Deck 1: Introduction

Question 1

An early childhood professional is someone who works with children ages:

A) Preschool to third grade
B) Four to eight
C) Birth to eight
D) Birth to five

Answer 1

Birth to eight

Question 2

The population of the United States is changing. Which of the following conditions is identified in your textbook as one of the conditions created by these circumstances?

A) Parents are less interested in their children's education than was true in the past.
B) The number of families with young children who are living in poverty is growing.
C) The number of children who speak a language other than English at home was growing, but is now leveling off.
D) The number of children living in single parent families has stabilized.

Answer 2

The number of families with young children who are living in poverty is growing.

Question 3

According to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, which one of the following responsibilities is most important?

A) We shall support the rights of children with special needs.
B) Above all, we shall not harm children.
C) We shall not participate in practices that discriminate against children and families.
D) We shall respect the uniqueness of each child.

Answer 3

Above all, we shall not harm children.

Question 4

"The professional is never a 'finished' product." Select the most appropriate interpretation of this statement.

A) Professionals go to school off and on their entire careers.
B) Professionals continuously work to stay current in the field by reading, reflecting, and attending professional development activities.
C) Professionals must obtain a CDA credential and then update it every five years.
D) The professional must work to attain the highest early childhood level - Level VI.

Question 5

What statement best describes the role of families in the early education process?

A) Parents follow the lead of professionals in educating children.
B) The role varies as children mature.
C) Families are considered children's first teachers.
D) How involved parents are in their child's program depends on the parents' education.

Question 6

Which of the following would be considered an early childhood education program?

A) Fourth grade class
B) Neonatal unit in a hospital
C) Second grade class
D) Boy Scouts

Question 7

Which of these is a distinguishing characteristic of an early childhood professional?

A) Working with young children.
B) Being paid a higher salary than that the dollars paid to non-professionals.
C) A college degree.
D) Specialized training in early childhood.

Question 8

Which of these would be the best indicator of a high quality program for children?

A) The curriculum supports whole child learning.
B) There are 12 children in the class.
C) The teacher has experience in the elementary grades.
D) The program director likes children.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is NOT true about children who experience low quality programs?

A) They are often children from low-income families.
B) They do okay as long as their parents spend a lot of extra time with them at home.
C) They are likely to have poor social skills.
D) They tend to exhibit behavior problems.

Question 10

What is true about the learning that occurs in families?

A) It is most significant during the first three years of life.
B) It is an important element of children's education.
C) It is significant for social learning, but has little impact on academics.
D) It is often of lower quality than the learning children experience in school.

Question 11

Name three characteristics of high quality early childhood programs.

Question 12

Name 3 benefits to children enrolled in high quality early childhood programs.

Question 13

Name 3 drawbacks to children enrolled in poor quality early childhood programs.

Question 14

Identify 5 characteristics of an early childhood professional.

Question 15

Name 5 different types of early childhood programs.

Question 16

Describe the differences between high quality and poor quality early childhood programs, both in terms of structure and their impact on children.

Question 17

Describe what we mean when we say that families are children's first teachers. What implications does this have for early childhood education?

Question 18

As the population of children and families in the United States becomes more diverse, what implications does this have for early childhood education?