The Early Childhood Educator For Diploma by Lorraine Walker -Test Bank

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Chapter 02 Testbank

Student: ___________________________________________________________________________

In order to uphold the service’s duty of care responsibilities in relation to the health and wellbeing needs of the individual child and their family it is imperative that the educator:

1. holds regular parent evenings to discuss the child’s needs.
   B.  holds discussions on a regular basis to clarify the changing needs of the child and the family.
   C.  sends out monthly newsletters to inform parents of changes occurring within the environment.
   D.  All of the given answers.

 

To ensure quality standards are met, all educator-to-child ratios have been stipulated within the Education and Care Services National Regulations to reflect quality care for children. For example, the current requirements in Victoria are:

 

11. Birth to 24 months 1:4; 24 months-36 months 1:4 (saving provision applies); Over 36 months including pre-school age 1:15 (1:11 to be introduced in 2016).
    B. Birth to 24 months 1:4; 24 months-36 months 1:5; Over 36 months including pre-school age1:11.
    C. Birth to 24 months 1:4; 24 months-36 months 1:5; Over 36 months including pre-school age 1:11.
    D. None of the given answers.

 

How can we reduce the spread of infection within an education and care service?

1. Run your hands under cold water when they look dirty.
   B.  Wash all toys and furniture at the end of the year.
   C.  Follow correct hand washing procedures after nappy changing and nose wiping, and before serving food or entering the environment.
   D.  Only wash your hands at the beginning and end of the day.

 

When notifying a family member of an incident concerning their child, it is always important to remember to:

1. advise the parents in a clear and calm manner that their child is alright but they have been in an accident.
   B.  ring the parents quickly and tell them they need to get to the hospital as soon as they can.
   C.  inform the parents when they come to pick the child up.
   D.  ask the parents to sign the accident, injury, trauma and illness record form next time they come to the education and care service.

 

What is meant by ‘effective supervision’?

1. The staff-to-child ratios meet the required standards.
   B.  All parents have signed-in their child in the morning and the staff know exactly who is there on that day.
   C.  All families are required to say ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’ upon arrival or departure to ensure the staff know who is there.
   D.  Required staff-to-child ratios are maintained but in addition, adequate age-appropriate activities and play spaces are provided that allow appropriate supervision of children at all times.

 

Which of the following applies when conducting an excursion for a group of children?

1. There are no educator-to-child ratios for excursions; however, they should reflect the minimum standards as per the National Regulations.
   B. A visit to the site prior to the children attending the proposed destination will allow staff to determine the availability of toilets, shade, undercover areas and drinking facilities.
   C. If the excursion is to be a regular occurrence and a risk assessment has already been completed, then subsequent risk assessments are not required.
   D. All of the given answers.

 

What should you do in the case of an emergency?

1. There is no need to notify parents as it would make them panic. They should just be told about it when they pick their children up.
   B.  A nominated supervisor and staff members should have access to a working phone to enable them to contact parents, other staff members and emergency services when required.
   C.  It is not a requirement to practise emergency evacuations with the children; however, it would be a good idea.
   D.  None of the given answers.

 

If a child who is enrolled in the centre is severely allergic to peanuts, a risk minimisation plan needs to be put into place.

True    False

 

Explain why it is very important that educators respect confidentiality about a family’s personal and private information in relation to the individual health needs of a child in their care.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explain the importance of having a variety of play spaces and activities for children to enhance their skills and challenge their thinking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

How can we ensure that parents are given appropriate information that can assist with understanding how to prevent the spread of infection and infection control?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why is a service legally required to develop and maintain records of who enters and leaves the premises at all times? What information do you need to keep on record?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explain the importance of communicating the processes of evacuation and of dealing with threats to parents and children.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 02 Testbank Key

In order to uphold the service’s duty of care responsibilities in relation to the health and wellbeing needs of the individual child and their family it is imperative that the educator:

1. holds regular parent evenings to discuss the child’s needs.
   B.  holds discussions on a regular basis to clarify the changing needs of the child and the family.
   C.  sends out monthly newsletters to inform parents of changes occurring within the environment.
   D.  All of the given answers.

