Question 1

It helps teachers to try new curriculum ideas if

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

It is excellent for resolving staff conf

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Stress and burnout can be addressed through staff training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The process of evaluating a teacher should begin with

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 10

Every evaluation should be followed by __________.

Accepted Answer

a conferen

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A new approach to __________ begins with...

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Provide the speaker with information abo

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Provide a comfortable place.Make sure th

Question 15

In order to make evaluations effective, the director should

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a staff member receives an unsatisfactory...

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
a.things that, if not done, would seriously...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

It helps teachers to try new curriculum ideas if

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

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

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

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

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

Stress and burnout can be addressed through staff training.

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

The process of evaluating a teacher should begin with

Every evaluation should be followed by __________.

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

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

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

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

In order to make evaluations effective, the director should

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

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

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

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

The Director: a Broad View

Diversity and Early Education

Choices: Schools and Programs

Setting Goals

Planning: Infants and Toddlers

Planning: Preschool-Age Children

Planning: School-Age Children

Family Child Care

Staff Selectionpersonnel Policies

Budget

Nutrition, Health and Safety for the Program

Beginnings: a New Programa New Year

Including Families and the Community

Maintaining the Quality of Child Care

Filters

Exam 10: Staff Supervision and Training

It helps teachers to try new curriculum ideas if

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

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

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

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

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

Stress and burnout can be addressed through staff training.

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

The process of evaluating a teacher should begin with

Every evaluation should be followed by __________.

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

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

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

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

In order to make evaluations effective, the director should

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

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

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

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

The Director: a Broad View

Diversity and Early Education

Choices: Schools and Programs

Setting Goals

Planning: Infants and Toddlers

Planning: Preschool-Age Children

Planning: School-Age Children

Family Child Care

Staff Selectionpersonnel Policies

Budget

Nutrition, Health and Safety for the Program

Beginnings: a New Programa New Year

Including Families and the Community

Maintaining the Quality of Child Care

Filters