisory responsibility is to __________.

Question 53

Before an evaluation there should be an agreement on the ____________ for judging achievement

Question 54

The purpose of training for staff members is to __________.

Question 55

The decision of what and when to evaluate should be a __________ between the director and staff member.

Question 56

States have different __________ for prekindergarten teachers in state-funded programs.

Question 57

A critical job element is one that __________.

Question 58

A mentor relationship is different from supervision because the mentor __________.

Question 59

If a staff member receives an unsatisfactory or borderline rating, the director should make a great effort to bring about __________.

Question 60

An important part of _______________ involves ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Question 61

Planning is the key to a good workshop.Describe the process.

Question 62

How can directors find time for staff training that avoids fatigue factors?

Question 63

How can a director prepare for a meeting with a guest speaker?

Question 64

What are the purposes of staff training?

Question 65

Role-playing is an impromptu drama in which the participants act out a situation.How can this be used as a staff training activity?

Question 66

Describe the process of evaluating by observation.

Question 67

What are the qualifications for a mentor?

Question 68

Discuss whether staff meetings should be required or voluntary.

Question 69

Briefly explain the process of evaluating a staff member.