Deck 5: Teaching: A Professional Commitment

Question 1

Teachers of young children have nothing in common with teachers of elementary and high school students.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A primary role for the teacher is to set the emotional tone for the classroom.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Early childhood teachers use their observation skills to collect data and build curriculum plans.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Most early childhood teachers do not have to keep records as part of their teaching responsibilities.

Question 5

Most early childhood teachers do not have to attend meetings outside of class.

Question 6

An early childhood teacher must help parents from different cultures accept the child-rearing norms in which he or she was raised.

Question 7

Self-awareness is a prerequisite to becoming a professional teacher.

Question 8

Teacher burnout is not a serious problem in early education.

Question 9

Creating a successful team effort is based on collaborative skills.

Question 10

The teacher determines the quality of the child's school experience.

Question 11

If, as a beginning teacher, you are not sure how to handle a situation, leave your assigned area and go get another teacher.

Question 12

There is not much difference between playing with children and being a teacher.

Question 13

Early childhood teachers are in a unique position to support early childhood identification, prevention, and treatment of developmental problems.

Question 14

Good teachers devote their lives to their classrooms and their school setting.

Question 15

The anti-bias approach allows teachers to foster their own beliefs and attitudes about diversity.

Question 16

The early childhood teacher has an important role as a behavior model with other teachers as well as with children.

Question 17

The professional approach to working out conflicts with a teaching colleague is to tell the director or supervisor what is wrong.

Question 18

A written job description is not necessary for teaching young children.

Question 19

Record keeping may be necessary as part of an accreditation process.

Question 20

Performance-based assessments outline exactly what teachers must do to demonstrate their competency, or skill, in their job responsibilities.

Question 21

Evaluations should not be used to clarify job performance.

Question 22

In the classroom, a teacher's responsibilities are ____.

A) interacting with children
B) writing reports
C) managing the classroom
D) conferencing parents
E) All of these are correct.

Question 23

Some of the adults in early childhood settings are ____.

A) parents
B) aides
C) the janitor
D) All of these are correct.

Question 24

Records are kept ____.

A) to make parents happy
B) to observe children's progress
C) because teachers enjoy them
D) to learn family secrets

Question 25

Good teachers may not ____.

A) have a graduate degree
B) be flexible
C) have compassion
D) be fair minded

Question 26

Self-awareness is an important quality for a teacher because ____.

A) it helps the teacher relate to children
B) it is required for accreditation
C) they recognize themselves as learners too
D) None of these are correct.
E) All of these are correct.

Question 27

Facing prejudices about children ____.

A) is unnecessary for teachers of young children
B) does not include dealing with parents
C) helps model respect and concern for all
D) is easy
E) does not include dealing with parents and helps model respect and concern for all

Question 28

A teacher's role includes ____.

A) communicating with parents
B) observing and listening to children
C) creating a safe environment
D) creating curriculum
E) All of these are correct.

Question 29

Some of a teacher's after-hours activities include ____.

A) collecting materials to use in class
B) visiting neighbors
C) attending an exercise class
D) studying flower arranging

Question 30

A teacher's prejudice ____.

A) is her own business
B) does not influence her teaching
C) can be hidden from children and families
D) can be harmful to children and families

Question 31

The anti-bias movement ____.

A) is a negative campaign against diversity
B) fosters a healthy respect for diversity
C) allows teachers the option to show preference for one child over another
D) supports passing along one's biases to children

Question 32

Research shows that healthy school climates are based on ____.

A) the number of older teachers on staff
B) teachers holding independent goals for children's success
C) leadership with clear expectations that encourages staff
D) emphasis on pleasing parents

Question 33

The advantage of teaching on a team is ____.

A) collegiality among the staff
B) more opportunities to take a day off
C) not having to clean the animal cages
D) teaching only what you like to teach

Question 34

An essential of successful teaching is ____.

A) self-awareness
B) wearing the right clothes
C) creating your own job description
D) teaching in the "right" school

Question 35

A professional code of ethics ____.

A) helps you find the loopholes
B) is only for administrators
C) helps you identify what is right and moral
D) helps you cover your mistakes

Question 36

Staff development is____.

A) always difficult and time-consuming
B) legally required for all teaching staff
C) a waste of time
D) a professional challenge to improve your teaching

Question 37

Some professional organizations that you can join are ____.