 

Competency: CHCECE016, Element 1 Support each child’s health needs
Difficulty: Medium

To ensure quality standards are met, all educator-to-child ratios have been stipulated within the Education and Care Services National Regulations to reflect quality care for children. For example, the current requirements in Victoria are:

 

11. Birth to 24 months 1:4; 24 months-36 months 1:4 (saving provision applies); Over 36 months including pre-school age 1:15 (1:11 to be introduced in 2016).
    B. Birth to 24 months 1:4; 24 months-36 months 1:5; Over 36 months including pre-school age1:11.
    C. Birth to 24 months 1:4; 24 months-36 months 1:5; Over 36 months including pre-school age 1:11.
    D. None of the given answers.

 

Competency: CHCECE016, Element 2 Provide for each child’s comfort
Difficulty: Hard

How can we reduce the spread of infection within an education and care service?

1. Run your hands under cold water when they look dirty.
   B.  Wash all toys and furniture at the end of the year.
   C.  Follow correct hand washing procedures after nappy changing and nose wiping, and before serving food or entering the environment.
   D.  Only wash your hands at the beginning and end of the day.

 

Competency: CHCECE016, Element 3 Promote and implement effective hygiene practices
Difficulty: Easy

When notifying a family member of an incident concerning their child, it is always important to remember to:

1. advise the parents in a clear and calm manner that their child is alright but they have been in an accident.
   B.  ring the parents quickly and tell them they need to get to the hospital as soon as they can.
   C.  inform the parents when they come to pick the child up.
   D.  ask the parents to sign the accident, injury, trauma and illness record form next time they come to the education and care service.

 

Competency: CHCECE016, Element 4 Take steps to control the spread of infectious diseases
Difficulty: Medium

What is meant by ‘effective supervision’?

1. The staff-to-child ratios meet the required standards.
   B.  All parents have signed-in their child in the morning and the staff know exactly who is there on that day.
   C.  All families are required to say ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’ upon arrival or departure to ensure the staff know who is there.
   D.  Required staff-to-child ratios are maintained but in addition, adequate age-appropriate activities and play spaces are provided that allow appropriate supervision of children at all times.

 

Competency: CHCECE016, Element 5 Ensure adequate supervision of children
Difficulty: Easy

Which of the following applies when conducting an excursion for a group of children?

1. There are no educator-to-child ratios for excursions; however, they should reflect the minimum standards as per the National Regulations.
   B. A visit to the site prior to the children attending the proposed destination will allow staff to determine the availability of toilets, shade, undercover areas and drinking facilities.
   C. If the excursion is to be a regular occurrence and a risk assessment has already been completed, then subsequent risk assessments are not required.
   D. All of the given answers.

 

Competency: CHCECE016, Element 5 Ensure adequate supervision of children
Difficulty: Medium

What should you do in the case of an emergency?

1. There is no need to notify parents as it would make them panic. They should just be told about it when they pick their children up.
   B.  A nominated supervisor and staff members should have access to a working phone to enable them to contact parents, other staff members and emergency services when required.
   C.  It is not a requirement to practise emergency evacuations with the children; however, it would be a good idea.
   D.  None of the given answers.

 

Competency: CHCECE016, Element 7 Develop plans to effectively manage incidents and emergencies
Difficulty: Medium

If a child who is enrolled in the centre is severely allergic to peanuts, a risk minimisation plan needs to be put into place.

TRUE

 

Competency: CHCECE016, Element 6 Take precautions to protect children from harm
Difficulty: Easy

Explain why it is very important that educators respect confidentiality about a family’s personal and private information in relation to the individual health needs of a child in their care.

 

 

In the answer, any of the following key information should be included.
·	Reference to the National Regulations and the requirements within the document, p. 181
·	Reference to the National Quality Standard and the requirements within the document. (NQS 2.1.1) Maintain communication with families about the child’s health requirements, and obtain permission from families.
·	How confidentiality in regard to the children’s individual health needs is maintained. For example, share information only with staff members who care for that child.
·	Who needs to know this information?
·	To assist with developing trusting relationships between the two parties.

 

 

Competency: CHCECE016, Element 1 Support each child’s health needs
Difficulty: Medium

Explain the importance of having a variety of play spaces and activities for children to enhance their skills and challenge their thinking.

