Leadership of Self – Self-Awareness
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Leadership of Self – Self-Awareness Quiz
1.
In early years practice, being reactive most often means you…
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Pause, reflect, then choose a response
Respond on autopilot, driven by pressure or emotion
Avoid responding to behaviour
Always ask another staff member to step in
2.
Which option best describes a responsive approach?
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Raising your voice so children listen quickly
Repeating instructions until the child complies
Pausing, connecting with the child, then guiding with a clear boundary
Removing the child from the activity immediately
3.
The “Pause–Connect–Guide” approach starts with “Pause” because it helps you…
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Make the child feel guilty
Calm your nervous system so you can choose your response
Show you are in charge
Avoid dealing with the behaviour
4.
Which is an example of descriptive (non-judgemental) language?
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“He’s naughty.”
“She’s attention-seeking.”
“He’s being difficult.”
“He’s finding it hard to wait and needs support.”
5.
What is the main problem with using labels like “naughty” or “difficult”?
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They take longer to say
They stop us being curious and can shape how we treat the child
They are only a problem in toddler rooms
They are useful when the room is busy
6.
Which question is most aligned with self-aware, bias-reducing practice?
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“How do I get them to stop this now?”
“Why are they always like this?”
“What assumption am I making, and what else could be going on?”
“Who can I blame for this behaviour?”
7.
In moments of noise overload, what is usually the most helpful first step?
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Speak louder so you can be heard
Regulate your body first (breath, posture, calm face) and use fewer words
Give a long explanation about expected behaviour
Ignore the noise and continue as normal
8.
A child refuses to tidy up. Which response best fits the course approach?
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“Fine. You can’t go outside then.”
“If you don’t tidy up, I’ll do it for you.”
“You’re not ready to stop, you can tidy blocks or cars. You choose.”
“I’m telling you for the last time!”
9.
A parent challenges you at the door. A self-aware response should usually include…
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A. Defending yourself immediately so they know you’re right
Keeping the conversation public so others hear your side
Telling them to email instead and ending the conversation
Acknowledging their concern and offering a private next step/time to talk properly
10.
If you notice a colleague’s tone has become sharp with a child, the most self-aware next step is to…
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Correct them in front of the children so it stops immediately
Ignore it because it’s not your role
Support the moment calmly, then follow up privately with respectful, specific feedback
Tell another colleague and leave it to them
