CHAPTER 1: YOU WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN

Refers to stamina

• physical development

• social development

• emotional development

• cognitive development

Is enriched through hands-on activities

• physical development

• social development

• cognitive development

• emotional development

refers to the expression of feelings

• social development

• emotional development

• physical development

• cognitive development

The most important trait of and early childhood teacher is

• a knowledge of child growth and development

• a high energy level

• having a good sense of humor

• fondness for children

What is the most influential early childhood professional organization?

• Education for Children

• National Association for the Education of Young Children

• Georgia Early Childhood Educators

• Professionals that work with Children

What is the policy statement that the National Association for the Education of Young Children has that outlines ethical standards for the early childhood profession?

• Code of Ethical Conduct

• Attendance Policy

• Health Policy

• All of the other choices are correct

Provides in-home care for children

• nanny

• child care center

• au pair

• teacher

The need for early childhood teachers is expected to

• increase

• stay the same

• decrease

• fluctuate

Choose the statements below that are true of nannies and au pairs.

• an au pair is a from a foreign country and provides care in a child's home for room, board, and transportation.

• a nanny ALWAYS lives in the home and provides childcare in the child's home

• a nanny may or may not live in the home but provides child care for wages in the child's home

• a nanny keeps the child in their personal home for wages

Early childhood covers the period from

• birth to 5 years of age

• birth to 9 years of age

• birth to 13 years of age

• the first 3 years of life