 

 

In the answer any of the following key information should be included.
·	It gives children choice and variety to challenge them and develop new skills.
·	It gives them opportunities to play with others, learning how to share, take turns, negotiate and initiate play with others.
·	It gives them time to spend with others or, if they choose, time by themselves.
·	It provides opportunities to explore and try something different.

 

 

Competency: CHCECE016, Element 2 Provide for each child’s comfort
Difficulty: Medium

How can we ensure that parents are given appropriate information that can assist with understanding how to prevent the spread of infection and infection control?

 

 

In the answer any of the following key information should be included.
·	Information on the immunisation schedule and the importance of keeping your immunisation schedule up to date.
·	The signs and symptoms they should look for when a child has a communicable disease, for example, a rash, temperature, loss of appetite or itchy spots.
·	Providing information through newsletters, posters and policies.
·	Exclusion periods for particular diseases.
·	Be aware of the cultural and linguistic differences of each family with a child at the service.

 

 

Competency: CHCECE016, Element 4 Take steps to control the spread of infectious diseases
Difficulty: Medium

Why is a service legally required to develop and maintain records of who enters and leaves the premises at all times? What information do you need to keep on record?

 

 

In the answer any of the following key information should be included.
·	This is to ensure the safety of all children and staff. It gives the management the option to look back and see who was present at the time of an incident.
·	Records should include details of who visits the service. Times, dates and reasons for visit are to be included.
·	Visitors and staff need to sign in and out and reference the times of arrival and departure.

 

 

Competency: CHCECE016, Element 6 Take precautions to protect children from harm
Difficulty: Easy

Explain the importance of communicating the processes of evacuation and of dealing with threats to parents and children.

 

 

In the answer any of the following key information should be included.
·	To ensure the procedure is achieved smoothly and without delays.
·	To ensure that parents know exactly what is expected in an emergency situation.
·	Reference to the National Regulations and the requirements that relate to them may be included. Display instructions for the process involved.
·	Explanation of the importance of practice because it allows the children and staff to know exactly what is required should an emergency occur.
·	Practising and communicating information about the process allows for regular review.

 

 

Competency: CHCECE016, Element 7 Develop plans to effectively manage incidents and emergencies
Difficulty: Easy

 

 

Chapter 02 Testbank Summary

Category	# of Questions
Competency: CHCECE016, Element 1 Support each child’s health needs	2
Competency: CHCECE016, Element 2 Provide for each child’s comfort	2
Competency: CHCECE016, Element 3 Promote and implement effective hygiene practices	1
Competency: CHCECE016, Element 4 Take steps to control the spread of infectious diseases	2
Competency: CHCECE016, Element 5 Ensure adequate supervision of children	2
Competency: CHCECE016, Element 6 Take precautions to protect children from harm	2
Competency: CHCECE016, Element 7 Develop plans to effectively manage incidents and emergencies	2
Difficulty: Easy	5
Difficulty: Hard	1
Difficulty: Medium	7

Chapter 04 Testbank

Student: ___________________________________________________________________________

What is the value of a mentoring process?

1. It does not require information, skills or experience to be shared.
   B.  It is a benefit to the service as it increases job satisfaction, and provides opportunities for career progression within the service.
   C.  It provides an opportunity to boss someone around and instruct them to take on your duties.
   D.  It provides an opportunity for the mentor to gain new skills in relation to managing people.

 

The term ‘critical friend’ refers to:

1. someone you ask around for tea once a week.
   B.  someone who would not speak up about their opinion as they fear they may hurt your feelings.
   C.  a person who offers an honest and constructive opinion about a situation and who will provide ongoing support in an effective manner.
   D.  a person who would always tell you if they didn’t agree with you, no matter how negative it may seem.

 

What is effective feedback?

1. Supportive information given to someone in order for them to complete a required task appropriately.
   B.  Information about the duties associated with a particular role in the service.
   C.  Feedback given to the mentoree by the mentor which attacks them personally on the way they have completed the task.
   D.  An assessment provided by a mentor to a mentoree to let them know that they have done a good job, regardless of whether it is true.

 

What is the correct cycle of a decision making process?

