Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Teacher burnout is not a serious problem in early education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Facing prejudices about children ____.

Accepted Answer

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 
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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are some of the most important personal qualities a teacher should possess?

Accepted Answer

Important personal qualities for a teach

Question 7

One drawback to self-evaluation is _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Match the common types of meetings with their definition.
-workshops

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase.
-Managing

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The emotional framework of the classroom _____.

Accepted Answer

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 
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 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the setting to the career description.
-Family child care provider

Accepted Answer

A)  In child's home 
B)  In own home 
C)  In a center/school 
D)  College or university 
E)  Office
F) On the playground 
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 13

Define the general roles an early childhood teacher may have.

Accepted Answer

early childhood teacher can have many ro

Question 14

A professional code of ethics ____.

Accepted Answer

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 
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 15

Match the setting to the career description.
-Teacher educator

Accepted Answer

A)  In child's home 
B)  In own home 
C)  In a center/school 
D)  College or university 
E)  Office
F) On the playground 
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 16

When participating in an evaluation, you ____.

Accepted Answer

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 
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 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Research shows that healthy school climates are based on ____.

Accepted Answer

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 
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 19

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase.
-Record keeping

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase.
-Meetings

Accepted Answer

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

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

Teacher burnout is not a serious problem in early education.

Facing prejudices about children ____.

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

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

What are some of the most important personal qualities a teacher should possess?

One drawback to self-evaluation is _____.

Match the common types of meetings with their definition. -workshops

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase. -Managing

The emotional framework of the classroom _____.

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

Match the setting to the career description. -Family child care provider

Define the general roles an early childhood teacher may have.

A professional code of ethics ____.

Match the setting to the career description. -Teacher educator

When participating in an evaluation, you ____.

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

Research shows that healthy school climates are based on ____.

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase. -Record keeping

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase. -Meetings

History of Early Childhood Education

Types of Programs

Defining the Young Child

Developmental and Learning Theories

Observation and Assessment of Children

Guiding Childrens Behavior

Families and Teachers: Partners in Education

Creating Environments

Curriculum: Creating a Context for Learning and Play

Planning for the Body: Physicalmotor Development

Curriculum Planning for the Mind: Cognitive Development in Action

Curriculum Planning for the Mind: Language and Literacy Development

Planning for Heart and Soul: Psychosocial Development

Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education: Four Themes

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Exam 5: Teaching: A Professional Commitment

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

Teacher burnout is not a serious problem in early education.

Facing prejudices about children ____.

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

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

What are some of the most important personal qualities a teacher should possess?

One drawback to self-evaluation is _____.

Match the common types of meetings with their definition. -workshops

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase. -Managing

The emotional framework of the classroom _____.

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

Match the setting to the career description. -Family child care provider

Define the general roles an early childhood teacher may have.

A professional code of ethics ____.

Match the setting to the career description. -Teacher educator

When participating in an evaluation, you ____.

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

Research shows that healthy school climates are based on ____.

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase. -Record keeping

Match the teacher's responsibility to the appropriate phrase. -Meetings

History of Early Childhood Education

Types of Programs

Defining the Young Child

Developmental and Learning Theories

Observation and Assessment of Children

Guiding Childrens Behavior

Families and Teachers: Partners in Education

Creating Environments

Curriculum: Creating a Context for Learning and Play

Planning for the Body: Physicalmotor Development

Curriculum Planning for the Mind: Cognitive Development in Action

Curriculum Planning for the Mind: Language and Literacy Development

Planning for Heart and Soul: Psychosocial Development

Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education: Four Themes

Filters