CPT Professionalism and Responsibilities 2

Question 1

A preschool teacher notices a colleague frequently arrives late, leaving children unsupervised. What is the most professionally appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Address the concern directly with the colleague in private

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Ignore it and supervise both groups yourself

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Immediately report the colleague to administration

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Post a note on the classroom door about tardiness

Question 2

Under NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct, what is a teacher's PRIMARY ethical responsibility?

Accepted Answer

To children above all others

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To the employing institution

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To families of children in the program

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To the broader society and profession

Question 3

A parent asks a preschool teacher to share another child's diagnosis with them so they can 'help' their child understand differences. The teacher should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that all children's information is confidential

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Share the information since the parent's intent is positive

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Ask the child's parent first, then decide

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Direct the parent to the school psychologist

Question 4

Which action best demonstrates a preschool teacher's commitment to ongoing professional development?

Accepted Answer

Participating in a professional learning community and pursuing additional certifications

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Attending the same annual training required by licensing

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Reading one article per year on early childhood education

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Reviewing lesson plans from the previous school year

Question 5

A preschool teacher suspects a child is experiencing neglect at home. The child's parent is a close personal friend. The teacher should:

Accepted Answer

Report the suspicion to the appropriate child protective services

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Talk to the parent privately before involving authorities

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Wait to see if signs worsen before taking action

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Consult other teachers but take no formal action

Question 6

When writing anecdotal records about a child's behavior, a professional preschool teacher should:

Accepted Answer

Record only objective, observable facts without judgment

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Include interpretations and possible causes of behavior

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Focus primarily on negative behaviors for documentation purposes

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Write records from memory at the end of the week

Question 7

A preschool teacher receives a gift worth $75 from a family at the holiday season. The program's policy prohibits gifts over $25. The teacher should:

Accepted Answer

Return the gift and explain the program's policy to the family

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Accept the gift since it was given with good intentions

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Keep the gift but not tell administration

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Donate the gift to the classroom on the child's behalf