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DCF- UDAP EXAM QUESTIONS WITHCOMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Developmentally Appropriate Practice focuses on children birth through eight
years old and is made up of three principle components: age
appropriateness, individual appropriateness, and social/cultural
appropriateness. - -
- Age appropriateness - -means considering what is typical for a child within
a given age group.
- Knowing the typical behaviors and growth patterns for a certain age group
is necessary to plan the most appropriate environments and activities to
optimize the learning experience for children in your care. - -
- Individual appropriateness - -means considering the needs of each child as
a unique individual. 1
- A child's age, temperament, personality, and family history are all factors
that affect his or her development. - -
- Social/Cultural appropriateness - -means considering the social and
cultural contexts in which children grow and live.
- Children's learning experiences are enhanced when caregivers are aware
of and support the social and cultural contexts in which they live. - -
- everything teachers do should be _____-- - -intentional
- Caregivers should be intentional about planning learning experiences that
are purposeful, challenging, and achievable. - -
- three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices - -1.
addressing differences in school success and achievement
2. Integrating and aligning preschool and elementary school programming
3. Improving teacher preparation, professional development and ongoing
support
- Structural indicators - -are things that are "regulable," meaning they can
be monitored and are important for providing consistent care.
EX: Licensure
Lower ratios
Smaller group size
, Caregiver qualifications
Professional development for staff
Health and safety regulations
Inclusive environment
- Process indicators - -are what programs "do" to help promote
development through specific activities and intentional practices. Process
indicators are observable interactions.
- Indicators of quality include both structural and process measures. Quality
child care programs consistently maintain licensing standards and
demonstrate responsive caregiving practices. - -
- Quality Early Care + Quality Education = Quality Outcomes for Children - -
- what satisfies a quality preschool - -Developmentally appropriate
curriculum
Developmentally appropriate assessment procedures
Continuous staff training
Administrative support
Low teacher/student ratio
Systematic effort to involve parents
- High-quality child care is - -a safe, nurturing environment where children
learn and grow. Staff are properly trained and supported. Parents have
access to the program at all times and the program is well organized to
promote optimal skill development.
- Quality child care lays the foundation for a lifetime of success. - -
- A lack of quality care has negative effects on children's school readiness
and development. - -
- High-quality care means children are getting the solid foundation they
need to be healthy, happy, and successful throughout life. - -
- The disciplinary practices of your program must obey state and federal
laws at all times and should promote social and emotional health for the
children in care. - -
- what part of the brain controls the fight of flight mindset - -the limbic
system
- High-quality care helps parents to be better employees and it helps
employers to retain a stable workforce, which in turn helps the entire
community. - -
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