Test.
1. This module will
present four guidelines Be informed
for ob- servers and Be objective and
screeners of children. accurate Be honest
They are:
and fair
2. Effective child care Be focused
profes- sionals
know the typical and atypical patterns of child growth and
develop- ment, are familiar with the child being observed
3. General information a or screened, and understand the program's observation
CCP may review prior to and screening policies and tools
an observation or
screening would be:
Developmental domains and milestones
4. What might a CCP look Information about the child's abilities and unique needs
for in a child's file prior
to an observation or
screening?
The results of previous observation and screening
5. What developmentally sessions Notes recorded by statt members
ap- propriate practice
might a CCP use when All documentation provided by family
observing or screening a members Samples of the child's work
child?
Show sensitivity toward chronological, individual, social,
6. Before using an
observa- tion or and cul- tural experiences
screening tool, be sure Help him/her behave naturally during an observation or
to screening session
Read the instructions before the session begins
7. Key Point: Effective Attend observation and screening training
child care opportunities Keep up with changes in policy and
professionals
procedure
Never interrupt a screening session to read an instruction
or ask a question about the tool
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, DCF Behavioral Observation and Screening Module 2 Study
Test.
know the typical and atypical patterns of child growth
and de- velopment. They are familiar with the child and
understand the program's observation and screening
policies and tools.
8. Effective child care
profes- sionals might use creating documentation that can be used by others to help
the sec- ond guideline if
being ob- jective and children grow and develop to their full potential.
accurate by
9. Activity (subjective or objec- Objective
tive): Left-handed
10. Activity (subjective or objec- Subjective
tive): Nice
11. Activity (subjective or objec- Objective
tive): 6 years old
12. Activity (subjective or objec- Subjective
tive): Happy
13. Activity (subjective or objec- Objective
tive): Obese
14. Activity (subjective or objec- Subjective
tive): Pretty
15. Before an observation or Reflect on their own feelings
screening session begins, ef- Prepare to focus on the facts produced during the session
fective child care Disregard any presumptions
profes- sionals take a
moment to:
16. The Halo Effect is a judgment error we make when we allow an overall
impression of
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