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©2014 Walden University 1
PV002:Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships of Early Childhood Professionals
Short-Answer Assessment Submission Form
Contact Information
Please provide your contact information and date of submission below.
Your Name: First and Last
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Date: Click here to enter a date
Instructions
This Competency includes a Short-Answer Assessment. Write your response to each prompt below in the space provided. Beneath the prompts is the Rubric which will be used by the Competency Assessor to evaluate your responses. Carefully review the Rubric rows associated with each prompt to provide a complete response.
When writing your response, begin typing where it reads “Enter your response here.” Write as much as needed to satisfy the requirements of the prompt (as defined in the Rubric).
Save this file as PV002_firstinitial_lastname, and upload it to this Assessment within the learning platform. For example, PV002_J_Smith.
Short Answer 1
For each sector within the early childhood field listed below, write a 2- to 3-sentence response that describes the sector and identifies at least two roles within that sector.
Head Start
Your Response
Enter Your Response Here
Health and Well-Being
Your Response
Enter Your Response Here
Research/Academia
Your Response
Enter Your Response Here
Child Care
Your Response
Enter Your Response Here
Public Early Childhood Education
Your Response
Enter Your Response Here
Rubric
0
Not Present
1
Needs Improvement
2
Meets Expectations
3
Exceeds Expectations
Sub-Competency 1: Describe the various sectors and settings within the early childhood field.
Learning Objective 1.1: Describe the various sectors, settings, and roles within the early childhood field.
Description is missing.
Response vaguely or incompletely describes each of the sectors, setting, and the roles.
Response clearly describes each of the sectors, settings, or roles.
Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2,” plus the following:
Response describes one role to aspire to as an early childhood professional and why.
Short Answer 2
In 1–2 paragraphs, explain why relationships among various sectors in the early childhood field are critical to the healthy growth and development of each young child.
Your Response
Enter Your Response Here
Rubric
0
Not Present
1
Needs Improvement
2
Meets Expectations
3
Exceeds Expectations
Sub-Competency 2: Explain the importance of relationships between and within early childhood settings in order to promote development and learning.
Learning Objective 2.1: Explain the importance of relationships within early childhood settings to promote child development and learning.
Explanation is missing.
Response vaguely or incompletely describes the importance of the relationship in the scenario.
Response clearly describes the importance of the importance of the relationship in the scenario.
Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2,” plus the following:
Response cites information from the professional knowledge base regarding the importance of relationships in early childhood settings.
Short Answer 3
Read the scenario, and then answer the question.
Scenario: Lilly is a 4-year-old in a Head Start program. She lives with her mother, who works two jobs to provide for the family, and Lilly often spends extended hours at her Head Start. Lilly has a 2-year-old cousin in the program as well and spends some nights with her aunt and uncle when her mother works an overnight shift. Lilly’s Head Start teacher, Marya, is concerned about preparing Lilly to enter kindergarten in a year and encourages her family to spend extra time reading aloud to Lilly to help build family literacy. Marya is also focusing on preventative health issues like hand washing, tooth brushing, and safety with Lilly’s class. Lilly’s Head Start is partnered with a local medical school to provide health services for children and families. Marya provides all the families in her class with information about how to utilize the medical resources to receive regular pediatric check-ups and screenings for children in the program.
In a 2- to 3-paragraph response, describe at least two important relationships among early childhood professionals in the setting. Explain how positive relationships can promote development and learning for Lilly.
Your Response
Enter Your Response Here
Rubric
0
Not Present
1
Needs Improvement
2
Meets Expectations
3
Exceeds Expectations
Sub-Competency 2: Explain the importance of relationships between and within early childhood settings in order to promote development and learning.
Learning Objective 2.1: Explain the importance of relationships within early childhood settings to promote child development and learning.
Explanation is missing.
Response vaguely or incompletely describes the importance of the relationship in the scenario.
Response clearly describes the importance of the importance of the relationship in the scenario.
Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2,” plus the following:
Response cites information from the professional knowledge base regarding the importance of relationships in early childhood settings.
Short Answer 4
For each of the four main sections of the NAEYC’s “Code of Ethical Conduct,” write a 1-paragraph response that defines the purpose and summarizes the principles of that section and explains how it applies to early childhood professional practice.
