Quiz 10: Teacher Styles, Guidance and Ethics in Working With Young Children and Child Maltreatment

What is the primary reason teachers fail to report abuse/neglect? A) ignorance B) do not feel adequately trained C) do not want to get involved D) know the family too well

What is the median income of childcare teachers? A) $28,000 B) $54,000 C) $17,000 D) $32,000

What is the education requirement of childcare workers for most states? A) bachelors degree B) masters degree C) associates degree D) high school diploma/GED

How many preschoolers have been expelled out of 1000? A) 15-16 B) 10-11 C) 6-7 D) 3-4

What type of child was found to be more likely to be expelled? A) children of color B) children in single parent families C) children in low income families D) children with wealthy parents

According to teachers, what is the number one problem that occurs in school? A) lack of discipline B) no resources C) no school funding

Which group thinks that children's behavior should be managed by consequences and rewards? A) doctors B) teachers C) nurses D) parents

What type of maltreatment is the most overwhelming to children? A) emotional B) physical C) sexual

An example of appropriate nonverbal language is _____________________. A) a barrier between you and a student B) off balance stance C) arms crossed D) open stance

What is the ratio of public school teachers leaving their job within the first five years? A) 1/4 B) 1/3 C) 1/2 D) 2/3

In 1860 when you were caught talking in class you would receive a whack with a? A) broom B) rod C) boot/shoe D) hand

In a survey of over 1,500 public school students, the American Association of University Women did found that_______________of the students reported being aware of sexual harassment by teachers. A) 38% B) 43% C) 47% D) 52%

To help motivate students, teachers should discover how children view the? A) school environment B) classroom environment C) social environment D) personal environment

What is not a strong influence in the classroom that allows children to feel comfortable and learn in the environment? A) facial expression B) empathy C) negative guidance D) body language

State required training on child abuse and neglect usually focuses on? A) knowledge of symptoms of abuse B) identification and reporting C) legal and ethical obligations D) reporting and legal obligations

____________________is the teacher development stage when the teacher's focus is on herself and her needs. A) Consideration B) Survival C) Renewal D) Maturity

Teachers develop in stages, just as children do.

All teachers progress through stages at the same rate.

Most teachers do not report abuse and neglect primarily because they do not feel adequately trained to recognize symptoms.

Educators do not play a vital role in prevention of abuse as well as the identification of its victims.