questions chapter 10

Chapter 10: Staff Supervision and Training

Please provide your own detailed answers to each question demonstrating your understanding of the

content covered in the chapter, powerpoints, and/or discussion boards. Also, do not provide one sentence

answers which are too brief, vague, or do not reflect your working knowledge of the question. Points will

be deducted for one sentence answers. Be specific when answering all questions. Read the assignment

rubric for grading point values. Questions are worth 10 pts each.

Directors play several roles in child care programs. Discuss the role of director as the supervisor.

Typically, those individuals who become teachers or caregivers take one of three paths. List the (3) paths.

Define the term “evaluation”.

An evaluation of staff performance has some inherent problems. List the (3) drawbacks of an evaluation.

There are several methods of evaluations. List (3) methods of evaluation. Discuss the method of

evaluation you believe is the most effective tool and explain why.

What is the purpose of professional development in early childhood education?

Program administrators play a critical role in the design of an effective staff development and training

program. List (3) responsibilities of the administrator’s role.

Stress and burnout are problems that plague many people who work in jobs that require a lot of emotional

energy. List (3) causes of burnout for child care teachers,

Stress and burnout are problems that plague many people who work in jobs that require a lot of emotional

energy, such as teachers in early learning environments. List (3) suggestions for alleviating stress and

burnout.

Discuss something new and/or interesting you learned in this chapter.