Test Bank For The Early Childhood Educator for Diploma Lorraine Walker 2nd edition

Test Bank For The Early Childhood Educator for Diploma Lorraine Walker 2nd edition

Chapter 04 Testbank

Student: ___________________________________________________________________________

1. What is the definition of pedagogy?

A. Our practices intended to promote children’s learning
B. Our programs
C. Professional language used in our documentation
D. All the answers are correct

2. A CoP approach involves:

A. Working with your director when programming
B. Involving parents in your program
C. Reflecting on practice with work colleagues
D. Reflecting on practice with those in the community

3. Kolb’s learning styles model (1984) indicates how our _________________________________________ affect our work practices.

A. reflections, behaviors and beliefs
B. values, beliefs, and reflections
C. values, beliefs, and behaviors
D. values, reflections and behaviors

4. Constructive feedback:

A. is useful and supportive.
B. should only come from the director.
C. may be over-critical.
D. should remain one-way.

5. An effective self-evaluation is completed by:

A. entries in a self-reflective journal.
B. a formal feedback meeting with management.
C. conversations with colleagues.
D. All the answers are correct.

6. Mentoring in the workplace can occur when:

A. working alongside a colleague
B. documenting children’s learning
C. communicating with families
D. All the answers are correct.

7. The term ‘critical friend’ can be defined as:

A. a friend who is always critical of you.
B. a person who offers honest and constructive criticism.
C. a manager who also acts as a friend.
D. a friend who you should not trust.

8. Professional development may include:

A. staff in-service training.
B. external training at a professional workshop.
C. reading industry updates on the internet.
D. All the answers are correct.

9. Employability skills include:

A. following the latest nappy change procedure.
B. teamwork.
C. washing hands correctly.
D. All the answers are correct.

10. We should engage in reflective practice:

A. at least once a year
B. once every six months
C. at the end of each planning cycle
D. as often as we can