DCF Understanding Developmentally
Appropriate Practices Exam Questions With
Verified Answers
Age,individual and social/cultural appropriateness - answer✔Principles of DAP
Good teachers know that learning is not occasional or accidental. It is intentional. Everything the
teacher says or does is thoughtful , paying close attention to what is said and done to promote
learning. - answer✔Intentionality in ECE
Addressing differences in school readiness,Integrating and aligning preschool and elementary
programming, Improving teacher preparation and professional development - answer✔Three
critical challenges of DAP
Quality care indicators: Structural-license,ratio,small group sizes, caregiver qualifications,
rules/regs,Process-curriculum,routines, language activities, responsive interactions,family
involvement,etc. - answer✔What is quality childcare and why does it matter
Discipline that is harmful,demeaning,belittling, or withholds privileges such as food,rest, or
bathroom. - answer✔Practices prohibited by Florida Statue
Study was done by highscope. Studied two groups of preschool children from.Economically
disadvantaged families.Group that attended high quality childcare were more successful as
adults,high grad rates, less government assistance,and less crime vs. group that did not attended
low quality childcare. - answer✔Perry school study
Mixed/blended families/ foster parents/single parent special needs. Language/custom barriers -
answer✔Difficulties you might encounter with differing values,attitude and behaviors
Educate them and model best practices. Share community resources.Build trust and positive
relationships. Communicate via newsletters,conferences, daily reports,etc.
Family activities and volunteers - answer✔Working with families
Safe,comfortable,full of supplies
Learning centers
Appropriate equipment/materials - answer✔Elements of positive learning environment
Children are born with 100 billion brain cells
Brain cell-NEURON
Parts of the brain cell: Dendrite-accepts incoming info/messages
Axon-Sends info/messages
Every experience helps brain cells make connections="synaptic connections" - answer✔Brain
development
Observer-aware of interactions and skill development
Programmer-making critical decisions,curriculum,interactions etc.
Teacher-use knowledge and judgement for plans and activities
Discipliner- guides and control behaviors
Nurturer- fosters sense of self and growth, forms bonds,safety - answer✔What are the different
roles ECE educators holds
Children need routines and schedules that are consistent and predictable yet flexible -
answer✔Explain why we have daily routines and schedules
Must make sure toys,material,and displays reflect all children who are enrolled in the program
Plan activities that promote all cultures - answer✔Examples of non-biased curriculum
1-Create a community
2-Teach to enhance development and learning
3-Plan curriculum to achieve identified goals
4-asses children's development
5-Establish relationships with families - answer✔NAEYC's guidelines
Solitary:child plays on their own(infants/young toddlers)
Parallel:plays beside,but not with others.May play with same toy,but do not share.(Toddlers)
Associative:children play together in loosely organized activities (preschool)
Cooperative:Children play together by planning and working toward a common goal -
answer✔Stages of PLAY
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