Working with Young Children

Early childhood education covers the period from birth to __________.

• 3 years old.

• 5 years old.

• 6 years old and 1st grade.

• 9 years old and 3rd grade.

People who are considering a career working with children should ask themselves which question?

• Will there be a need for early childhood teachers

• what are the responsibilities of early childhood teachers

• do I have the personal characteristcs to be successful as a early childhood education teacher

• all of the above

Which of the following is NOT a change that has taken place in families that has impacted the need for more early childhood education teachers.

• more mother's with higher education

• mother's stay home longer with new babies

• an increase need for dual incomes

• smaller family size means more money to spend on early childhood education

Families are more mobile and may move away from relatives who would otherwise provide child care support.

• True

• False

Child care is one of the most pressing issues faced by employees.

• True

• False

The first 5 years of life are the most critical, so quality early childhood education programs can help because

• children are more successful in school

• children are less likely to have beahavioral problems

• children earn better grades in the following school year

• all of the above

Early childhood covers the period between _____ and _____ of age.

• two years, three years

• birth, nine years

• birth, five years

• three years, six years

Which of the following statements is not true of changes in families?

• U.S. society expects men and women to work

• Smaller families can spend more money on child care.

• Married couples are having fewer children.

• There is a decrease in dual-career families.

A(n) _____ is a person from a foreign country who lives with a family and provides care in the child’s home.

• au pair

• Nanny

• Kindergarten teachers

• associate teacher

Which is the largest professional organization in early childhood education?

• American Montessori Association

• Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

• National Association for Family Child Care

• National Association for the Education of Young Children