Question 1

What elements can a cultural lens include and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

A cultural lens is strongly tied to one's family and upbringing. Culture includes shared common stories, artifacts, beliefs, rules, status, celebrations, music and forms of communication to name a few. Our personal beliefs and values are influenced by these aspects of our cultural lens. These are important because we use this lens to process information about people and situations in the world around us. As we learn more about ourselves through this lens we may need to readjust it and reflect upon this as the cultural lens evolves over time. Many aspects of family exist in the realm of culture. Therefore, our cultural lens strongly influences what we see around us and how we interpret this information.

Question 2

In order to become more skilled in the art of observation, we must learn to clean our lenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

It is acceptable to make judgments based on sensory information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Why do you think that understanding your own culture and values impacts what and how you observe?

Accepted Answer

Based on your prior life experiences, fa

Question 5

Knowing ourselves can help us to determine how we go about observing others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The lens of personality

Accepted Answer

A)  is easily changed 
B)  is connected to our preferences 
C)  is unaltered by self reflection 
D)  is objective 
A)  is easily changed 
B)  is connected to our preferences 
C)  is unaltered by self reflection 
D)  is objective

Question 7

If you are working with a toddler who is new to child care, and you think of her as being 'smart" as you observe her knocking down the blocks you stack for her, does that image of the child as being competent make any difference?

Accepted Answer

No, we probably wouldn't see the same th

Question 8

When observing children's race

Accepted Answer

A)  it has been shown to influence a child's preferences during play 
B)  it is the second most important aspect of the observation 
C)  it can create the use of labels that divide people into "us" and "them" 
D)  it is easily defined 
A)  it has been shown to influence a child's preferences during play 
B)  it is the second most important aspect of the observation 
C)  it can create the use of labels that divide people into "us" and "them" 
D)  it is easily defined

Question 9

The term ethnocentrism

Accepted Answer

A)  is the centre of one's temperament 
B)  is a desirable characteristic, especially when working in any human services field 
C)  is the tendency to view people from a different cultural group as superior in status 
D)  is the belief that one's own ethnic group is superior to others 
A)  is the centre of one's temperament 
B)  is a desirable characteristic, especially when working in any human services field 
C)  is the tendency to view people from a different cultural group as superior in status 
D)  is the belief that one's own ethnic group is superior to others

Question 10

If you use more than one lens you can be completely objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The first lens people use in observation is their cultural lens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Why is it important to fix cracked lenses and filters? What are some strategies for fixing cracked lenses?

Accepted Answer

It is really important to fix cracked le

Question 13

Why do you think that understanding your own culture and values impacts what and how you observe?

Accepted Answer

Understanding your own culture and value

Question 14

It is appropriate to teach another's faith to other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A child arrives at your centre dressed in clothing that you think represent a Top 10 singer on stage. The child is wearing jeans ripped on the bum, a sequined tank top, eye shadow and lipstick. The parent is proud of the outfit she has bought for her child and points it out to you upon arrival. You are aghast and struggle for something to say. You finally blurt out "That's definitely an interesting outfit". Reflect on the values that you and the parent hold. How do those values influence each of your actions?

Accepted Answer

Values the ECE might hold are: modesty,

Question 16

What are the ramifications of having a lens of rights and freedoms for children?

Accepted Answer

If an educator believes that children's

Question 17

Why should we move beyond the role of being a casual observer?

Accepted Answer

In order to do a good job when observing

Question 18

Subjectivity is always desirable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

It is possible to train yourself so that observation skills become more refined and we can also shape our perceptual lenses and filters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It is important to recognize personal biases when observing and recording observational information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What elements can a cultural lens include and why is it important?

In order to become more skilled in the art of observation, we must learn to clean our lenses.

It is acceptable to make judgments based on sensory information.

Why do you think that understanding your own culture and values impacts what and how you observe?

Knowing ourselves can help us to determine how we go about observing others.

The lens of personality

If you are working with a toddler who is new to child care, and you think of her as being 'smart" as you observe her knocking down the blocks you stack for her, does that image of the child as being competent make any difference?

When observing children's race

The term ethnocentrism

If you use more than one lens you can be completely objective.

The first lens people use in observation is their cultural lens.

Why is it important to fix cracked lenses and filters? What are some strategies for fixing cracked lenses?

Why do you think that understanding your own culture and values impacts what and how you observe?

It is appropriate to teach another's faith to other people.

What are the ramifications of having a lens of rights and freedoms for children?

Why should we move beyond the role of being a casual observer?

Subjectivity is always desirable.

It is possible to train yourself so that observation skills become more refined and we can also shape our perceptual lenses and filters.

It is important to recognize personal biases when observing and recording observational information.

Observation: An Introduction

Observing Children Through the Lens of Early Childhood Development

Observing Children Through the Lens of Play

Narrative Observations

Methods of Observing and Recording

Observing and Evaluating Childrens Environments

Observations That Give Cause for Concern

Authentic Assessment and Portfolios

Documentation and Reflection

Analyzing Observations and Evidence and Responding to Findings

Filters

Exam 2: Lenses and Filters

What elements can a cultural lens include and why is it important?

In order to become more skilled in the art of observation, we must learn to clean our lenses.

It is acceptable to make judgments based on sensory information.

Why do you think that understanding your own culture and values impacts what and how you observe?

Knowing ourselves can help us to determine how we go about observing others.

The lens of personality

If you are working with a toddler who is new to child care, and you think of her as being 'smart" as you observe her knocking down the blocks you stack for her, does that image of the child as being competent make any difference?

When observing children's race

The term ethnocentrism

If you use more than one lens you can be completely objective.

The first lens people use in observation is their cultural lens.

Why is it important to fix cracked lenses and filters? What are some strategies for fixing cracked lenses?

Why do you think that understanding your own culture and values impacts what and how you observe?

It is appropriate to teach another's faith to other people.

What are the ramifications of having a lens of rights and freedoms for children?

Why should we move beyond the role of being a casual observer?

Subjectivity is always desirable.

It is possible to train yourself so that observation skills become more refined and we can also shape our perceptual lenses and filters.

It is important to recognize personal biases when observing and recording observational information.

Observation: An Introduction

Observing Children Through the Lens of Early Childhood Development

Observing Children Through the Lens of Play

Narrative Observations

Methods of Observing and Recording

Observing and Evaluating Childrens Environments

Observations That Give Cause for Concern

Authentic Assessment and Portfolios

Documentation and Reflection

Analyzing Observations and Evidence and Responding to Findings

Filters