Frank, the Child Care Assistant, Made Frequent

ECE I 2.01

Frank, the child care assistant, made frequent mistakes while totaling his hours worked. Which basic skill does Frank need to improve?

The student failed to look over the newspaper headlines and subheads and look for key points. Which communication skill does this indicate that the student needs to improve?

The teacher advised Eve, the intern, to use her hands and change her facial expressions to make her storytelling more enjoyable. Which communication skill does Eve need to improve?

Gail, the child care assistant, did not act quickly when she heard the emergency alarm sound. Which thinking skill does she need to improve?

The presenter did not make each syllable clear and reduced volume on the endings of key words. Which communication skill does the presenter need to improve?

The caregiver stayed focused on working with the children throughout the day. Which 21st Century life skill does this illustrate?

The child care assistant had trouble choosing between kickball and jump-rope for a field day activity. Which thinking skill does the assistant need to improve?

The teacher did not discuss with one parent problems experienced with other parents’ children. Which 21st Century life skill does this illustrate?

Mr. Jones revised his lesson plans for the day when he learned about the assembly program. Which 21st Century life skill does this illustrate?

The teacher knew it was wrong to take credit for the work that another co-worker had done. Which 21st Century life skill does this illustrate?

Elena has become quite good at interacting with the parents of the children in the center. Which SCANS interpersonal skill is this?

Theo works in a child care center where there are children of six different ethnicities. Which SCANS interpersonal skill does this require?

The first duty on the job description for lead teacher of Sunnyside Day Care Center is to encourage the development of each child in the center. Which SCANS interpersonal skill is this?

Which two SCANS interpersonal skills are being developed when Early Childhood Education students prepare a team entry in the FCCLA “Interpersonal Communications” STAR Event?

Which is an example of accountability?

Which is an example of leadership?

Which is an example of people skills?

Harry, the teacher assistant, did not know what to do. He had planned to have the children make paper turkeys, but the center was out of construction paper. Which thinking skill does he need to improve?

After a typical day interning in the child care center, Roy was told that his staff communication skills were good. What could explain why the observer told him this?

After sharing her lesson and giving feedback to help another intern, Nancy was told that her leadership skills were good. What could explain why the observer told her this?

After leading the children in a cooking activity, Joyce was told that her resource management skills were good. What could explain why she was told this?

After handling a problem behavior with one of the children, Lisa was told that her listening skills were good. What could explain why the observer told her this?

After participating in the parent conference, Pattie was told that her skills in family communications were good. What could explain why the observer told her this?

After leading a storytelling activity, Karl was told that his communication skills were good. What could explain why the observer said this?

After team teaching a lesson with two other interns, Matt was told that his interpersonal skills were good. What could explain why the observer told him this?