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CDA Renewal - Preschool, Part C

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1.  What is the main conflict a two-year-old faces, according to Erikson’s theory?
  1. Trust vs. Mistrust
  2. Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt
  3. Initiative vs. Guilt
  4. None of the above
2.  How can a teacher foster esteem?
  1. Show and tell
  2. Putting the focus on strengths and assets
  3. Ensuring classroom materials are in good condition
  4. All of the above
3.  Which term describes the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress?
  1. Risk
  2. Resilience
  3. Protective Factors
  4. Initiative
4.  Which of the following activities helps build all of the protective factors for resilience in young children?
  1. Building with Blocks
  2. Painting
  3. Pretend Play
  4. Reading
5.  Which of the following is NOT something you can do to make your classroom more culturally responsive?
  1. Research the heroes and accomplishments of children’s cultures
  2. Buy fruits, vegetables, and canned goods at ethnic markets and add the empties to the dramatic play area
  3. Have only books and posters with one culture represented
  4. Make use of the colors that represent the countries the children come from in your displays
6.  Which of the following would be best to say when listening to a child’s feelings?
  1. That is silly, you need to get over it.
  2. You shouldn't feel scared.
  3. This is a good thing. Be happy.
  4. Change can be difficult, and all of your feelings are okay to have. It is okay to feel sad, mad, worried, happy or scared.
7.  Which of the following is an example of modeling equity when talking about community helpers in an early childhood classroom?
  1. Only invite parents who are doctors, police officers, and firefighters to visit the class
  2. Only read stories about different cultures and far away places
  3. Encourage pride in all jobs by inviting parents who work as janitors, trash collectors, construction, etc. to visit the class
  4. Have only a few types of costumes/clothing available in the dramatic play center
8.  What does a mindful self leader continuously monitor?
  1. Other people’s actions
  2. Their own thoughts and actions
  3. Other people’s motives
  4. Their own results
9.  Which of the following gives the best representation of true appreciation?
  1. True appreciation is when you tell someone, "Good job!"
  2. True appreciation is a waste of time, because what employees really want is recognition
  3. True appreciation is non-judgmental and heart-felt; it focuses on describing the specific performance plus the employee’s value as a person, by telling them why their action or behavior matters
  4. True appreciation is giving someone some hand cream to make up for having them work late
10.  Can posting a picture on social media be a FERPA violation?
  1. No. I posted a picture of the entire class.
  2. No. The picture is blurry and you cannot see any kids. Only the teacher.
  3. Yes. Two students are clearly the focal point of the picture and that is a record.
  4. All of the above

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