Mr. Franks, a director of a local childcare center, is trying to improve his time management skills. If he asks his secretary to screen out the junk mail before he reads it, which Time-Use skill is he demonstrating?
a. analyzing use of time
b. grouping and assigning task
c. planning a time line
d. Both A and C are correct.
Question 2According to NAEYC and NAECS/SDE, which is most important?
a. Helping children with their cognitive, emotional, social, and physical skills through the use of a developmentally appropriate curriculum
b. Encouraging children to learn through active involvement in a responsive environment
c. Developing stringent academic standards, teaching to these standards, and making certain all children meet these standards
d. Both A and B are correct
Question 3When choosing a computer software program, a director should do all of the following EXCEPT
a. only look for the least expensive software packages
b. research several software programs to find out which best meets the centers needs
c. arrange for a product demonstration
d. check out professional journals for reviews of potential software programs
Question 4Taking advantage of current technology is ___.
a. costly and, therefore, should not be used by directors
b. a major time saver for many common tasks of directors
c. only useful for organizing center records, finances, mandated reporting, and program operations
d. a major time saver for handling many common tasks such as records, finances, program operations
Question 5Directors can improve their time management skills by ___.
a. attending a time-management course or seminar
b. analyzing how they spend their time and make changes if necessary
c. allocating specific times for tasks that must be done and establish a policy that they are not to be disturbed during that time
d. all of the abovev
Question 6Successful directors ___.
a. demonstrate caring and concern for others
b. ensure that their own needs are met
c. find a balance between their personal and professional lives
d. all of the above
Question 7When directors manage conflict between two staff members, they should not ___.
a. bring both staff members together to state both sides of the problem
b. find out exactly who caused the problem and write up a reprimand
c. generate solutions and implement the planned solutions
d. follow-up to see if the agreed-upon solution is working
Question 8Directors must assume responsibility for ____.
a. all currently enrolled and prospective children as well as their families
b. all teaching and ancillary staff members
c. centers board, funders, licensing agencies, and community support organizations
d. All of the above
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