FLE Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
"culture broker" correct answers -likely to be a member of the
specific underserved audience who also understands the culture
of the educator
-may be able to help FLE navigate the content and avoid
misunderstandings when trying to understand a underserved
audience
-using culturally preferred delivery channels
-communication style
-methods and contexts
2 dangers of not explicitly defining family correct answers -
educators cannot adequately address audiences of which they are
unaware they might not have their needs met because of
inappropriate or inadequate methods or content
-educational programming and policy standards are created that
leave out many families
2 historical approaches to ethics correct answers -absolutist:
seek objective truths, applicable universally without exception,
once truth is known, no discussion is necessary
-relativist: recognizes subjective multiple truths, contra
dictionary truths may command equal certainty, truth and
morality are ultimately a matter of opinion
2 levels of certification correct answers Full certification:
-demonstrated knowledge in the ten family life content areas and
work experience in family life education
Provisional certification:
,-demonstrated current knowledge in the ten life content areas
but lacking sufficient work experience in family life education
-provisional certification is intended for applicants who have
met the academic requirements of the CFLE designation
-provisional CFLE's upgrade to full certification status after they
completed 2 years of FLE work experience
2 paths to certification correct answers -regular: successful
completion of CFLE exam (150 multiple choice questions)
-abbreviated: graduation from an NCFR-approved program
including completion of all NCFR-approved CFLE coursework
(must be complete within the past 5 years)
-NCFR allows for two substitutions (must cover required
content area and must turn in forms at graduation because
courses expire after 5 years
3 approaches to ethics correct answers -mandatory ethics:
"codes" to comply to legal and moral standards
-aspiration ethics: ideal standards, awareness to effects to
intervention
3 assumptions regarding cultural competence and FLE? correct
answers 1)given the increasing complexity of family life, FLE,
and have a critical role to play in promoting family well being in
the 21st century
2)as society's families become increasingly more diverse, FLEs
must acquire skills and acknowledge that allow them to work
effectively and ethically
3) cultural competence is an essential component of professional
FLE competence; FLEs must be able to function effectively and
ethically in increasingly diverse settings
, 3 different modes used to reach interested persons correct
answers 1) mass mode: educational information provided to the
masses, but not just through mass media
2) group mode: oriented towards participants who are in
learning groups organized around a particular topic
3) individual mode: one-on-one interaction, may be associated
with counseling and guidance which is outside the realm of
FLEs
3 FLE ethical frameworks correct answers Relational:
-understanding relationships is the basis for making ethical
decisions
-guide practice towards the development of caring and respectful
relationships with all family members
-considers the role of each person in relation to the others
Principles:
-considers agreed upon principles for professional practice along
with standards of practice (will not harm children, define roles,
etc.)
-ideal level of practice that is defined through specific principles
representing important professional values
Virtues:
-disposition to do the right thing for the right reason
-caring: enhances welfare of family members as agents in their
own lives
-prudence and practical wisdom: ability to understand
competing needs and make decisions based on reflection and
consultation
-hope/optimism: disposition to look at strengths of family
members and other to see positive potential
"culture broker" correct answers -likely to be a member of the
specific underserved audience who also understands the culture
of the educator
-may be able to help FLE navigate the content and avoid
misunderstandings when trying to understand a underserved
audience
-using culturally preferred delivery channels
-communication style
-methods and contexts
2 dangers of not explicitly defining family correct answers -
educators cannot adequately address audiences of which they are
unaware they might not have their needs met because of
inappropriate or inadequate methods or content
-educational programming and policy standards are created that
leave out many families
2 historical approaches to ethics correct answers -absolutist:
seek objective truths, applicable universally without exception,
once truth is known, no discussion is necessary
-relativist: recognizes subjective multiple truths, contra
dictionary truths may command equal certainty, truth and
morality are ultimately a matter of opinion
2 levels of certification correct answers Full certification:
-demonstrated knowledge in the ten family life content areas and
work experience in family life education
Provisional certification:
,-demonstrated current knowledge in the ten life content areas
but lacking sufficient work experience in family life education
-provisional certification is intended for applicants who have
met the academic requirements of the CFLE designation
-provisional CFLE's upgrade to full certification status after they
completed 2 years of FLE work experience
2 paths to certification correct answers -regular: successful
completion of CFLE exam (150 multiple choice questions)
-abbreviated: graduation from an NCFR-approved program
including completion of all NCFR-approved CFLE coursework
(must be complete within the past 5 years)
-NCFR allows for two substitutions (must cover required
content area and must turn in forms at graduation because
courses expire after 5 years
3 approaches to ethics correct answers -mandatory ethics:
"codes" to comply to legal and moral standards
-aspiration ethics: ideal standards, awareness to effects to
intervention
3 assumptions regarding cultural competence and FLE? correct
answers 1)given the increasing complexity of family life, FLE,
and have a critical role to play in promoting family well being in
the 21st century
2)as society's families become increasingly more diverse, FLEs
must acquire skills and acknowledge that allow them to work
effectively and ethically
3) cultural competence is an essential component of professional
FLE competence; FLEs must be able to function effectively and
ethically in increasingly diverse settings
, 3 different modes used to reach interested persons correct
answers 1) mass mode: educational information provided to the
masses, but not just through mass media
2) group mode: oriented towards participants who are in
learning groups organized around a particular topic
3) individual mode: one-on-one interaction, may be associated
with counseling and guidance which is outside the realm of
FLEs
3 FLE ethical frameworks correct answers Relational:
-understanding relationships is the basis for making ethical
decisions
-guide practice towards the development of caring and respectful
relationships with all family members
-considers the role of each person in relation to the others
Principles:
-considers agreed upon principles for professional practice along
with standards of practice (will not harm children, define roles,
etc.)
-ideal level of practice that is defined through specific principles
representing important professional values
Virtues:
-disposition to do the right thing for the right reason
-caring: enhances welfare of family members as agents in their
own lives
-prudence and practical wisdom: ability to understand
competing needs and make decisions based on reflection and
consultation
-hope/optimism: disposition to look at strengths of family
members and other to see positive potential
