UDAP
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1. Age appropriate- Means considering what is typical for a child within a
ness given age group
2. Key point Knowing the typical behaviors and growth patterns for
a certain age group is necessary to plan the most
appropriate environment and activities to optimize the
learning experience for children in your care
3. Individual appropri- Means considering the needs of each child as a unique
ateness individual
4. KeyPoint A child's age, temperament, personality, and family's
history are all factors that affect his or her development
5. Social/cultural ap- Means considering the social and cultural context in
propriateness which children grow and live
6. KeyPoint Children's learning experiences are enhanced when
caregivers are aware of and support the social and
cultural contexts in which they live
7. The role of teacher -Varying they're teaching strategies to be more appro-
intentionality priate for their group and individual children
Fundamental to de- -Pre-planning and organizing the environment with
velopmentally ap- learning goals and objectives and nine
propriate practice -Meeting children when they are and helping them
is the understand- reach challenging and achievable goals
ing that all teachers
me important deci-
sions every day
8. KeyPoint Developmentally appropriate programs have clearly de-
fined learning goals and outcomes for each child
-Effective teaching strategies for extending the learning
experience may include: conversations, using question-
ing techniques and large blocks of time to practice newly
acquired skills
9. KeyPoint
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Caregiver should be intentional about planning learn-
ing experiences that are purposeful, challenging, and
achievable
10. Three critical chal- -Addressing differences in school success and achieve-
lenges ment
-Integrating in the lining preschool and elementary
school programming
-Improving teacher preparation, professional develop-
ment and on-going support
11. keyPoint Indicators of quality include both structural and process
measures. Quality childcare programs consistently
maintain licensing standards and demonstrate respon-
sive caregiving practices
12. Structural indica- Are things that are "regular"
tors meaning they can be monitored and are important for
providing consistent care
13. Process indicators Are what programs "do" to help promote develop-
ment through specific activities and intentional prac-
tices. Process indicators are observable indicators
14. Examples of struc- -Licensure
tural indicators -lower ratios
-Smaller group size
-Caregiver qualifications
-Professional development for staff
-Health and safety regulations
-Inclusive environment
15. Examples of -Curriculum and established routines
process indicators -Language and reasoning activities
-Sensitive, responsive interactions
-Collaboration and provisions for parents and families
-Parent, teacher, and child interactions
-Child sized furnishings
-Well-defined adequate space that meets the needs of
all children
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1. Age appropriate- Means considering what is typical for a child within a
ness given age group
2. Key point Knowing the typical behaviors and growth patterns for
a certain age group is necessary to plan the most
appropriate environment and activities to optimize the
learning experience for children in your care
3. Individual appropri- Means considering the needs of each child as a unique
ateness individual
4. KeyPoint A child's age, temperament, personality, and family's
history are all factors that affect his or her development
5. Social/cultural ap- Means considering the social and cultural context in
propriateness which children grow and live
6. KeyPoint Children's learning experiences are enhanced when
caregivers are aware of and support the social and
cultural contexts in which they live
7. The role of teacher -Varying they're teaching strategies to be more appro-
intentionality priate for their group and individual children
Fundamental to de- -Pre-planning and organizing the environment with
velopmentally ap- learning goals and objectives and nine
propriate practice -Meeting children when they are and helping them
is the understand- reach challenging and achievable goals
ing that all teachers
me important deci-
sions every day
8. KeyPoint Developmentally appropriate programs have clearly de-
fined learning goals and outcomes for each child
-Effective teaching strategies for extending the learning
experience may include: conversations, using question-
ing techniques and large blocks of time to practice newly
acquired skills
9. KeyPoint
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Caregiver should be intentional about planning learn-
ing experiences that are purposeful, challenging, and
achievable
10. Three critical chal- -Addressing differences in school success and achieve-
lenges ment
-Integrating in the lining preschool and elementary
school programming
-Improving teacher preparation, professional develop-
ment and on-going support
11. keyPoint Indicators of quality include both structural and process
measures. Quality childcare programs consistently
maintain licensing standards and demonstrate respon-
sive caregiving practices
12. Structural indica- Are things that are "regular"
tors meaning they can be monitored and are important for
providing consistent care
13. Process indicators Are what programs "do" to help promote develop-
ment through specific activities and intentional prac-
tices. Process indicators are observable indicators
14. Examples of struc- -Licensure
tural indicators -lower ratios
-Smaller group size
-Caregiver qualifications
-Professional development for staff
-Health and safety regulations
-Inclusive environment
15. Examples of -Curriculum and established routines
process indicators -Language and reasoning activities
-Sensitive, responsive interactions
-Collaboration and provisions for parents and families
-Parent, teacher, and child interactions
-Child sized furnishings
-Well-defined adequate space that meets the needs of
all children
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