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The Department of Children and Families (DCF) would like to extend congratulations on
your recent completion of its course, Behavioral Observation and Screening. It is hoped
that you enjoyed the experience and are ready to apply your new skills in the workforce.
Now that you have completed Behavioral Observation and Screening, please consider
registering for other DCF courses.
For more information on training and licensing requirements, please visit the Department
of Children and Families’ Web site at www.myflorida.com/childcare/.
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5 Tips to Help You Get the Most from Your Study Time
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10 Tips for Success on Your Competency Exam
#2 Be well-prepared.
Being well-prepared, and arriving early will reduce anxiety. Bring at least two #2 pencils,
a photo ID and the confirmation letter you received after you registered.
#3 Listen carefully, read the instructions and ask questions if you don’t
understand.
It is important to listen carefully to the directions you are given. Read the instructions
carefully, and ask questions if you do not understand them.
#9 Stay focused.
Don’t let your mind wander or worry about other students who may be completing an
exam before you do. Stay focused and work on one question at a time.
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Sample Scantron
This is an example of the Scantron sheet that you will use when take the exam for this courses.
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Module 1: An Introduction to Behavioral Observation and Screening
1. From the section titled, “Developmental Screening,” list and describe the four key
benefits of developmental screening.
2. Explain the terms “Observation” and “Screening.” How are they useful in providing
child care?
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3. Why do we need this course?
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Module 2: Child Development and Developmental Delay
4. From the section, “Development in the Human Brain,” which describes the detection
of developmental delays, explain why it is important to detect developmental delays as
early as possible?
5. From the section titled, “Principles of Child Development,” list the four key points of
child growth and development as it relates to observation and screening.
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6. Why do caregivers need to have an understanding of child growth and development?
7. Choose the appropriate definition and example that matches each domain.
Definition Example
A. Child’s intellectual or mental abilities 1. Grasping and rolling over
B. How children feel about themselves 2. Reading, writing and the ability to
and their relationships with others construct an understanding of things
around them
C. How skills and knowledge are acquired 3. Finding, processing, and organizing
information
D. Child’s ability to express himself 4. Individual behaviors and responses to
verbally and to receive and understand play and work activities
the verbal communication of others
E. Child’s ability to move about and 5. Weight, height and head circumference
control various body parts
F. Changes in body shape and proportion 6. Eagerness and curiosity; persistence
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8. Explain why it is important to consider a child’s development more than his specific
age when a characteristic is observed.
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Module 3: Observation and Screening Basics
9. From the section titled, “Observation Guidelines,” list and describe four general
observation guidelines for caregivers to follow during the observation and screening
process.
10. Write the letter of the definition that corresponds with each term.
Term Definition
___ Checklist A. This allows you to interact with children directly
and ask them to do certain things.
___ Anecdotal records B. You are concealed behind a screen or a 2-way
mirror and do not interact with the child.
___ Running records C. You record observations by checking the box that
best describes the behavior that you have observed.
___ Participant observation D. These are short, factual narrative descriptions of a
child’s behavior during a specified time period.
___ Overt observation E. You do not tell children that they are being
observed.
___ Non-participant observation F. These are short, factual narrative descriptions of a
child’s behavior.
___ Covert observation G. You do not hide the fact that you are observing a
child’s actions.
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11. Identify whether each statement is true or false. Change each false statement to a true
statement.
True or False: Do not try to observe more than one child at a time.
True or False: Make sure there is adequate space for the observation.
True or False: Make sure you build a relationship with the child and the parents.
12. Fill in the box next to each observed behavior with the appropriate developmental
domain.
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Module 4: Screening Instruments
13. From the section, “Goals of Screening,” describe what a good screening tool should
accomplish.
14. Write the letter of the definition that corresponds with each term.
Term Definition
___ Developmental screening A. brief tests that target social-emotional issues
instruments
___ Achievement tests B. brief achievement test geared to show whether a
child is ready to benefit from a specific program
___ Social- C. measures knowledge or skills a child has learned
emotional/behavioral screening
tests
___ Readiness tests D. assessments based on children’s work in the
classroom focused on measuring a child’s
performance
___ Instructional assessments E. a child’s emotional state in a variety of situations is
tested clinically
___ Parent-Completed F. a child is compared to others who are similar to him
Assessment in age and level of development
___ Standardized/Norm- G. focuses on observation and provides initial
Referenced information that can facilitate learning
___ Temperament H. parents write a narrative of their child’s skills as
they have observed them, and then professional
child care providers convert this information into
measurable information
Behavioral Observation and Screening in Child Care
Study Guide
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15. Sound screening tools are _______________________, _______________________,
and _______________________.
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17. From the section titled, “Adjusted Age,” describe the implications of a child’s
premature birth and the accommodations you must use to ensure that child receives a fair
and accurate screening.
19. From the section titled, “Flexibility and Literal Interpretations,” determine the
appropriate action a care giver should take to proceed with this screening:
The instrument for screening a 22-month-old calls for ball. If the screener does
not have a ball ready, what could she use in their place?
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Module 5: Screening Procedures
20. From the section, “Four Basic Tasks,” identify the four basic tasks you must consider
to conduct a successful screening program, and describe each one.
21. From the section, “Identifying Strategies that Work,” identify and describe the three
strategies mentioned.
22. Does obtaining parental permission to screen a child allow the child care professional
to refer the child for further professional assessment?
Yes or No
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Module 6: Referral Process and Resources
23. From the section, “Next Steps,” which explains what to do once you have identified a
child in your care that needs further assessment, describe the actions you should take.
Include notifying the parents and referral to a professional.
24. Fill in the blanks in the following statements by using the information from the
section titled, “Communicating Screening Results with Parents.”
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25. A best practice mentioned in the section, “Talking to Local Service Providers,” is to
encourage the parents to make the first call to a service-providing agency. Why?
26. If the parent(s) want you to contact the referral source, what information do you need
when contacting an agency?
27. Review the section titled, “Referral Resources,” and describe some of the resources
available to you during the referral process.
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