A) NAEYC
B) SPCA
C) ACEI
D) ACLU
E) NAEYC and ACEI

Question 38

Teacher evaluations are used to ____.

A) support teacher growth and development
B) determine salaries
C) get rid of teachers
D) please parents

Question 39

A good evaluation process ____.

A) is utilized for only the best teachers
B) is scheduled when too many people complain about a teacher
C) makes all the information available to parents and families
D) helps teachers set goals for improving performance and quality

Question 40

When participating in an evaluation, you ____.

A) never want to acknowledge your weaknesses
B) defend any criticism against your teaching methods
C) do your own self-evaluation first
D) want your best friend on the staff to conduct it

Question 41

Teaching young children differs from teaching other age groups because ____.

A) play is the vehicle for learning at this age
B) textbooks are used
C) all children complete the same activity at the same time
D) there is often only one teacher

Question 42

The emotional framework of the classroom _____.

A) is the atmosphere the teacher creates with and for the children
B) is filled with soft toys
C) uses large construction blocks
D) excludes parents' feelings

Question 43

A typical meeting for a teacher would be _____.

A) a parent-teacher conference
B) shopping at the mall
C) attending church with the parents
D) a home visit when no one is there

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a component of a good evaluation?

A) stating broad, general goals
B) deciding how the data will be collected
C) making a plan
D) selecting who and what will be evaluated

Question 45

Which of the following is a specific cultural factor that can affect communication, according to Caruso and Fawcett?

A) space
B) religion
C) verbal-not nonverbal-communication
D) nonverbal-not verbal-communication

Question 46

To be the best teacher possible, understanding and accepting _____ is vital.

A) others
B) children
C) parents
D) oneself

Question 47

A professional code of ethics is important to ensure that decisions teachers make are based on _____.

A) family culture
B) core values and commitments to early childhood
C) individual morals
D) None of these are correct.

Question 48

_____ are the single most important factor in determining quality.

A) Parents
B) Children
C) Teachers
D) All of these are correct.

Question 49

One drawback to self-evaluation is _____.

A) subjectivity
B) outside influence
C) objectivity
D) personality

Question 50

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase.

-Meetings

A) Guides toward discovery
B) Curriculum development
C) Staff development
D) Professional conferences
E) Student teachers

Question 51

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase.

-Interacting with children

A) Guides toward discovery
B) Curriculum development
C) Staff development
D) Professional conferences
E) Student teachers

Question 52

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase.

-Managing

A) Guides toward discovery
B) Curriculum development
C) Staff development
D) Professional conferences
E) Student teachers

Question 53

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase.

-Planning

A) Guides toward discovery
B) Curriculum development
C) Staff development
D) Professional conferences
E) Student teachers

Question 54

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase.

-Learner

A) Guides toward discovery
B) Curriculum development
C) Staff development
D) Professional conferences
E) Student teachers

Question 55

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase.

-Phoning

A) Creating a safe and healthy environment
B) Maintaining parent contacts
C) For accreditation purposes
D) With other teachers and staff
E) Observing

Question 56

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase.

-Collaborating

A) Creating a safe and healthy environment
B) Maintaining parent contacts
C) For accreditation purposes
D) With other teachers and staff
E) Observing

Question 57

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase.

-Evaluating

A) Creating a safe and healthy environment
B) Maintaining parent contacts
C) For accreditation purposes
D) With other teachers and staff
E) Observing

Question 58

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase.

-Caretaking

A) Creating a safe and healthy environment
B) Maintaining parent contacts
C) For accreditation purposes
D) With other teachers and staff
E) Observing

Question 59

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase.

-Record keeping

A) Creating a safe and healthy environment
B) Maintaining parent contacts
C) For accreditation purposes
D) With other teachers and staff
E) Observing

Question 60

Match the setting to the career description.

-Early childhood teacher

A) In child's home
B) In own home
C) In a center/school
D) College or university
E) Office
F) On the playground

Question 61

Match the setting to the career description.

-Family therapist

A) In child's home
B) In own home
C) In a center/school
D) College or university
E) Office
F) On the playground

Question 62

Match the setting to the career description.