Ethical Responsibilities to Children
Your Response
Enter Your Response Here
Ethical Responsibilities to Families
Your Response
Enter Your Response Here
Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues
Your Response
Enter Your Response Here
Ethical Responsibilities to Community and Society
Your Response
Enter Your Response Here
Rubric
0
Not Present
1
Needs Improvement
2
Meets Expectations
3
Exceeds Expectations
Sub-Competency 3: Define the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and describe how it applies to early childhood professional practice.
Learning Objective 3.1: Describe the ideas and principles within the NAEYC “Code of Ethical Conduct.
Description is missing.
Response provides a vague or incomplete description of the purpose and principles of each section of the NAEYC “Code of Ethical Conduct.”
Response provides a thorough description of the purpose and principles of each section of the NAEYC “Code of Ethical Conduct.”
Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2,” plus the following:
Response makes a compelling case regarding the importance of the NAEYC “Code of Ethical Conduct.”
Learning Objective 3.2:
Explain how the NAEYC “Code of Ethical Conduct” applies to early childhood professional practice.
Explanation is missing.
Response vaguely or incompletely explains how each of the four main sections of the NAEYC “Code of Ethical Conduct” applies to early childhood professional practice.
Response appropriately explains how each of the four main sections of the NAEYC “Code of Ethical Conduct” applies to early childhood professional practice.
Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2,” plus the following:
Response is supported by specific examples.
Short Answer 5
In 1–2 paragraphs, explain the early childhood professional’s responsibility regarding mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect. In your response, include at least three signs of abuse that you, as an early childhood professional, would be legally mandated to report.
Your Response
Enter Your Response Here
Rubric
0
Not Present
1
Needs Improvement
2
Meets Expectations
3
Exceeds Expectations
Sub-Competency 4: Describe the early childhood professionals’ responsibility regarding mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect
Learning Objective 4.1:
Describe the early childhood professionals’ responsibility regarding mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect.
Description of mandatory reporting responsibilities is missing.
Response vaguely or incompletely describes mandatory reporting responsibilities.
Signs of abuse that must be reported are incorrectly identified.
Response clearly describes mandatory reporting responsibilities.
Signs of abuse that must be reported are correctly identified.
Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2,” plus the following:
Response makes relevant connections to personal experience and/or professional practice.
Short Answer 6
Read the scenario, and then answer the question.
Scenario: James is a child in your kindergarten classroom. You notice that he sometimes appears withdrawn or despondent when interacting with adults and occasionally flinches when an adult approaches him. You have never noticed bruises or injuries, and he has never mentioned any abuse or spoken fearfully about the adults in his life.
In 2–3 paragraphs, explain the most appropriate course of action for this situation. Provide a rationale for your response.
Your Response
Enter Your Response Here
Rubric
0
Not Present
1
Needs Improvement
2
Meets Expectations
3
Exceeds Expectations
Sub-Competency 4: Describe the early childhood professionals’ responsibility regarding mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect
Learning Objective 4.1:
Describe the early childhood professionals’ responsibility regarding mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect.
Description of appropriate course of action is missing.
Response vaguely or incompletely describes course of action.
Rationale is vague or illogical.
Response clearly describes an appropriate course of action.
Rationale is clear and logical.
Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2,” plus the following:
Response makes relevant connections to personal experience and/or professional practice.
Short Answer 7
In a 3- to 4-paragraph response, explain why it’s important for you, as an early childhood professional, to advocate for children and families. Briefly describe an issue that impacts children and families and how advocacy has promoted (or could promote) positive outcomes for children and families around this issue. Use appropriate resources, in proper APA format, to support your answer.
Your Response
Enter Your Response Here
Rubric
0
Not Present
1
Needs Improvement
2
Meets Expectations
3
Exceeds Expectations
Sub-Competency 5: Explain the meaning of informed advocacy for children, families, and the early childhood profession.
Learning Objective 5.1:
Explain the importance of informed advocacy for children, families, and the early childhood profession.
Explanation is missing.
