CCP Professionalism and Ethics 3

Question 1

The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct places the highest priority on the wellbeing of:

Accepted Answer

Children

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Employers and program administrators

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Families and communities

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The child care profession as a whole

Question 2

A director asks you to falsify attendance records to meet licensing numbers. The ethical response is to:

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Refuse and report the request to the appropriate licensing authority if needed

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Comply since the director has authority over you

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Falsify records only if no children are endangered

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Quit immediately without reporting the misconduct

Question 3

Which describes the concept of 'reflective practice' in early childhood professionalism?

Accepted Answer

Thoughtfully examining one's own actions and their impact to improve practice

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Using mirrors during circle time to teach self-recognition

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Reflecting sunlight into the classroom for better lighting

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Reviewing policies written by other professionals

Question 4

A colleague shares confidential information about a child's family situation at a public restaurant. This violates which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

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Beneficence

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Competence

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Justice

Question 5

Which best describes an 'ethical dilemma' in child care?

Accepted Answer

A situation where two or more ethical values are in conflict with each other

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A child who refuses to follow classroom rules

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A licensing violation discovered during a routine inspection

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A disagreement between co-workers about break schedules

Question 6

When setting up a professional portfolio, which item is most appropriate to include?

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Documentation of professional development hours and training certificates

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Photos of individual children with their names displayed

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Copies of confidential family intake forms

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Paycheck stubs from previous employers

Question 7

A child care professional who advocates for better wages and working conditions for all early childhood educators is demonstrating:

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Commitment to the profession and systemic improvement

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Self-promotion and inappropriate behavior

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Conflict of interest with employer obligations

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Violation of professional boundaries