Child Dev IBC Domain 7: Family & Community Involvement

All of the following practices will help children learn about the diversity of our world EXCEPT _____.

• inviting parents with different ethnic backgrounds to discuss family customs

• allowing parties in the classroom for Christmas and Easter only

• reading books aloud that include children's characters from Spain, Mexico, and Greece

• serving both traditional and ethnic foods during snack and meal times

Before starting to volunteer in an early childhood education classroom parents and our community members should attend which of the following?

• Parent teacher conferences

• parent group discussions

• networking sessions

• orientation sessions

At the bottom of a parent newsletter a teacher might wish to write an individual note about a child to the child's parent. Which of the following is an appropriate add on note to a parent?

• Jeremy had a potty accident in class and was very embarrassed

• Freddie had to sit in time out for hitting two other children

• I am pleased that Eddie responded well to art time this week

• Lucy’s behavior this past week has been erratic and unsettling

When marketing a childcare program to the community, the director should consider all the following except___?

• Information the director is trying to convey

• structure in which the childcare is housed

• audience the director is trying to reach

• image the director is trying to present

Which of the following is the MOST important consideration when providing written communication to a parent?

• Income level of the parent

• Reading level of parent
  

• How many children are in the family

• Type of parent employment

David is having a conflict with a parent about the teaching methods he uses to teach the toddlers which of the following is the best method for David to utilize when having a parent conflict?

• Ask another teacher in the childcare center to talk to the parent

• listen to the parents’ concerns respectfully

• ignore the parent suggestions about teaching methods

• bring in the childcare director to solve the problem

An advantage of child care staff conducting group meetings with parents is _____.

• emotions may be aroused

• misinformation can be clarified

• individual thinking is clarified

• the amount of time it takes

A childcare newsletter should contain all of the following except___?

• Nutritious recipes

• articles praising one or two children

• upcoming special events

• a review of classroom activities

A good relationship between the personnel of an early learning center for children and community organizations can provide for all the following EXCEPT _____.

• innovative methods for improving working conditions

• networking of resources for children
  

• influence legislators, legislation, and public opinion

• monitoring of hiring/firing practices of the child care center

Reed teaches in a pre-kindergarten program. He knows that his students do not have access to many books at home because many of his students' parents do not read or understand English. All of the following are appropriate actions for Reed to take EXCEPT ______.

• Conduct a fundraiser to provide at least two books per student

• Arrange to have all children sign up for local library cards
  

• seek help from community organizations that may provide books

• provide Internet sources for the parents to access books