CDA Practice #2

You share instruments from several different cultures with your students and they are very excited to try them. Which two ways below would best expand on their learning?

• Put the instruments out for the students to experiment with.

• Put the instruments out again in a month or so.

• Let the students make their own instruments with fun materials from their environment.

• Read a book on a trumpet.

Answer explanation

Putting the instruments out again in a month allows for deeper exploration, while letting students create their own instruments fosters creativity and understanding of sound production, enhancing their learning experience.

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There are five stages of the CDA process: prepare, apply, demonstrate, earn, and renew. In order to prepare for CDA certification, the candidate must have:

• Received a high school diploma with ten hours of training in one area of certification

• Received a college degree with 180 hours of training in all areas of certification

• Received a high school diploma, GED or be enrolled in an early childhood program

• Be enrolled in an early childhood program in a certified and accredited institution

Answer explanation

To prepare for CDA certification, candidates must have a high school diploma, GED, or be enrolled in an early childhood program, making this the correct choice. Other options require more extensive qualifications.

A well designed curriculum for your students would include which of the following:

• Student directed activities

• Daily gross motor activities

• Music and movement activities

• All the above.

Answer explanation

A well-designed curriculum should include student-directed activities, daily gross motor activities, and music and movement activities, as all these elements support holistic development. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All the above.'

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Your school's playground has received a great new climbing structure with swings, a slide and a small rock wall. The kids are so excited to use it and are finding it hard to pay attention to the teacher's lesson. You should:

• Have recess early, it's clear they will not calm down until you let them play on it.

• Let them know if they don't calm down, they will miss recess today.

• Take them outside a few minutes early so you can show them the safe ways to use the equipment.

• Read them a book to help them calm down.

Answer explanation

Taking them outside early allows you to demonstrate safe usage of the new equipment, ensuring their excitement is channeled positively while promoting safety and proper behavior.

You have been talking about Ocean Life in your classroom and have a movie about dolphins they can watch. One of the moms doesn't allow her son to watch television or movies. What should you do?

• Show the movie. If she doesn't want her son to watch, she can keep him home.

• Show the movie and make the child go to another classroom.

• Speak with the mom and explain what your plan is, let her know what activities you are planning for your theme and how this movie will enhance her son's learning.

• Show the movie and hope the student doesn't tell his mother.

Answer explanation

Speaking with the mom allows for open communication and understanding. Explaining the educational value of the movie can help her see its benefits, ensuring her son can participate in the learning experience.

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Early childhood educators can advocate for excellence in the profession in all but which of the following ways?

• Taking a leadership position in a professional organization

• Educating parents about advances in educational theories and practice

• Adhering to existing regulations

• Educating the community about the laws governing early childhood education

Answer explanation

Adhering to existing regulations is a standard expectation, not an advocacy action. In contrast, taking leadership, educating parents, and informing the community actively promote excellence in early childhood education.

Competency Statement III for CDA certification states that the educator is committed to supporting social and emotional development and to providing positive guidance. Which three functional areas are addressed in this standard?

• A) Self, social, and guidance

• B) Physical, cognitive, and creative

• C) Safe, healthy, and environment

• D) Communication, Creative, and Cognitive

Answer explanation

The correct choice is A) Self, social, and guidance, as these areas directly relate to supporting social and emotional development and providing positive guidance, which are key components of Competency Statement III.

When it comes to the children's names, you should:

• Call them by their full given name.

• Give them nicknames.

• Know and use their preferred name.

• Call the children all "baby" and "darling", that way you never make mistakes.

Answer explanation

Knowing and using children's preferred names shows respect for their identity and fosters a positive relationship. It acknowledges their individuality, unlike generic terms that may feel impersonal.

Steven is telling you a story and makes some grammatical errors. You should:

• Immediately correct him.

• Accept his errors and model the correct verbiage in your response.

• Tell his mother she needs to have him tested for speech concerns.

• Ignore it.

Answer explanation

Accepting Steven's errors and modeling the correct verbiage helps him learn without feeling embarrassed. Immediate corrections can discourage him, while ignoring the errors misses an opportunity for improvement.

In which instance is the childcare provider not required to report to local or state agencies?

• When physical symptoms of abuse or neglect are observed

• When children engage in behaviors which mimic physical or sexual abuse

• When behaviors occur which indicate emotional or sexual abuse

• When family situations or needs change

Answer explanation

The childcare provider is not required to report when family situations or needs change, as this does not indicate abuse or neglect. Reporting is necessary only when there are signs of abuse or neglect.