-Recreation leader

A) In child's home
B) In own home
C) In a center/school
D) College or university
E) Office
F) On the playground

Question 63

Match the setting to the career description.

-Nanny

A) In child's home
B) In own home
C) In a center/school
D) College or university
E) Office
F) On the playground

Question 64

Match the setting to the career description.

-Teacher educator

A) In child's home
B) In own home
C) In a center/school
D) College or university
E) Office
F) On the playground

Question 65

Match the setting to the career description.

-Family child care provider

A) In child's home
B) In own home
C) In a center/school
D) College or university
E) Office
F) On the playground

Question 66

Cultural factors can influence communication between people. Match the example with the particular cultural factor.

-Time sense

A) Prefers authoritarian style
B) Eye contact
C) Late for meetings
D) Stands too close
E) Food and bathing rituals

Question 67

Cultural factors can influence communication between people. Match the example with the particular cultural factor.

-Space

A) Prefers authoritarian style
B) Eye contact
C) Late for meetings
D) Stands too close
E) Food and bathing rituals

Question 68

Cultural factors can influence communication between people. Match the example with the particular cultural factor.

-Verbal/nonverbal language

A) Prefers authoritarian style
B) Eye contact
C) Late for meetings
D) Stands too close
E) Food and bathing rituals

Question 69

Cultural factors can influence communication between people. Match the example with the particular cultural factor.

-Values

A) Prefers authoritarian style
B) Eye contact
C) Late for meetings
D) Stands too close
E) Food and bathing rituals

Question 70

Cultural factors can influence communication between people. Match the example with the particular cultural factor.

-Concepts of authority

A) Prefers authoritarian style
B) Eye contact
C) Late for meetings
D) Stands too close
E) Food and bathing rituals

Question 71

Match the common types of meetings with their definition.

-may or may not be optional

A) Staff meetings
B) Parent-teacher conferences
C) Parent education meetings
D) Professional meetings
E) Student-teacher conferences
F) Home visits

Question 72

Match the common types of meetings with their definition.

-offered on a scheduled basis

A) Staff meetings
B) Parent-teacher conferences
C) Parent education meetings
D) Professional meetings
E) Student-teacher conferences
F) Home visits

Question 73

Match the common types of meetings with their definition.

-faculty meetings

A) Staff meetings
B) Parent-teacher conferences
C) Parent education meetings
D) Professional meetings
E) Student-teacher conferences
F) Home visits

Question 74

Match the common types of meetings with their definition.

-teachers meet with students

A) Staff meetings
B) Parent-teacher conferences
C) Parent education meetings
D) Professional meetings
E) Student-teacher conferences
F) Home visits

Question 75

Match the common types of meetings with their definition.

-workshops

A) Staff meetings
B) Parent-teacher conferences
C) Parent education meetings
D) Professional meetings
E) Student-teacher conferences
F) Home visits

Question 76

Match the common types of meetings with their definition.

-evening programs involving parents

A) Staff meetings
B) Parent-teacher conferences
C) Parent education meetings
D) Professional meetings
E) Student-teacher conferences
F) Home visits

Question 77

Match the following statements with the appropriate NAEYC Standard

-observe in at least two settings

A) Promote child development and learning
B) build family and community relationships
C) observe, document, and assess to support to young children and their families
D) use developmentally effective approaches to connect with children and families
E) use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum
F) become a professional
G) field experience

Question 78

Match the following statements with the appropriate NAEYC Standard

-know and understand young children's characteristics

A) Promote child development and learning
B) build family and community relationships
C) observe, document, and assess to support to young children and their families
D) use developmentally effective approaches to connect with children and families
E) use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum
F) become a professional
G) field experience

Question 79

Match the following statements with the appropriate NAEYC Standard

-support and engage families

A) Promote child development and learning
B) build family and community relationships
C) observe, document, and assess to support to young children and their families
D) use developmentally effective approaches to connect with children and families
E) use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum
F) become a professional
G) field experience

Question 80

Match the following statements with the appropriate NAEYC Standard

-resources in academic disciplines

A) Promote child development and learning
B) build family and community relationships
C) observe, document, and assess to support to young children and their families
D) use developmentally effective approaches to connect with children and families
E) use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum
F) become a professional
G) field experience