DCF Behavioral Observation And Screening Module 2 -
Questions With Clear Solutions
This module will present four guidelines for observers and screeners of
children. They are: Right Ans - Be informed
Be objective and accurate
Be honest and fair
Be focused
Effective child care professionals Right Ans - know the typical and atypical
patterns of child growth and development, are familiar with the child being
observed or screened, and understand the program's observation and
screening policies and tools
General information a CCP may review prior to an observation or screening
would be: Right Ans - Developmental domains and milestones
Information about the child's abilities and unique needs
What might a CCP look for in a child's file prior to an observation or
screening? Right Ans - The results of previous observation and screening
sessions
Notes recorded by staff members
All documentation provided by family members
Samples of the child's work
What developmentally appropriate practice might a CCP use when observing
or screening a child? Right Ans - Show sensitivity toward chronological,
individual, social, and cultural experiences
Help him/her behave naturally during an observation or screening session
Before using an observation or screening tool, be sure to Right Ans - Read
the instructions before the session begins
Attend observation and screening training opportunities
Keep up with changes in policy and procedure
Never interrupt a screening session to read an instruction or ask a question
about the tool
, Key Point: Effective child care professionals Right Ans - know the typical
and atypical patterns of child growth and development. They are familiar with
the child and understand the program's observation and screening policies
and tools.
Effective child care professionals might use the second guideline if being
objective and accurate by Right Ans - creating documentation that can be
used by others to help children grow and develop to their full potential.
Activity (subjective or objective): Left-handed Right Ans - Objective
Activity (subjective or objective): Nice Right Ans - Subjective
Activity (subjective or objective): 6 years old Right Ans - Objective
Activity (subjective or objective): Happy Right Ans - Subjective
Activity (subjective or objective): Obese Right Ans - Objective
Activity (subjective or objective): Pretty Right Ans - Subjective
Before an observation or screening session begins, effective child care
professionals take a moment to: Right Ans - Reflect on their own feelings
Prepare to focus on the facts produced during the session
Disregard any presumptions
The Halo Effect is Right Ans - a judgment error we make when we allow an
overall impression of a person to influence the way we interpret his or her
actions.
A CCP can be objective and accurate by following this best practice: Right
Ans - Ensure documentation is correct and complete. Here's how:
Complete documentation as soon as possible
Proofread for content errors
Check for writing and mathematical errors
Wait two or three days, then repeat the process
Questions With Clear Solutions
This module will present four guidelines for observers and screeners of
children. They are: Right Ans - Be informed
Be objective and accurate
Be honest and fair
Be focused
Effective child care professionals Right Ans - know the typical and atypical
patterns of child growth and development, are familiar with the child being
observed or screened, and understand the program's observation and
screening policies and tools
General information a CCP may review prior to an observation or screening
would be: Right Ans - Developmental domains and milestones
Information about the child's abilities and unique needs
What might a CCP look for in a child's file prior to an observation or
screening? Right Ans - The results of previous observation and screening
sessions
Notes recorded by staff members
All documentation provided by family members
Samples of the child's work
What developmentally appropriate practice might a CCP use when observing
or screening a child? Right Ans - Show sensitivity toward chronological,
individual, social, and cultural experiences
Help him/her behave naturally during an observation or screening session
Before using an observation or screening tool, be sure to Right Ans - Read
the instructions before the session begins
Attend observation and screening training opportunities
Keep up with changes in policy and procedure
Never interrupt a screening session to read an instruction or ask a question
about the tool
, Key Point: Effective child care professionals Right Ans - know the typical
and atypical patterns of child growth and development. They are familiar with
the child and understand the program's observation and screening policies
and tools.
Effective child care professionals might use the second guideline if being
objective and accurate by Right Ans - creating documentation that can be
used by others to help children grow and develop to their full potential.
Activity (subjective or objective): Left-handed Right Ans - Objective
Activity (subjective or objective): Nice Right Ans - Subjective
Activity (subjective or objective): 6 years old Right Ans - Objective
Activity (subjective or objective): Happy Right Ans - Subjective
Activity (subjective or objective): Obese Right Ans - Objective
Activity (subjective or objective): Pretty Right Ans - Subjective
Before an observation or screening session begins, effective child care
professionals take a moment to: Right Ans - Reflect on their own feelings
Prepare to focus on the facts produced during the session
Disregard any presumptions
The Halo Effect is Right Ans - a judgment error we make when we allow an
overall impression of a person to influence the way we interpret his or her
actions.
A CCP can be objective and accurate by following this best practice: Right
Ans - Ensure documentation is correct and complete. Here's how:
Complete documentation as soon as possible
Proofread for content errors
Check for writing and mathematical errors
Wait two or three days, then repeat the process
