Professionalism and Ethical Practices Flashcards
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The CDA credential is awarded by which organization?
Answer: Council for Professional Recognition
The CDA (Child Development Associate) credential is awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition.
Which of the following is an example of advocacy in early childhood education?
Answer: Speaking out publicly for policies that support children's well-being and quality early education
Advocacy means using one's professional voice to influence policies, funding, and practices that benefit children and families.
A professional Code of Ethics is primarily designed to:
Answer: Guide practitioners in making difficult ethical decisions
A Code of Ethics provides a framework for making difficult professional decisions, particularly when values or responsibilities appear to conflict.
Professional boundaries in early childhood education are important because they:
Answer: Protect children, families, and educators by defining appropriate professional roles
Professional boundaries define appropriate roles and protect all parties from situations that could compromise trust, safety, or objectivity.
An educator disagrees with a program policy that they believe harms children. The most appropriate first step is to:
Answer: Raise the concern professionally with the supervisor or director and document it
Raising concerns professionally through proper channels is both ethical and more likely to result in meaningful change.
Which of the following demonstrates a professional attitude toward peer feedback?
Answer: Listening openly, reflecting on the feedback, and considering how to apply it to improve practice
Receiving feedback reflectively and constructively is a hallmark of professional growth in early childhood education.