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______________________ are the simplest forms of direct observation. a. Anecdotal recordsb. Checklists c. Rating scales

Anecdotal Records

Approximately what percent of today’s children are in early childhood programs?

a. 35b. 67c. 99

67

True or False:

As a teacher, it is okay to laugh at a child.

False

Which is the most popular type of child care program?

Child Care Center

Describe 2 factors of families that have made childcare more popular.

Changes in Families

• Dramatic change in the past 25 years

• Women are becoming more highly educated

• Couples are having fewer children

• Young adults are getting married later in life

• Many families need a second paycheck

• Women are demonstrating an increased commitment to work

• Families see the value of having children attend an early childhood program

List and describe 3 careers in early childhood

Career Opportunities in Early Childhood

• Nannies • Au pairs • Kindergarten teachers• Early childhood assistant and associate teachers• Child care teachers and directors

• Family child care home• Licensing specialist • Playground designers• Children’s librarians • Salespeople of children’s products• Parents educators• Children’s artist

Name the 4 eligibility requirements of a CDA credential.

CDA Eligibility Requirements

• Personal– 18 years old with a high school diploma– Academic skills– Signed statement of ethical conduct

• Setting– State-approved center– Must be the head caregiver for 8 or more

children ages 3-5– 10 children must be enrolled in program and

two caregivers present– No more than 20% of children can have special

needs

• Experience– At least 480 hours

work experience with 3-5 year olds

• Education– 120 clock hours

divided among different program areas

List and describe 3 aspects of Montessori

• Montessori Approach – Children “learn how to learn” – Children were allowed to explore materials that

were meant to instruct – Stressed independence – Teachers provide little help

List and describe 4 aspects of Head Start

Head Start

• Health – All children given a total health plan– Dental, medical, mental health services provided

for– Children who have not had childhood

immunizations prior to enrollment are given them

• Parental Involvement– Recognizes the parent as the child’s first teacher– Parents are encouraged to help recruit new

children, assist in the center, and take part in policy meetings

•Curriculum Designed to build self-

esteem Variety of learning

experiences to meet the children’s needs in all four areas of development

Parental involvement is at the heart of the program

• Nutrition– Many do not receive

nutritious meals at home

– At least one snack and one hot meal is provided each day

– Food is served that reflects the child’s ethnic and cultural preferences.

– Designed to help children make healthy food choices and develop good eating habits.

List the 4 types of assessment

Anecdotal RecordsChecklists

Rating ScalesSample Work

Participation Record

What are 2 guidelines for protecting confidentiality?

• Do not discuss a child in a setting outside the classroom

• Avoid using the child’s name (give a letter or #)

What is the difference between assessing and evaluating?

Assessing = what

Evaluating = why