Deck 16: The Infant-Toddler Professional

Question 1

Knowledge, skills, and dispositions make up:

A) the professional's code of ethics
B) a professional's philosophy
C) professional standards
D) the policies and procedures of a profession

Answer 1

professional standards

Question 2

Specialized knowledge, standards of practice, and codes of ethics make up:

A) a philosophy
B) a profession
C) professional standards
D) a vision

Answer 2

a profession

Question 3

Professional standards/competencies are most likely to ensure:

A) ethical practice
B) that infants and toddler will receive high-quality experiences
C) that there are high expectations for the professionals' performance
D) there will be a higher number of professionals working with infants/toddlers

Answer 3

that there are high expectations for the professionals' performance

Question 4

There are three relationships that are particularly intense and intimate for an infant-toddler professional. They are:

A) child/child, teacher/child, teacher/family
B) teacher/child, teacher/family, teacher/administration
C) teacher/child, teacher/family, and teacher/ teacher
D) child/child, teacher/family, teacher/ teacher

Question 5

Karen analyzed why she reacted so strongly when parents brought their children to her family child care program when the parents obviously had a day off. She was:

A) being judgmental
B) being self-reflective
C) developing her vision
D) self-critical

Question 6

Infant-toddler teachers learn to become advocates because:

A) much of the field is determined by laws and policies
B) it is an important role for citizens
C) lawmakers need to be taught what children need
D) infants and toddlers can't vote

Question 7

The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct:

A) encourages us to face the moral ambiguity of life
B) helps us choose among courses of action
C) helps us choose the "right" course each time
D) helps protect infant-toddler teachers from lawsuits

Question 8

Coaching is an important part of professional development because:

A) coaches can solve problems in the moment
B) applying new skills needs support beyond training
C) coaches know more than teachers about behavior
D) coaches apply child development principles to the classroom

Question 9

An infant-toddler teacher wanted to stay true to her principles concerning the rights of children. Her mentor most likely encouraged her to write:

A) a Code of Ethics
B) a vision statement
C) a philosophy
D) professional standards

Question 10

If others miss a meeting and you let them know they were missed you are demonstrating:

A) respect
B) mentoring skills
C) conflict resolution skills
D) supervision skills

Question 11

Basic values for how infant-toddler teachers will treat each other are made explicit in:

A) collaboratively written agreements
B) policy agreements
C) informal staff agreements
D) verbal agreements

Question 12

Bill and Thomas, two toddler teachers, had different opinions about whether toddlers should put toys away immediately after their use or only at the end of indoor play time. They each expressed what they wanted and why they wanted it. They acknowledged what the other person was thinking and needing. Next they need to:

A) create alternatives
B) agree not to evaluate solutions, but to generate possibilities
C) select a solution and agree on implementation
D) check for any areas of agreement

Question 13

In a mentoring or reflective supervision relationship the mentor usually does not:

A) establish expectations for who is in charge
B) engage in active listening and thoughtful questions
C) establish expectations for the relationship
D) share power with the mentee

Question 14

Mentors are different than supervisors because, in addition to fulfilling many of the same roles as the mentors, the supervisors also:

A) create opportunities for teachers to gain knowledge and skills
B) develop a relationship
C) encourage the professional to develop goals
D) evaluate the teacher's job performance

Question 15

When an infant-toddler teacher advocates for young children they are usually advocating for:

A) the improvement of children's quality of life
B) a particular politician
C) a Code of Ethics
D) a particular philosophy of education

Question 16

Which of these is not one of the questions that can help infant-toddler teachers reflect on their responding habits?

A) Do you reflect the feelings of the speaker?
B) Do you check your understanding of what others say by paraphrasing the content?
C) Do you begin your response with objections first and agreement second?
D) When disagreeing, do you state under what conditions you agree?

Question 17

What is the first step to a win-win conflict management strategy?

A) Approach positively
B) Clarify both points of view
C) Prepare powerfully
D) Create alternatives

Question 18

A reflective practice model has two major characteristics. Which of the following is one of the two characteristics?

A) A supervisor is always involved to help the teachers make decisions.
B) Infant-toddler teachers engage in relationships with other teachers who support their self-reflection.
C) There is training for the professional to become an advocate for early childhood education.
D) The professional knows the standards of the profession.

Question 19

Reflective supervision is especially useful in the infant-toddler field because:

A) teachers are naturally self-reflective
B) there is no time for regular supervision
C) infant-toddler teachers are overworked
D) infant's vulnerability stirs our strong feelings

Question 20

Professional development involves specialized training:

A) before and throughout your employment in the field
B) provided by your local Resource and Referral agency
C) provided by your professional organization
D) provided by your program

Question 21

(a) Describe, in detail, five attributes of a profession. (b) Why is it important that infant and toddler care teachers and early interventionists be considered professionals?

Question 22

(a) What are professional standards and (b) what is the CDA credential?

Question 23

(a) What is different about being an infant and toddler professional? (b) Which relationships do you think are the most challenging and why?