The Early Childhood Educator For Diploma 2nd Edition By Walker – Test Bank

1. Programming involves a continuous cycle that should also reflect the Early Years Learning Framework cycle, ‘Being, Belonging, Becoming’. The cycle for developing curriculum is as follows:
2. Reflecting and reviewing, analysing, observing and collecting data, planning and implementing, reflecting reviewing and evaluating.
   B.Reflecting and reviewing, observing and collecting data, analysing, planning and implementing, reflecting reviewing and evaluating.
   C. Observing and collecting data, planning and implementing, reflecting, reviewing and evaluating, analysing.
   D. None of the answers are correct.

 

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 1 Develop appropriate settings and environments

Difficulty: Medium


2. What is a situational\environmental analysis?
3. It is an analysis of information that has been collated about the service and its local community. It can provide some useful information about aspects that may impact on the child’s cultural context and will support future provisions for resources and experiences.
   B.It is a geographical map that highlights the areas in which families live, and identifies parklands, swimming pools and recreational centres in the area.
   C. It is a map that highlights the differing cultures within the community and the services that the families can access, such as churches, schools and doctors.
   D. None of the answers are correct.

 

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 2 Design and implement curriculum in consultation with others

Difficulty: Medium


3. What does ‘pedagogy’ mean?
4. Pedagogy is a principle used by teachers to create a positive learning environment.
   B.Pedagogy is a method used by teachers to challenge thinking and creativity.
   C. Pedagogy is the term used to describe the principles and practice of teaching.
   D. Pedagogy is a method used by teachers to engage children in learning.

 

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 2 Design and implement curriculum in consultation with others

Difficulty: Medium


4. An educator’s aim should be to foster all aspects of the child’s learning and development in a holistic manner. We can ensure this by providing opportunities for:
5. the child’s capabilities and emerging skills.
   B.the child’s interests.
   C. the child’s family background.
   D. All the answers are correct.

 

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 4 Implement learning experiences to foster children’s learning and development

Difficulty: Medium


5. Educators should consistently evaluate whether the educational program is meeting the developmental needs of the child. Information about the child’s progress should be gathered by a variety of methods, including:.
6. input from other staff, parents/family and community members
   B.observing the children and spending time engaging in conversation.
   C. collecting work samples to support evidence of learning.
   D. All the answers are correct.

 

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 5 Assess and evaluate planned and unplanned teaching and learning

Difficulty: Easy

6. A child’s disposition to learn can be influenced by:
7. their life experiences, including the knowledge they have acquired, beliefs and attitudes.
   B.how motivated and supported they feel within the learning environment.
   C. their interests.
   D. All the answers are correct.

 

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 3 Design learning experiences to foster children’s learning and development

Difficulty: Medium


7. Physical aspects of a service include:
8. the facilities associated with the indoor/outdoor environments.
   B.the number of children enrolled.
   C. the colour scheme of the service.
   D. All the answers are correct.

 

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 1 Develop appropriate settings and environments

Difficulty: Medium


8. ‘Sustained shared thinking’ refers to:
9. educators working together on their program.
   B.children working together or with an adult to solve a problem.
   C. discussion on sustainability in the service.
   D. when one child leads another in play.

 

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 1 Develop appropriate settings and environments

Difficulty: Medium


9. Data that should not be used as part of our documentation is:
10. conversations between parents.
    B.artwork by children.
    C. information from families about their child.
    D. All the answers are correct.

 

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 1 Develop appropriate settings and environments

Difficulty: Easy

10. Which principle from the EYLF refers to reflection about the child within their family context?
11. 2
    B.3
    C. 4
    D. 5

 

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 2 Design and implement curriculum in consultation with others

Difficulty: Hard

11. The ECA Code of Ethics refers to:
12. In relation to children I will ¼
    B.In relation to families I will ¼
    C. In relation to colleagues I will ¼
    D. All the answers are correct.

 

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 2 Design and implement curriculum in consultation with others

Difficulty: Easy

12. Documentation of the planned curriculum will depend on the service’s philosophy, policies and procedures. There is no prescribed format or template for planned curriculum.

TRUE

 

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 1 Develop appropriate settings and environments

Difficulty: Easy

13. Children should be encouraged to actively participate in their own learning environment.

TRUE

 

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 3 Design learning experiences to foster children’s learning and development

Difficulty: Easy

14. Learning outcomes should direct the planning of programs.

FALSE

 

Competency: CHCECE024, Element 2 Design and implement curriculum in consultation with others

Difficulty: Medium


15. Educators should provide materials and resources that align with demonstrated interests and strength-based development.

TRUE