What is the definition of observation?
Observation definition: an ongoing process in which child care professionals recognize and document identifiable developmental milestones as they appear using tools such as checklists, anecdotal records, and running records.
True or False
Family members are involved in screening, sometimes as active participants.
Childcare workers by law are:
A. childcare workers
B. mandatory reporters
C. chefs
D. janitors
B. mandatory reporters
If a child is having a bad day, what would you do?
First, you would try and comfort them and ask what's wrong, then if they need it you would give them space or anything they needed
What are the benefits of observation?
facilitate curriculum development
guide developmentally appropriate practice
assist providing individualized care
help share information with parents and others
reveal signs of abuse and neglect
What is the definition of screening?
an ongoing process in which child care professionals use specialized observation and documentation tools to identify, document, and monitor typical development or possible developmental delay.
Can observation and screening help find signs of abuse and neglect?
True
Observation sessions should be performed by a ___________ in the child’s natural environment.
A. doctor
B. social worker
C. familiar person
D. clown
C. familiar person
if you see a child getting bullied what would you do?
You would file an incident report, comfort the child that is being bullied, and tell the parent.
What is early intervention?
a system of services that help children who have a developmental disability or delay.
What is the definition of assessment?
a process whereby an agency or organization gathers and reviews multiple sources of information about a child’s suspected or confirmed developmental delay or disability and uses data to improve a child’s outcomes.
The number one benefit of screening is to identify specific areas of concern.
True
Benefits of Observation:
A. facilitate curriculum development
B. guide developmentally appropriate practice
C. assist providing individualized care
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
If a teacher is being super rude to a student what would you do?
You would file a report to the higher-ups and confront them and make sure the kid is alright.
During a screening session, what do trained adults measure?
early signs of developmental delay
What is the definition of evidence?
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
Assessments uses no data to improve a child ´ s outcomes for having learning disabilities/delays.
False
The benefits of screening help...
A. Empowers parents
B. Empower students
C. Empower teachers
D. Empower the crayons
A. Empower parents
If a child has a disability, how would you treat them?
make reasonable modifications in policies, procedures, and practices, remedy barriers to mobility and communication, and provide auxiliary aids and services necessary to communicate with children with disabilities
What is one of the three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children?
to foster growth and development in every child
detect early signs of developmental delay or disability
identify signs of child abuse and neglect.
What is the definition of Developmental domains?
specific areas of a child's developmental progress and growth
True
Child care professionals in Florida refer families to the Children´s Forum´s...
A. Principle
B. Officer
C. Central Director
D. Teacher
C. Central Director
If you see signs of abuse and neglect how would you act to help?
observe regularly for signs of abuse or neglect, watch for changes in behavior, document professionally and immediately, be familiar with the Florida Abuse Hotline, provide appropriate support during sessions
What does being a mandated reporter mean?
You must report anything you see in your environment that seems like misconduct or negligence.