DCF- UDAP exam
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1. _____________________________________________ 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.
2. Age appropriateness means considering what is typical for a
child within a given age group.
3. Knowing the typical behaviors and growth Age appropriateness
patterns for a certain age group is necessary
to plan the most appropriate environments
and activities to optimize the learning experi-
ence for children in your care.
4. Individual appropriateness means considering the needs of each
child as a unique individual.
5. A child's age, temperament, personality, and individual appropriateness
family history are all factors that affect his or
her development.
6. Social/Cultural appropriateness means considering the social and cul-
tural contexts in which children grow
and live.
7. Children's learning experiences are enhanced social / cultural appropriateness
when caregivers are aware of and support the
social and cultural contexts in which they live.
8. everything teachers do should be intentional
___________________________
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9. Caregivers should be intentional achievable
about planning learning experiences
that are purposeful, challenging, and
______________________________________.
10. three critical challenges impacting early child- 1. addressing differences in school suc-
hood practices cess and achievement
2. Integrating and aligning preschool
and elementary school programming
3. Improving teacher preparation, pro-
fessional development and ongoing
support
11. Structural indicators are things that are "regulable," meaning
they can be monitored and are impor-
tant for providing consistent care.
EX: Licensure
Lower ratios
Smaller group size
Caregiver qualifications
Professional development for staff
Health and safety regulations
Inclusive environment
12. Process indicators are what programs "do" to help pro-
mote development through specific ac-
tivities and intentional practices. Process
indicators are observable interactions.
13. Indicators of quality in- structural & process
clude both ____________________ and
_______________________ measures. Quality
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1. _____________________________________________ 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.
2. Age appropriateness means considering what is typical for a
child within a given age group.
3. Knowing the typical behaviors and growth Age appropriateness
patterns for a certain age group is necessary
to plan the most appropriate environments
and activities to optimize the learning experi-
ence for children in your care.
4. Individual appropriateness means considering the needs of each
child as a unique individual.
5. A child's age, temperament, personality, and individual appropriateness
family history are all factors that affect his or
her development.
6. Social/Cultural appropriateness means considering the social and cul-
tural contexts in which children grow
and live.
7. Children's learning experiences are enhanced social / cultural appropriateness
when caregivers are aware of and support the
social and cultural contexts in which they live.
8. everything teachers do should be intentional
___________________________
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9. Caregivers should be intentional achievable
about planning learning experiences
that are purposeful, challenging, and
______________________________________.
10. three critical challenges impacting early child- 1. addressing differences in school suc-
hood practices cess and achievement
2. Integrating and aligning preschool
and elementary school programming
3. Improving teacher preparation, pro-
fessional development and ongoing
support
11. Structural indicators are things that are "regulable," meaning
they can be monitored and are impor-
tant for providing consistent care.
EX: Licensure
Lower ratios
Smaller group size
Caregiver qualifications
Professional development for staff
Health and safety regulations
Inclusive environment
12. Process indicators are what programs "do" to help pro-
mote development through specific ac-
tivities and intentional practices. Process
indicators are observable interactions.
13. Indicators of quality in- structural & process
clude both ____________________ and
_______________________ measures. Quality
