Question 1

As a preschool teacher, you observe two children tugging over the same plastic gardening hoe. Given what you have learned about handling conflict, what is your best response?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell the children, "If you can't both play with it nicely, then neither one of you gets to play with it." Then take the toy away, and place it out of sight. 
B)  Get at the children's level, and help them put their feelings into words, while emphasizing that you will not let them hurt each other. 
C)  Approach the children, and ask who had it first. If they do not tell the truth, ask another nearby child to tell you who had the hoe first. 
D)  Unless they are physically hurting each other, ignore the situation so that they can figure out how to solve problems without adult intervention.

Question 2

According to the text, the three key elements in keeping children safe are

Accepted Answer

A)  observation and supervision 
B)  observation, supervision, and guidance 
C)  redirection and dual focus 
D)  self-reflection and a safe environment

Question 3

Health and safety issues can arise when a child is stressed or frustrated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The RIE method of observation refers to the process of turning observation inward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the elements of a safe early childhood environment.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A good child care center sanitation policy is to sanitize bathroom surfaces daily and toys and other surfaces weekly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Each of the following preschool teachers is dealing with a three-year-old child who is biting other children on the playground. Which teacher is using the best strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mr. Abdul removes the child from the playground and explains why he is doing so. 
B)  Ms. Barrington bites the child lightly - so s/he can see what it feels like. 
C)  Mr. Cravey spanks the child firmly while explaining why biting is wrong. 
D)  Ms. Dougherty reprimands the child in front of the group and then places him/her in "time out."

Question 8

Regarding supervision skills for beginning early childhood professionals, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early childhood beginners tend to focus their supervision too broadly or too narrowly. 
B)  Dual focus is best learned by practice in the college classroom, not through experience on the job. 
C)  The development of dual focus is the secret to effective supervision. 
D)  Because they mostly work by themselves, family child care professionals tend to become experts at the dual focus technique.

Question 9

Why is observation considered such an important skill for the early childhood education professional?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

What is the most important factor in building cooperation with children and getting them to listen?

Accepted Answer

A)  projecting a professional appearance and attitude 
B)  getting on their level when communicating and following the "one foot for each year" rule of thumb 
C)  developing a relationship with the child 
D)  always smiling and being friendly, avoiding expressing negative emotions

Question 11

Calmly expressing your honest feelings of frustration or anger is more developmentally appropriate than allowing your anger to manage the children who are difficult to control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In a story reported in the text, a group of researchers observed that newborn boys cried more often than newborn girls for no apparent reason. The researchers did not think about the fact that the boys had recently been circumcised. What does this story demonstrate about the nature of observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  During observation, the observer may have different reactions to different children. 
B)  Observation is difficult without having dual focus skills. 
C)  Adults can sometimes learn as much about themselves as they do about the children during observations. 
D)  Observation is not easy; sometimes even skilled observers miss the obvious.

Question 13

Who is associated with Resources for Infant Educators (RIE)?

Accepted Answer

A)  J. Ronald Lally 
B)  Magda Gerber 
C)  Virginia Young 
D)  Emmi Pikler

Question 14

Julia is a student-teacher at Cloud Nine Daycare Center. While the children eat their snacks, her co-worker has to change an infant's diaper. Since her co-worker is gone, Julia moves to the edge of the room in order to keep an eye on things. Now Julia can see what's going on, but has no interaction with the children. Julia's behavior is an example of which type of focus?

Accepted Answer

A)  dual focus 
B)  narrow focus 
C)  broad focus 
D)  self-reflective focus

Exam 2: First Things First: Health and Safety Through Observation and Supervision

As a preschool teacher, you observe two children tugging over the same plastic gardening hoe. Given what you have learned about handling conflict, what is your best response?

According to the text, the three key elements in keeping children safe are

Health and safety issues can arise when a child is stressed or frustrated.

The RIE method of observation refers to the process of turning observation inward.

Describe the elements of a safe early childhood environment.

A good child care center sanitation policy is to sanitize bathroom surfaces daily and toys and other surfaces weekly.

Each of the following preschool teachers is dealing with a three-year-old child who is biting other children on the playground. Which teacher is using the best strategy?

Regarding supervision skills for beginning early childhood professionals, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Why is observation considered such an important skill for the early childhood education professional?

What is the most important factor in building cooperation with children and getting them to listen?

Calmly expressing your honest feelings of frustration or anger is more developmentally appropriate than allowing your anger to manage the children who are difficult to control.

In a story reported in the text, a group of researchers observed that newborn boys cried more often than newborn girls for no apparent reason. The researchers did not think about the fact that the boys had recently been circumcised. What does this story demonstrate about the nature of observation?

Who is associated with Resources for Infant Educators (RIE) ?