Exam 11- 13 109

For an infant's emotional and social well-being, it is critical that which of the following occur?

The baby is held and cuddled while being fed.

How has the increase in learning content standards at preschool age changed the role of the classroom teacher?

The teacher must have accurate knowledge across content areas, where previously he/she could select what they wanted to teach.

Why is a volunteer orientation important?

The volunteers can understand the center and know where they fit into the organization.

Why are individual preschool teachers teaching standards that greatly vary from school to school?

There is no common definition of kindergarten readiness

When a teacher calls a special parent-teacher conference why does it usually cause anxiety for parents and teachers?

They are typically called when there is a problem in the classroom

What is one pitfall that many teachers encounter when the children in their class are having free play?

They use it as a time to get organization duties done.

Due to the diversity that exists within a given childcare center, which of the following should a director do to make sure all families feel welcomed and valued in the school community?

. recognize that the diversity exists and have an open exchange about it

Which of the following are ways that data can be used in the early childhood classroom?

1. . to identify specific concerns for a student 2. to guide interventions the team should try 3. to guide the decision around what to teach

ho should be trained to recognize signs of physical abuse and neglect?

all staff

When should children start seeing a dentist?

at the age 3

If a child brings a brown-bag lunch to school, which of the following should occur?

All leftovers should be thrown away.

Who is ultimately responsible for monitoring family involvement strategies and being a resource for families?

center director

The term for a curriculum that focuses on the child's interest is:

child centered practice

Whose needs should be kept in the forefront of an early childhood director's mind?

children

With what does the task of partnering with referral agencies begin?

collecting a list of services that are available in the community

What is emergent curriculum?

curriculum that incorporates the children and their interests into instruction

The changing complexion of childcare centers requires a multicultural mindset that values:

diversity

Any staff member should take calls from the media after a crisis or disaster happens at the school.

false

Assessment techniques used with older children are valid and reliable for preschoolers.

false

It is essential for the director of a child care center to live in the community when the childcare center is located.

false

On average, one child in the United States dies every day from choking.

false

How should the basics of a childcare center's program be communicated to all families?

family handbook

How is it determined whether a child should receive free or reduced-priced meals?

family income

What is the most important measure in preventing the spread of disease in child care centers?

hand washing

It is not enough for directors to require teachers to collect assessment data, they must also:

help teachers create a system that allows them to make instructional decisions based on the data

A written policy about the management of sick children should be given to families when the child:

is enrolled at the school.

What terms describes the requirement of professionals who work with children to disclose abuse and neglect?

mandated reporting

Directors who seek to strengthen families look for opportunities to:

meet the needs of the specific population they serve.

Which phrase means that teachers act with specific outcomes or goals in mind for children's development and learning?

ntentional teaching

What type of information should be gathered annually and be used to evaluate and adjust a center's program to meet family's needs?

parent feedback

What part of the child care center is the first space a family sees and is often a family's first impression?

parent receiving area

What is one addition to many centers that allows families to come together for a variety of activities, including workshops, lectures, and conversation?

parent support programs

Which type of abuse typically happens unplanned, is explosive, and occurs when others aren't around?

physical abuse

How can the possibility of a child care center being sued for any reason be minimized?

planning and implementing preventative steps in daily practice

What structure will help child care staff evaluate their participation in a parent-teacher conference?

post conference review

What is one important part in the role of an educational leader in an early childhood program?

provides valuable and informed feedback to teachers

How must staff address all parents, even when the parent is demanding or high maintenance?

respectfully

Why is it important for the print used in a classroom to be thoughtful?

so children know the many purposes for writing

The parent education model has moved from one of deficit to one designed to focus on a family's:

strengths

Who is typically held responsible if a lawsuit is filed about something that happened in the child care center?

the employer

The proportions of food provided to children at a childhood center is decided by:

the total numbers of hours the child is at the center.

What is an essential part of intentional teaching?

time to plan

Why are regularly scheduled parent-teacher conferences important?

to discuss the child's progress at the center

Why must the director of an early childhood center monitor the food preparation and sanitation practices of the cook?

to ensure it is meeting the sanitation guidelines of the health department

What is one reason why it is important for directors of early childhood centers to take more than a cursory glance at lesson plans?

to ensure teachers are connecting learning in meaningful ways for children

Why is it important that time is taken at individual schools/early childhood centers to create a shared understanding of the educational philosophy?

to ensure the practice of different teachers will be consistent and intentional

Why is screening volunteers before they begin working with children at the childcare center important?

to make sure the volunteers are an appropriate fit for the center

What is the purpose of an emergency health plan?

to provide center staff with specific directions on what to do if an emergency arise

Why should directors and some teaching staff have training in communicable diseases?

to recognize symptoms of communicable diseases and to make decisions about excluding a child

Child care centers that view parents as partners increase the positive relationship between the families and the center.

true

Staff members, who are going to be responsible for giving first aid and will likely come into contact with blood, should have special training.

true

The divide between low-income and middle-income children is evident in their knowledge of technology as they enter an early childhood classroom.

true

Volunteer recruitment can be a time-consuming task, but in the end, centers can find committed volunteers who come to the center regularly.

true

Regardless of the level of health services provided through a child care center, which of the following is required for all centers to maintain for every student?

up-to-date immunization records

Which of the following is included in the comprehensive definition of curriculum that will be used in this book?

using assessments to drive instruction

What is the term that describes the difference between what a child can do on his/her own compared with what the child can do with adult help?

zone of proximal development

Which of the following is an example of a question that uses the NAEYC standards that has a both/and approach?

How can we incorporate science activities and movement?

What is the leading cause of nonfatal choking incidents?

candy

How does a director help their staff understand the community in which they are located?

encouraging staff to be involved in activities happening in the community

How frequently should early childhood centers update health information for children under the age of 2 years?

every 6 months

A child-centered classroom can never have teacher-directed activities

false

All parental concerns will be addressed in the same manner.

false

Which of the following aspects of a classroom are assessed by the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)?

1. classroom organization 2. active learning 3. emotional support

The role of the director is to make sure that teachers are grounded in which of the following:

1. developmentally appropriate practice 2. early literacy research

Which of the following should be included in a parent handbook?

1. discipline policies of the center 2. arrival and pickup times 3. outline of daily program and philosophy

The family program at a child care center can be broken into what three categories?

1. family involvement 2. family interactions 3. family support

Which of the following are potential factors why a parent might not feel included in the child care center's community?

1. having a child with a disability 2. limited competence with English 3. being a single parent

Which of the following are considerations that affect menu planning?

1. size of pots and pans 2. preparation time 3. availability of equipment

The focus on quality early childhood programs includes a curriculum that has which of the following attributes:

1. strong understanding of the field 2. understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum 3. completely defines curriculum

Which of the following makes centers especially vulnerable to legal action?

1. transportation safety 2. health procedures for children with special needs 3. playground safety

Which of the following are items that should be planned in advance of an emergency evacuation at a child care center?

1. who will call for help 2. what food will children have 3. who will contact parents

What do results of recent studies show about the transition from preschool to kindergarten?

About half of the children transitioning to kindergarten have problems with the transition.

What is one reason that STEM is an important concept in the educational reform movement?

Children are now entering kindergarten with considerable knowledge of math content that is related to math they will learn in elementary through high school.

Why does the storage of food require careful planning?

It is important to ensure the food meets the sanitary and temperature requirements.

How might being part of a professional organization strengthen the voice of a director?

Often legislators will not listen to an individual's recommendation, but will take notice when is it a collective of voices.