Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education, 3e (Bredekamp)
Chapter 16 Putting It All Together in Practice: Making a Difference for Children
1) According to the textbook, what is another name, besides teacher, sometimes used to describe
those who work with infants and toddlers?
A) babysitter
B) attendant
C) nurse
D) caregiver
2) Which of the following does the NAEYC describe as an aspect of becoming a professional?
A) teaching the children what you think they should know
B) engaging in continuous learning to inform the practice
C) criticizing the curriculums that your peers may use
D) involving yourself mostly with one child who needs the most help
3) What is an occupation that requires extensive education and/or specialized training?
A) profession
B) job
C) career
D) trade
4) A code of ethics, professional associations, and a commitment to the greater good are all
characteristics of
A) a code of conduct
B) a profession
C) a career
D) a vocation
5) What is the largest association of individuals who work with and for children from birth
through age 8?
A) National Head Start Association
B) American Pediatric Association
C) American Medical Association
D) The National Association for the Education of Young Children
6) What term refers to critically thinking about morality and the ability to make choices about
one’s own values?
A) morality
B) scruples
C) ethics
D) conscience
7) What defines the core values of the field and provides guidance for what professionals should
do when they encounter difficult or conflicting obligations or responsibilities in their work?
A) professional ethics
B) code of ethics
C) moral code
D) responsibilities
8) What defines the kinds of actions that are right or wrong in the workplace and are a public
matter?
A) professional ethics
B) code of ethics
C) moral code
D) responsibilities
9) What is the first and most important principle in the NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Conduct?
A) Do not share confidential information about children with people who have no legitimate
need to know.
B) Know all of the laws.
C) Do not harm children in any way.
D) Do not play favorites with children.
10) When does an early childhood professional stop learning?
A) once they have received their bachelor’s degree
B) after they have completed the necessary training required by the state
C) when they become a director or principle of a program or school
D) Never; effective early childhood professionals continue to learn throughout their careers.
11) An early childhood educator who lobbies a representative for more Head Start funding is
engaging in
A) informing the public
B) advocacy
C) grass roots politics
D) educating the public
12) A teacher should consider physical abuse if the child does what?
A) hits other children
B) talks about fighting with his siblings
C) shrinks at the approach of adults
D) does not like his teacher
13) What type of abuse should the teacher consider if a parent is unconcerned about the child and
refuses to consider offers of help for the child’s problems?
A) emotional abuse
B) neglect
C) sexual abuse
D) physical abuse
14) According to the textbook, what is the term meaning that teachers and child care workers are
required by law to report suspected abuse?
A) whistle-blowers
B) mandated reporters
C) citizen informant
D) child welfare advocates
15) Which of the following is NOT an official part of the Code of Ethical Conduct, but rather a
personal acknowledgement of an individual’s willingness to embrace the values and moral
obligations that lead to becoming part of the early childhood profession?
A) Statement for Early Childhood Professionals
B) Pledge of Allegiance
C) Statement of Commitment
D) Pledge to Commit
16) Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma?
A) deciding on the implementation of either a play-based curriculum or an academic-based
curriculum in a preschool program
B) deciding if you should rearrange your classroom
C) deciding which book is most closely aligned with the theme for the week
D) deciding if pretzels and peanut butter are a healthy snack
17) What age group most appeals to you? Why? Which age group, if any, does not appeal to
you? Explain.
18) What is meant by engaging in continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice?
19) List five ways that an early childhood professional can be an advocate in the field of early
childhood.
20) What are the warning signs of child abuse and neglect? Describe the reporting procedure for
the state you live in.
Chapter 16- Putting It All Together in Practice: Making a Difference for Children