CDA Practice Test 2 with Answers and explanation | verified

Question 1 Which of the following is the most widely recognized credential in Early Childhood Education? CDA NAEYC NAFCC NHSA Correct Answer: CDA - The most widely recognized credential in Early Childhood Education is The Child Development Associate Credential which is administered by the Council for Professional Recognition. The credential represents a core set of competency standards which must be met for certification. The NAEYC is the National Association for the Education of Young Children. NHSA is the National Head Start Association. NAFCC is the National Association for Family Child Care. 2 | P a g e C D A - 2 Question 2 Which of the following is an effective way for you to communicate with the parents of your students: I. Call the parents every day II. Send home a newsletter III. Have a ‘mailbox’ for each child in your classroom IV. Invite them in and share news at pick up time one day a week. I only II only II and IV II, III and IV Correct Answer: II, III and IV - Calling the parents every day would be a huge time commitment and would most likely prove to be frustrating for both sides, however, there are easy ways to build a relationship with your families and communicate with them effectively. Sending home a weekly or monthly newsletter, have "mailboxes" for each child in your room and inviting parents in for a quick chat one day a week are all ways you can share information with them easily and open the lines of communication. You will find by sharing classroom news, birthdays, field trips, special visitors or asking for volunteers for special activities, you will interact more easily and efficiently with your students' families and they will be more likely to be involved in positive ways.