CDE 15 - Infant and Toddler Development » Spring 2021 » Chapter 7

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Question #1
A new family to the area was looking for the right place to bring their daughter each day. When they arrived they wondered if this program involved the families in children's learning. Which of the following would show if they encourage family involvement?
A.   Bulletin Board with a variety of information relating to child development, outside services, community events and educational opportunities in a variety of languages.
B.   Regularly scheduled meeting dates and special family events posted.
C.   Teachers greeting children and family members upon arrival and dismissal.
D.   Bulletin Board with a variety of information relating to child development, outside services, community events and educational opportunities in a variety of languages, regularly scheduled meeting dates and special family events posted, and teachers greeting children and family members upon arrival and dismissal.
Question #2
In order to build relationships with families, communication from the program and the teacher should include listening to parents' concerns and ideas about their children as well as providing ways for families to provide feedback about the program through evaluations or discussions.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
When comparing parent involvement and family engagement, which of the following examples would be considered family engagement?
A.   Parent survey about what events you attended last year.
B.   A family event based on the collaboration of the program teachers and families with changes made from the previous year's event.
C.   Arranging a magician for a family night.
D.   Attending a Mother's Day Tea during the day.
Question #4
It was obvious that the teacher believed in the importance of her students' home language because of the following: Mark all that apply.
A.   She greeted students in the language they use at home and used other simple phrases in class, her notes home were translated into other languages, and translators were made available for parent-teacher meetings.
B.   She greeted students in the language they use at home and used other simple phrases in class.
C.   She only had students in her classroom that could speak languages she knew.
D.   Translators were made available for parent-teacher meetings.
E.   Her notes home were translated into other languages.
Question #5
In order to help build relationships with families and provide culturally responsible caregiving, teachers should understand how to best meet the needs of their students. This includes all of the following components, EXCEPT:
A.   Adapting new ways to resolve cultural differences and support all children and families.
B.   Asking families specifically about cultural beliefs and family values.
C.   Avoiding activities that display any specific cultural beliefs.
D.   Acknowledging that cultural differences exist in programs.
Question #6
When discussing the importance of ensuring a sense of empowerment and inclusiveness in their child's learning and development, families with dual language learners should be encouraged to:
A.   Only speak English at home in order to improve English language skills.
B.   Let other families partake in the leadership or family engagement roles for the program.
C.   Share their cultural and linguistic abilities with the program and/or teacher.
D.   Only speak English while at a care center or school.
Question #7
Two-way communication is an important strategy that will allow programs, teachers and families to share information and collaborate learning goals. This also helps increase family engagement and a way to feel more connected to a program. This is especially true for dual language families. All of the following are examples of two-way communication EXCEPT:
A.   Phone calls
B.   In-Person Meetings
C.   Email/Text
D.   Parent Questionnaire
Question #8
Families who feel comfortable advocating for what they think works best for their child or seeking advice are often in a setting where collaboration and empowerment is encouraged. Which of the following examples would demonstrate what programs should do to encourage families to take part in their child's development?
A.   Seek advice from family members when trying to address an incident with a child that has occurred while in the program setting.
B.   Invite families to share areas of expertise or interests with the children, teacher or other families.
C.   Do not meet with parents only when there is a problem, instead hold conferences regularly to check in and allow families to share feedback as well.
D.   Allow families to drop in at all times in order to gain a more complete representation of the daily activities.
E.   Seek advice from family members when trying to address an incident with a child that has occurred while in the program setting, invite families to share areas of expertise or interests with the children, teacher or other families, allow families to drop in at all times in order to gain a more complete representation of the daily activities, and do not meet with parents only when there is a problem, instead hold conferences regularly to check in and allow families to share feedback as well.
Question #9
According to the reading, to help reduce the achievement gap, early childhood education programs have found that:
A.   Strengthening family engagement in the early years shows that families are more likely to maintain involvement throughout schooling.
B.   They should start teaching children as young as six months.
C.   Only English should be taught in early care programs and educational settings.
D.   Strengthening family engagement in the early years shows that families are more likely to maintain involvement throughout schooling, they should start teaching children as young as six months, and only English should be taught in early care programs and educational settings.
Question #10
Program staff and teachers should always maintain ______ to ensure privacy in communications regarding the child, family, staff and colleagues?
A.   communication
B.   confidentiality
C.   distance
D.   indiscretion

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