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InstructionsTo complete this Assessment: Download the PV002 Short-Answer Template and answer each question in 2–3 paragraphs. Download the Writing Checklist to review prior to submitting your Assessment. All submissions must follow the conventions of scholarly writing. Properly formatted APA citations and references must be provided where appropriate. Submissions that do not meet these expectations will be returned without scoring.This Assessment requires submission of one (1) document: a completed Short-Answer Template. Save this file as PV002_firstinitial_lastname (for example, PV002_J_Smith). When you are ready to upload your completed Assessment, use the Assessment tab on the top navigation bar. pv002_shortanswer_template.docx Unformatted Attachment Preview 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 Your E-mail address: Your Email Here 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. ©2014 Walden University 1 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 1 2 Not Present Needs Improvement Meets Expectations Sub-Competency 1: Describe the various sectors and settings within the early childhood field. ©2014 Walden University 3 Exceeds Expectations 2 Learning Objective 1.1: Describe the various sectors, settings, and roles within the early childhood field. 0 Not Present Description is missing. 1 Needs Improvement Response vaguely or incompletely describes each of the sectors, setting, and the roles. 2 Meets Expectations Response clearly describes each of the sectors, settings, or roles. 3 Exceeds Expectations 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 1 2 3 Not Present Needs Improvement Meets Expectations 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: Explanation is missing. Response vaguely or Response clearly describes Demonstrates the same Explain the importance incompletely describes the the importance of the level of achievement as of relationships within importance of the importance of the “2,” plus the following: early childhood relationship in the relationship in the settings to promote scenario. scenario. Response cites information child development and from the professional learning. knowledge base regarding the importance of ©2014 Walden University 3 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations 3 Exceeds Expectations 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 1 2 3 Not Present Needs Improvement Meets Expectations 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: Explanation is missing. Response vaguely or Response clearly describes Demonstrates the same Explain the importance incompletely describes the the importance of the level of achievement as of relationships within importance of the importance of the “2,” plus the following: early childhood relationship in the relationship in the settings to promote scenario. scenario. Response cites information from the professional ©2014 Walden University 4 0 Not Present child development and learning. 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations 3 Exceeds Expectations 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 ©2014 Walden University 5 Rubric 0 1 2 3 Not Present Needs Improvement Meets Expectations 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: Description is missing. Response provides a vague Response provides a Demonstrates the same Describe the ideas and or incomplete description thorough description of level of achievement as principles within the of the purpose and the purpose and principles “2,” plus the following: NAEYC “Code of Ethical principles of each section of each section of the Conduct. of the NAEYC “Code of NAEYC “Code of Ethical Response makes a Ethical Conduct.” Conduct.” compelling case regarding the importance of the NAEYC “Code of Ethical Conduct.” Learning Objective 3.2: Explanation is missing. Response vaguely or Response appropriately Demonstrates the same Explain how the NAEYC incompletely explains how explains how each of the level of achievement as “Code of Ethical each of the four main four main sections of the “2,” plus the following: Conduct” applies to sections of the NAEYC NAEYC “Code of Ethical early childhood “Code of Ethical Conduct” Conduct” applies to early Response is supported by professional practice. applies to early childhood childhood professional specific examples. professional practice. practice. 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 ©2014 Walden University 6 Rubric 0 1 2 3 Not Present Needs Improvement Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Sub-Competency 4: Describe the early childhood professionals’ responsibility regarding mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect Learning Objective 4.1: Description of mandatory Response vaguely or Response clearly describes Demonstrates the same Describe the early reporting responsibilities is incompletely describes mandatory reporting level of achievement as childhood missing. mandatory reporting responsibilities. “2,” plus the following: professionals’ responsibilities. responsibility regarding Signs of abuse that must Response makes relevant mandatory reporting of Signs of abuse that must be reported are correctly connections to personal abuse and neglect. be reported are incorrectly identified. experience and/or identified. 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 1 2 3 Not Present Needs Improvement Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Sub-Competency 4: Describe the early childhood professionals’ responsibility regarding mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect ©2014 Walden University 7 Learning Objective 4.1: Describe the early childhood professionals’ responsibility regarding mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect. 0 Not Present Description of appropriate course of action is missing. 1 Needs Improvement Response vaguely or incompletely describes course of action. 2 Meets Expectations Response clearly describes an appropriate course of action. 3 Exceeds Expectations Demonstrates the same level of achievement as “2,” plus the following: Rationale is vague or illogical. Rationale is clear and logical. 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 1 2 3 Not Present Needs Improvement Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Sub-Competency 5: Explain the meaning of informed advocacy for children, families, and the early childhood profession. Learning Objective 5.1: Explanation is missing. Response vaguely explains Response logically explains Demonstrates the same Explain the importance why it is important for an why it is important for an level of achievement as of informed advocacy early childhood early childhood “2,” plus the following: for children, families, professional to advocate professional to advocate and the early childhood for children, families, and for children, families, and profession. the profession. the profession. ©2014 Walden University 8 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement Supporting resources are missing or irrelevant. ©2014 Walden University 2 Meets Expectations Supporting resources are relevant and appropriate. 3 Exceeds Expectations Response makes relevant connections to personal or professional experiences. 9 ... Purchase answer to see full attachment