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Professionalism and Responsibilities Flashcards

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  1. A preschool teacher notices a colleague frequently arrives late, leaving children unsupervised. What is the most professionally appropriate first step?

    Answer: Address the concern directly with the colleague in private

    Addressing concerns directly with a colleague in private is the professional first step before escalating to administration.

  2. Under NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct, what is a teacher's PRIMARY ethical responsibility?

    Answer: To children above all others

    NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct establishes that the first and highest responsibility is to children's well-being.

  3. A parent asks a preschool teacher to share another child's diagnosis with them so they can 'help' their child understand differences. The teacher should:

    Answer: Decline and explain that all children's information is confidential

    FERPA and professional ethics require confidentiality of all children's personal and medical information regardless of the requestor's intentions.

  4. Which action best demonstrates a preschool teacher's commitment to ongoing professional development?

    Answer: Participating in a professional learning community and pursuing additional certifications

    Active participation in professional learning communities and pursuing certifications reflects genuine commitment to continuous growth.

  5. A preschool teacher suspects a child is experiencing neglect at home. The child's parent is a close personal friend. The teacher should:

    Answer: Report the suspicion to the appropriate child protective services

    Mandated reporter laws require teachers to report suspected abuse or neglect regardless of personal relationships.

  6. When writing anecdotal records about a child's behavior, a professional preschool teacher should:

    Answer: Record only objective, observable facts without judgment

    Anecdotal records must be objective and factual, recording exactly what is observed without interpretation or judgment.

  7. A preschool teacher receives a gift worth $75 from a family at the holiday season. The program's policy prohibits gifts over $25. The teacher should:

    Answer: Return the gift and explain the program's policy to the family

    Professional ethics require following program policies, which means returning the gift and explaining the policy respectfully.