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. Ans✓✓ -What
does DAP focus on?
considering what is typical for a child within a given age group. Ans✓✓ -Age
appropriateness means
plan the most appropriate environments and activities to optimize the learning
experience for children in your care. Ans✓✓ -Knowing the typical behaviors and
growth patterns for a certain age group is necessary to
means considering the needs of each child as a unique individual. Ans✓✓ -
Individual appropriateness
age, temperament, personalty and family history Ans✓✓ -A child's ____, ______,
____, and ______are all factors that affect his or her development.
means considering the social and cultural contexts in which children grow and
live. Ans✓✓ -Social/Cultural appropriateness
social and cultural contexts in which they live. Ans✓✓ -Children's learning
experiences are enhanced when caregivers are aware of and support the
intentionality Ans✓✓ -what is at the heart of DAP methodology
, intentional Ans✓✓ -Caregivers should be ____ about planning learning
experiences that are purposeful, challenging, and achievable.
False, it is not a curriculum Ans✓✓ -Developmentally Appropriate Practice is a
curriculum.
False, try new skills Ans✓✓ -Developmentally Appropriate Practice means waiting
until a child is ready to acquire new skills.
1Addressing differences in school success and achievement
2Integrating and aligning preschool and elementary school programming
3Improving teacher preparation, professional development and ongoing support
Ans✓✓ -Three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices are:
are things that are "regulable," meaning they can be monitored and are
important for providing consistent care.
Examples:Licensure
Lower ratios
Smaller group size
Caregiver qualifications
Professional development for staff
Health and safety regulations
Inclusive environment Ans✓✓ -Structural indicators