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Chapter 1: The Early Childhood Teacher
Test Bank
1. Significant turnover rates in early childhood education are the result of
2. The primary reason why directors leave their jobs is due to the
3. Early childhood education is the education of children
4. CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. An intentional teacher is one who
5. Having intrinsic motivation for doing something means that you want to engage in the activity
because
6. People who choose teaching as their career stay in the profession because
7. A philosophy of teaching
8. The demand for child care
9. CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. An inconsistent teacher-child relationship can affect
children’s
10. Burnout is defined as
11. What type of degree is typically awarded after a two-year course of study at an institution
such as a community or junior college?
12. Currently, most states don’t require teachers in preschool programs to have this type of
degree, but some states are moving toward this requirement.
13. In order for an early childhood program to operate, it must obtain this from the state
government.
14. _____________ is when early childhood programs voluntarily apply to attain national
recognition for their high-quality program.
15. Being ____________ will help you develop a teaching style that makes you comfortable.
16. ________ are principles that help us make decisions about how to act morally and socially.
17. Which developmental stage of teachers includes the teacher having reached a comfortable
level of self-confidence?
18. The most important role a teacher plays is that of a
19. __________________ focuses on the students as active learners with the teacher acting as
more of a facilitator than an instructor.
20. With __________________ the teacher determines what to teach and what students should
learn.
21. An intentional teacher plans, thinks about the goals of the lesson, and organizes the learning
experiences of the children.
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22. Teacher shortage is not as much of a problem in early childhood education as it is in
elementary education.
23. Early childhood education encompasses the ages of birth through age five.
24. The educational curriculum for preschoolers and early elementary children is the same.
25. It is important to understand your own behavior, motivation, and personality when
developing a teaching style.
26. Teachers are role models for the children in their care, but not for the parents.
27. Your teaching philosophy will change over time as you gain knowledge and experience.
28. It is important to understand what is considered developmentally appropriate for the children
in your care.
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29. Supporting diversity is not part of your job as a teacher.
30. Teachers are responsible for teaching the children in their care, not making sure that parents
are aware of what is being taught.
31. List the five roles of the early childhood education teacher.
32. Explain the difference between direct and indirect instruction.
33. Define advocate. How can an early childhood education teacher be a successful advocate?
34. What skills and knowledge are needed to manage a diverse classroom?
35. Why is it crucial to involve parents in a child’s education?
36. Lilian Katz called the stages that most teachers go through over the first few years of their
career developmental stages. Name and describe these four stages, as well as some of the
training needs of the teacher during each stage.
37. NAEYC has developed a set of recommendations for early childhood educators to create a
welcoming environment that will support linguistically diverse children and their families. Talk
about these best practices when working with young children and families.
38. NAEYC has established ten standards for early childhood programs to receive NAEYC
accreditation. List and describe these standards.
a.
39. A standards-based environment presents risks and benefits for the field of early childhood
education. Compare and contrast these risks and benefits.
40. Explain how a teachers’ philosophy of teaching is created or developed.
