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Regarding "Soft Eyes," which of the following statements is true? |
| | A) | Soft eyes is similar to the concept of dual-focus supervision. |
| | B) | Soft eyes refers only to visual perception. |
| | C) | Beginning teachers are generally as good at this technique as veteran teachers. |
| | D) | All of the above are true. |
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Mrs. Sanchez uses the term "bien educado" as she refers to her grandson during his graduation party. What is Mrs. Sanchez saying about her grandson? |
| | A) | He is an academic achiever and graduated at the top of his class. |
| | B) | He has good social graces and is respectful of other people. |
| | C) | He is a top athlete and a good team player. |
| | D) | He went to a very good school. |
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One of the best alternatives to arguing is _______. |
| | A) | IDEA. |
| | B) | "soft eyes." |
| | C) | authenticity. |
| | D) | dialoguing. |
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Regarding differences in dialoguing and arguing, which of the following is true? |
| | A) | The object of a dialogue is to win, while the object of an argument is to gather information. |
| | B) | A dialoguer considers only his/her point of view, while the arguer is looks at multiple viewpoints. |
| | C) | The arguer tells, and the dialoguer asks. |
| | D) | The arguer tries to learn, while the dialoguer tries to persuade. |
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The standards in the field of early childhood education are currently moving toward which model? |
| | A) | parents as partners |
| | B) | parent education |
| | C) | parental involvement |
| | D) | parental restriction |
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Preschool teacher Jarrod Evans is meeting with the Smith family since they are enrolling their daughter in the preschool program. Jarrod has a meeting in which the entire family visits the center, and Jarrod teaches them about the program and its goals. This activity is called a(n): |
| | A) | RERUN session. |
| | B) | IDEA. |
| | C) | IEP. |
| | D) | intake interview. |
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Nine-month-old Dakota is a child with special needs. At his child care center, there is a plan on file that specifies goals and objectives for Dakota and his family. What is this plan called? |
| | A) | IEP |
| | B) | RERUN |
| | C) | IFSP |
| | D) | IDEA |
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between a child care provider and the child under his/her care? |
| | A) | long-term and based mainly in the present |
| | B) | relatively temporary and based in the present |
| | C) | short-term and based in the past and future |
| | D) | long-term and based in the past and future |
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Regarding parent-provider conflicts, which of the following statements is false? |
| | A) | Parent-provider conflicts are one of the most difficult aspects of an early childhood educator's job. |
| | B) | Parent-provider conflicts are relatively unusual because parents almost never complain or criticize. |
| | C) | Parent-provider conflicts can result from communication and cultural differences. |
| | D) | Children can feel caught in the middle of parent-provider conflicts. |
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During an attempt at conflict resolution Jeremy asks, "What can be done about this situation?" Which step of the RERUN process is Jeremy addressing? |
| | A) | negotiate |
| | B) | reflect |
| | C) | reason |
| | D) | understand |
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In a problem-solving situation, dialoguing consists of _______. |
| | A) | talking and listening. |
| | B) | talking, listening, and negotiating. |
| | C) | listening and negotiating. |
| | D) | receptivity and listening. |
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Three-year-old Jared stays at Precious Possessions Child Care Center while his mother works during the day. At home, Jared's mother avoids messy activities because she likes to keep Jared neat and clean. She complains every time the center puts out finger paint because Jared gets so messy. The teacher feels sensory activities are very important for children Jared's age and finger paint is her favorite because it is so very messy. Of the following solutions to this conflict, which represents a resolution through mutual education? |
| | A) | Jared continues to stay clean at home, but the teacher insists he must experience finger paint at Precious Possessions. |
| | B) | Jared's mom is talked into doing finger paint at home, even though she hates it. |
| | C) | The teacher switches from finger paint to "goop," a mixture of cornstarch and water that is very sensory and messy, but dries to a fine powder that can be easily brushed off. Jared is clean when his mother arrives to pick him up and she agrees that it's fine for him to enjoy finger painting with "goop." She even uses it sometimes at home. |
| | D) | Jared's teacher eliminates finger paint from her curriculum. |
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When a child care provider and a parent disagree on a child care practice, which type of resolution is most effective? |
| | A) | resolution through provider education |
| | B) | resolution through parent education |
| | C) | resolution through mutual education |
| | D) | any of the above, as long as both parties agree |
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Preschool teacher Carrie Tatum keeps daily notes for each child in her care, regarding their significant activities or accomplishments. Which recommendation for facilitating communication is Carrie following? |
| | A) | be informative |
| | B) | be available |
| | C) | be receptive |
| | D) | develop listening skills |
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According to your text, early childhood professionals can support families by _______. |
| | A) | being concerned about the parents' welfare, as well as the child's welfare. |
| | B) | Helping parents further enjoy and appreciate their children. |
| | C) | Help parents learn how to support each other. |
| | D) | All of the above. |
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