Response vaguely explains why it is important for an early childhood professional to advocate for children, families, and the profession.
Supporting resources are missing or irrelevant.
Response logically explains why it is important for an early childhood professional to advocate for children, families, and the profession.
Supporting resources are relevant and appropriate.
Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2,” plus the following:
Response makes relevant connections to personal or professional experiences.
©2014 Walden University 9
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SIMILARITY INDEX
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INTERNET SOURCES
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PUBLICATIONS
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ORIGINALITY REPORT
PRIMARY SOURCES
Submitted to Laureate Higher Education Group
Student Paper
Submitted to Drexel University
Student Paper
Submitted to University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Student Paper
Submitted to Thomas Edison State College
Student Paper
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PV002_M_Johnson
GRADEMARK REPORT
GENERAL COMMENTS
Instructor
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Comment 1
Please provide an overview specific to Head Start and its services.
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Comment 2
Please place your in-text citation at the end of each sentence where it applies.
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Comment 3
please be specific in your description of the child care sector.
Comment 4
I would encourage you to be more specific. Please use resources utilized as those will be very beneficial in shaping your response.
I would encourage you to be more specific. Please use resources utilized as those will be very beneficial in shaping your response.
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Please be sure to incorporate appropriate citations.
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Comment 6
Thank you for your overview. I would encourage you to use in-text citations to support your response.
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Comment 7
Please note that each of these responses should be specific in the application of the NAEYC Code of Ethics.
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Comment 8
I would encourage you to use a more recent resource. Please place your in- text citations at the end of each relevant sentence.
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Comment 9
I would strongly encourage you to review resources and the suggested course of action for mandated reporters.
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I would strongly encourage you to use resources to shape your response.
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PV002_M_Johnson
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PV002_M_Johnson
ORIGINALITY REPORT
PRIMARY SOURCES
PV002_M_Johnson
GRADEMARK REPORT
FINAL GRADE
GENERAL COMMENTS
Instructor
Feedback
Please carefully review my feedback. Please note that you are required to make all of your changes in red ink. Please let me know if you have questions.
Please use template provided
Learning Objective 1.1: Describe the various sectors, settings, and roles within the early childhood field.
Response vaguely or incompletely describes each of the sectors, setting, and the roles.
Criterion Feedback
Please note that you are required to describe each sector and identify two roles within each sector. I would strongly encourage you to use the resources provided. In each of your responses, you are not providing a description of the sector.
Learning Objective 2.1: Explain the importance of relationships within early childhood settings to promote child development and learning.
Criterion Feedback
Response vaguely or incompletely describes each of the sectors, setting, and the roles.
Please use competency resources to support each of your responses.
Please ensure that your responses relate directly to the scenario.
Learning Objective 2.1: Explain the importance of relationships within early childhood settings to promote child development and learning.
Criterion Feedback
Please ensure that your responses relate directly to the scenario.
Learning Objective 3.1: Describe the ideas and principles within the NAEYC “Code of Ethical Conduct.”
Response provides a vague or incomplete description of the purpose and principles of each section of the NAEYC “Code of Ethical Conduct.”
Please include specific connections to the Code.
Learning Objective 3.2: Explain how the NAEYC “Code of Ethical Conduct” applies to early childhood professional practice
Response vaguely or incompletely explains how each of the four main sections of the NAEYC “Code of Ethical Conduct” applies to early childhood professional practice.
Criterion Feedback
Please include specific connections to the Code.
Learning Objective 4.1: Describe the early childhood professionals’ responsibility regarding mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect.
Description of mandatory reporting responsibilities is missing.
Criterion Feedback
Please be sure to include your description of mandated reporting responsibilities.
Learning Objective 4.1: Describe the early childhood professionals’ responsibility regarding mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect.
Description of appropriate course of action is missing.
Criterion Feedback
Please be sure that competency resources inform your response.
Learning Objective 5.1: Explain the importance of informed advocacy for children, families, and the early childhood profession.
Response vaguely explains why it is important for an early childhood professional to advocate for children, families, and the profession.
Supporting resources are missing or irrelevant.
Criterion Feedback
Please be sure to use resources to support your connections to the issues you describe.
