Quiz Ch. 1&2 Flashcards
True or false. Social and economic changes have created a need for more child care services.
True
Why do companies provide childcare?
Optional employee benefit reported, tangible payoff and positive effects on recruitment morale and productivity, and improved quality of workforce.
_______ or _______ provide care for children and parents home.
Nanny and AU pair
A ________ is responsible for enforcing state, childcare rules, and regulations.
Licensing specialist
Describe the CDA credential
CDA is educators that work with children. They are rewarded for one of the four settings, then need to renew it every three years.
How does the environment affect a child’s development?
A dangerous environment will teach the kid to be secret and let’s talkative to parents. A good environment will allow a child to be free and expressive.
In teaching, ______ skills are needed to help teachers work smarter, not harder
Time management
What is the name of the primary professional organization for teachers of young children?
National Association for the education of young children (NAEYC)
True or false. People who are naturally quiet and reserved cannot be affective early childhood teachers
False
Give two common characteristics of successful early childhood teachers, and explain why these characteristics are helpful
Patience and good communication because children need time and when they communicate, it’s not as good as our so we need to communicate as well
What is the most common type of childcare in the United States?
Family childcare
True or false. Childcare centers offer full day programs for young children.
True
Montessori theory of education stated that children learn best when they are…
Active
What are “practical life experiences” according to Montessori?
For a children to care for themselves, they learn to button zip tie, and put on coats and boots
Describe the purpose of Head start. What does Head start focus on?
To overcome the negative effects of poverty on young children. The program focuses on children care and education.
True or false. Nutrition is a vital part of the Headstart program.
True
Name the three basic kindergarten schedules
Half-day, full day, full day/alternating sessions
List five objectives for a kindergarten program
Develop positive self concept, appreciation of objects of beauty, development of interpersonal skills, develop positive feelings about school, and respect for the contributions, property, and rights of other children
Describe how a check-in service works for school-age children
Hire workers who call the home to check whether the children has arrived safely
______ or formed and run by parents who wish to take part in their children’s preschool experiences
Parent cooperative
What is the primary purpose of a laboratory school?
To train future teachers
Publicity sponsored programs are funded by _______
Local governments, federal or state
Describe one way employers can provide childcare assistance for their employees
Having a childcare center on or near the company
Why may a high staff turnover be a concern to parents?
Disrupts the environment for the children
Why might parents want to select a childcare program that are accredited?
It gives the parents reassurance that their children is receiving quality care
For children ages 3 to 5 years, NAEYC recommends the adult child ratio of one adult for every _______ children
Eight 8