1. Reflect on the practice, outline the problem, discuss the available options, select the best option, make a decision.
   B.  Discuss the available options, reflect on the practice, outline the problem, select the best options, make a decision.
   C.  Outline the problem, select the best option, reflect on the practice, discuss the available options, make a decision.
   D.  Outline the problem, reflect on the practice, discuss the available options, select the best option, make a decision.

 

Mentoring and transformational leadership within an education and care service will in turn result in:

1. motivated staff and forward planning for the future.
   B.  positive and productive teamwork.
   C.  an environment that facilitates learning.
   D.  All of the given answers.

 

What does ‘synergy’ mean?

1. Continuing conflict in the workplace.
   B.  Differences in opinion that cannot be resolved.
   C.  A group working together in a harmonious and productive manner.
   D.  Something which occurs in the forming stage of team development.

 

Mentoring needs to be seen as a partnership in which both parties can learn by reflecting and sharing information.

True    False

 

A mentor does not necessarily need to be highly qualified; it is more important that he or she knows about how to access appropriate information or how to direct a mentoree in the right direction to gather the required information.

True    False

 

In your own words, explain what is meant by the term ‘mentor’. How could this mentor’s guidance be used to assist someone in an early childhood education and care service?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explain the difference between ‘coaching’ and ‘mentoring’ someone in the workplace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explain what you would include in a written action plan for someone you are mentoring. How would you evaluate this plan’s progress? How would you formally document this information?

 

 

 

 

 

 

When working in a professional environment, we need to ensure that our personal feelings and opinions don’t interfere with our work. Explain how you would deal with a personality clash between you and another team member who works in the same room with you and shares the same responsibilities. Refer to the relevant NQS and National Regulations in your answer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explain how a problem solving approach could be used in the workplace to support communication and to help avoid conflict.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 04 Testbank Key

What is the value of a mentoring process?

1. It does not require information, skills or experience to be shared.
   B.  It is a benefit to the service as it increases job satisfaction, and provides opportunities for career progression within the service.
   C.  It provides an opportunity to boss someone around and instruct them to take on your duties.
   D.  It provides an opportunity for the mentor to gain new skills in relation to managing people.

 

Competency: CHCORG627B, Element 1 Establish a relationship with mentoree
Difficulty: Medium

The term ‘critical friend’ refers to:

1. someone you ask around for tea once a week.
   B.  someone who would not speak up about their opinion as they fear they may hurt your feelings.
   C.  a person who offers an honest and constructive opinion about a situation and who will provide ongoing support in an effective manner.
   D.  a person who would always tell you if they didn’t agree with you, no matter how negative it may seem.

 

Competency: CHCORG627B, Element 1 Establish a relationship with mentoree
Difficulty: Easy

What is effective feedback?

1. Supportive information given to someone in order for them to complete a required task appropriately.
   B.  Information about the duties associated with a particular role in the service.
   C.  Feedback given to the mentoree by the mentor which attacks them personally on the way they have completed the task.
   D.  An assessment provided by a mentor to a mentoree to let them know that they have done a good job, regardless of whether it is true.

 

Competency: CHCORG627B, Element 1 Establish a relationship with mentoree
Difficulty: Easy

What is the correct cycle of a decision making process?

1. Reflect on the practice, outline the problem, discuss the available options, select the best option, make a decision.
   B.  Discuss the available options, reflect on the practice, outline the problem, select the best options, make a decision.
   C.  Outline the problem, select the best option, reflect on the practice, discuss the available options, make a decision.
   D.  Outline the problem, reflect on the practice, discuss the available options, select the best option, make a decision.

 

Competency: CHCCORG627B, Element 2 Offer mentoring support
Difficulty: Medium

Mentoring and transformational leadership within an education and care service will in turn result in:

1. motivated staff and forward planning for the future.
   B.  positive and productive teamwork.
   C.  an environment that facilitates learning.
   D.  All of the given answers.

 

Competency: CHCORG627B, Element 1 Establish a relationship with mentoree
Difficulty: Easy

What does ‘synergy’ mean?

1. Continuing conflict in the workplace.
   B.  Differences in opinion that cannot be resolved.
   C.  A group working together in a harmonious and productive manner.
   D.  Something which occurs in the forming stage of team development.

