Active listening
avoid distractions, active, and focus on what the speaker says
What is an example of a formal, written message?
An email
professional ethics
the standards of right and wrong that apply to your professional behavior
Mandated reporter
Teachers, health care workers, police officers. (those who are required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect)
What is gross pay?
The total amount of the money you earn.
Why are Communication Skills important
They are very important to help you exchange information, and build relationships with your children and peers.
What is the process of running a meeting?
Agenda, Meeting notice, Procedures, Notes.
what is one of the requirements for receiving the Child Development Association?
completion of course credit on several subject areas
Entrepreneur
A person who owns/operates their own business
Why are ethics important?
Helps determine what's right from wrong, helps make equal and fair decisions.
What is work ethic?
A personal commitment to work hard and do one's very best.
What type of information is given through a newsletter?
Basic class information, language arts, sensory stimulation, creative art, music, life skills, and upcoming events
Child Care
is the broad term that describes any situation in which children are provided with supervision, support and education by individuals outside the child's immediate family.
What are some things that you should do after a job interview?
Send a thank you letter, follow up, review the session.
what are some opportunities that child care professionals can participate in?
Learn first aid or cpr, attend training on how to recognize and prevent child abuse and neglect, take classes that lead to a related degree
What are qualities of Effective Leaders?
Integrity, Vision, Perseverance, Consideration, Team oriented.
What is a way to minimize professional conflict during discussions?
By keeping discussions positive, and addressing behavioral issues, not personalities.
Title III is the Americans with ________ Act (ADA)
Disabilities
What does earning your pay mean?
Complete each task you are assigned on time, stay organized and neat.
Who are some people you can network with to find a job?
teachers, classmates, events, all of the above
What are some important parts of Work Ethic
Responsibility and Commitment, Reliability and Flexibility, and Honesty.
Should parent teacher conferences be on a regular basis or once a year?
Regular Basis
Your success in the early childhood education career depends on a combination of...
Your personality traits, attitudes, skills and abilities
What is empathy?
The ability to put yourself in another's place, helps you understand others feelings.
How should you not act in an interview?
insult, don't answer questions, stay calm, yell in their face