Question 1

Which is NOT one of the essential components of professionalism in early care and education?&#10;A) Partnerships with families&#10;B) Observation and assessment&#10;C) Defining test cut scores to refuse children entrance into kindergarten&#10;D) Specialized knowledge of child development

Accepted Answer

Defining test cut scores to refuse children entrance into kindergarten is not considered an essential component of professionalism in early care and education. Professionalism in this field typically emphasizes inclusive practices, partnerships with families, understanding child development, and using observation and assessment to support and guide children's learning, rather than excluding children based on test scores.

Question 2

ACEI is based on the work of which influential theorist?&#10;A) Maria Montessori&#10;B) Friedrich Froebel&#10;C) Sputnik I&#10;D) G. Stanley Hall

Accepted Answer

ACEI (Association for Childhood Education International) is influenced by Friedrich Froebel, who is known for his work in early childhood education and the concept of kindergarten.

Question 3

What is NAEYC?&#10;A) A child-care center licensing agency.&#10;B) The largest early childhood professional organization.&#10;C) A family welfare services center.&#10;D) A high-quality preschool program in Washington, D.C.

Accepted Answer

NAEYC stands for the National Association for the Education of Young Children, which is the largest organization of early childhood professionals and others dedicated to improving the quality of early childhood education programs for children from birth through age 8.

Question 4

What does NAEYC do?&#10;A) Promote best practices, support professional practice in the field and research.&#10;B) License child-care centers.&#10;C) Provide developmental screening tests for preschool children.&#10;D) Publish a prescribed curriculum of activities designed to promote quality care.

Accepted Answer

NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) is known for promoting high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. It supports professional practice and focuses on the improvement of the quality of educational and developmental services for young children. It does not license child-care centers, provide developmental screening tests, or publish a prescribed curriculum of activities.

Question 5

What is the Developmentally Appropriate Practice statement?&#10;A) A series of activities promoting social skills and literacy.&#10;B) A research report presenting statistics highlighting the importance of quality programs for young children living with limited incomes.&#10;C) Guidelines for sensitively working with linguistically diverse children.&#10;D) A framework of guidelines outlining sound practice based on developmental theory and culturally responsive teaching.

Accepted Answer

The Developmentally Appropriate Practice statement is a framework of guidelines that outlines sound practices based on developmental theory and research. It emphasizes culturally responsive teaching and practices that are appropriate for children's age and developmental stage.

Question 6

What were the key reasons for the creation of the DAP statement?&#10;A) Increasing numbers of children in out-of-home care, academic push-down of elementary education curricula, variation in program quality.&#10;B) Several court cases publicizing abuse in centers, need to regulate public funding for child-care programs.&#10;C) Federally appointed commission on early childhood education charged with the task of creating a national program model.&#10;D) Need to standardize care based on universal expectations for programs.

Accepted Answer

The DAP (Developmentally Appropriate Practice) statement was created in response to concerns such as the rising number of children in out-of-home care, the trend of pushing elementary education curricula into earlier years of children's education (academic push-down), and the varying quality of early childhood programs. These factors highlighted the need for a guiding framework to ensure that early childhood education practices are tailored to the developmental needs of young children.

Question 7

What are the three core key principles for teacher decision making outlined in the DAP statement?&#10;A) Knowledge of: family income, parent work status, child development.&#10;B) Knowledge of: number of siblings, child development, home language.&#10;C) Knowledge of: child development, families' social and cultural backgrounds, individual development.&#10;D) Knowledge of: children's social and cultural backgrounds, family income, parents' marital status.

Accepted Answer

C) Knowledge of: child development, families' social and cultural backgrounds, individual development. These principles focus on understanding the child in the context of their development, their family and cultural background, and their individual abilities and needs.

Question 8

What is the most effective way to build your knowledge of individual children's development?&#10;A) Through systematic observations.&#10;B) By giving parents lengthy questionnaires.&#10;C) By asking previous teachers.&#10;D) By administering a personality test.

Accepted Answer

Systematic observations allow educators to understand children's development over time in various contexts, making it the most effective method among the options provided.

Question 9

A variety of rating scales are used to evaluate teachers and programs to ensure high-quality early care and education programs. These rating scales include all of the following, EXCEPT:&#10;A) Environmental scales&#10;B) Health and Safety checklists&#10;C) Literacy assessment scales&#10;D) Height/weight requirement charts

Accepted Answer

Height/weight requirement charts are not used to evaluate teachers and programs in the context of ensuring high-quality early care and education. These charts are typically used for health assessments, not educational program quality assessments.

Question 10

How do teachers use the Code of Ethical Conduct?&#10;A) As a rule book listing the right way to handle difficult situations.&#10;B) As a guidebook for handling challenging behavior in children.&#10;C) As a rationale for deferring decision making in complicated situations.&#10;D) As a guide for professionally handling complex situations that involve several obligations.

Accepted Answer

The Code of Ethical Conduct serves as a guide for professionals, including teachers, in navigating complex situations that may involve conflicting obligations or ethical dilemmas. It is not merely a rule book, a specific strategy manual for managing children's behavior, nor a means to defer decision-making.

Question 11

What is an ethical dilemma?&#10;A) A time when you are called upon to do something you don't want to do.&#10;B) A complex situation that is not easily solved by research or law and for which there is more than one possible course of action.&#10;C) A situation where the right answer is clear, but it is not desirable.&#10;D) A situation in which your needs as a teacher supersede those of your children.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Why is a Code of Ethical Conduct particularly important for early childhood professionals?&#10;A) Children are particularly vulnerable to adult influences, power, and authority.&#10;B) Children often present challenging behavior that is hard to deal with.&#10;C) Parents' wishes are often in conflict with the best interests of children.&#10;D) Early childhood professionals need an answer sheet for how to work with children and parents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is a Code of Ethical Conduct...

Question 13

All of the following are key ideals and principles of the Code of Ethical Conduct, EXCEPT:&#10;A) Preserve each child's right to live in safe, healthy settings.&#10;B) Refrain from getting involved in cases of suspected neglect.&#10;C) Respect and empower the potential of each child.&#10;D) Remain current in research advances to improve practice.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 3: Professionalism in Early Childhood Education: Framing Best Practices