 

Competency: CHCORG627B, Element 1 Establish a relationship with mentoree
Difficulty: Medium

Mentoring needs to be seen as a partnership in which both parties can learn by reflecting and sharing information.

TRUE

 

Competency: CHCORG627B, Element 1 Establish a relationship with mentoree
Difficulty: Easy

A mentor does not necessarily need to be highly qualified; it is more important that he or she knows about how to access appropriate information or how to direct a mentoree in the right direction to gather the required information.

TRUE

 

Competency: CHCCORG627B, Element 2 Offer mentoring support
Difficulty: Easy

In your own words, explain what is meant by the term ‘mentor’. How could this mentor’s guidance be used to assist someone in an early childhood education and care service?

 

 

In the answer any of the following key information should be included.
·	The term ‘mentor’ describes someone who can offer advice, support, encouragement and training to another.
·	It could be someone who has more experience in a specific area.
·	In a work environment, it may be someone who has been given the role in order to share their expertise with others.
·	It should result in mutual respect and partnership between parties.
·	It can be either informal or formal.
·	It can influence collaborative partnerships and build strong team ethics.

 

 

Competency: CHCORG627B, Element 1 Establish a relationship with mentoree
Difficulty: Medium

Explain the difference between ‘coaching’ and ‘mentoring’ someone in the workplace.

 

 

In the answer any of the following key information should be included.
·	Coaching supports someone in their role by guiding and explaining specific things to assist them in their understanding of tasks.
·	A coach may demonstrate the task.
·	A mentor encourages self-development.
·	A mentor allows the other person to do the task, and listens and supports any questions they may ask.
·	A mentor shares information and advises the person they are mentoring.

 

 

Competency: CHCORG627B, Element 1 Establish a relationship with mentoree
Difficulty: Medium

Explain what you would include in a written action plan for someone you are mentoring. How would you evaluate this plan’s progress? How would you formally document this information?

 

 

In the answer any of the following key information should be included.
·	What a written action plan should cover. This may include details of the mentor and mentoree, personal vision, a list of expected tasks, qualitative and quantitative measures, timelines with start and end dates, and the roles of each person.
·	An explanation of how they would measure or evaluate the progression of the plan during scheduled review sessions.
·	A method of evaluation to determine whether they have achieved what they set out to achieve.
·	How continuous improvement has been linked to this evaluation.
·	An assessment of the support provided for the mentoree – was it sufficient for them to achieve the required outcomes?

 

 

Competency: CHCORG627B, Element 1 Establish a relationship with mentoree
Difficulty: Hard

When working in a professional environment, we need to ensure that our personal feelings and opinions don’t interfere with our work. Explain how you would deal with a personality clash between you and another team member who works in the same room with you and shares the same responsibilities. Refer to the relevant NQS and National Regulations in your answer.

 

 

 

In the answer any of the following key information should be included.
·	Reference to NQS Element 4.2, which refers to partnerships within the team.
·	The importance of being respectful, listening to ideas and opinions, and building communication between the parties.
·	A discussion of the ethical requirements within the role.
·	The importance of communication, and of holding a meeting with the person to discuss issues.

 

 

Competency: CHCCORG627B, Element 2 Offer mentoring support
Difficulty: Medium

Explain how a problem solving approach could be used in the workplace to support communication and to help avoid conflict.

 

 

In the answer any of the following key information should be included.
·	A process should be followed.
·	Discussion may occur about the issue; both parties have an opportunity to define their concerns.
·	Considerations about possible solutions and a possible outcome may arise from the discussion.
·	Strategies may be put in place to achieve the desired outcome.
·	Review of the action plan should take place.
·	Working with an impartial person who can point out things that may not be obvious to the others.

 

 

Competency: CHCCORG627B, Element 2 Offer mentoring support
Difficulty: Medium

 

 

Chapter 04 Testbank Summary

Category	# of Questions
Competency: CHCCORG627B, Element 2 Offer mentoring support	4
Competency: CHCORG627B, Element 1 Establish a relationship with mentoree	9
Difficulty: Easy	5
Difficulty: Hard	1
Difficulty: Medium	7