(UDAP) Understanding Developmentally
Appropriate Practices
Three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices are: - CORRECT
ANSWER--Addressing differences in school success and achievement
-Integrating and aligning preschool and elementary school programming
-Improving teacher preparation, professional development and ongoing support
Structural indicators - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-are what programs "do" to help promote
development through specific activities and intentional practices. Process indicators are
observable interactions.
EX: Curriculum and established routines
Language and reasoning activities
Sensitive, responsive interactions
Collaboration and provisions for parents and families
Parent, teacher, and child interactions
Child-sized furnishings
Well defined and equipped space that meets the needs of all children
Quality experiences early in life lead to better outcomes for children. These experiences
lead to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower delinquency rates
Increased graduation rates
Adults who earn higher salaries
Increased home ownership
Better cognitive and language skills
Adults who spend less time participating in social programs or on welfare
Quality Preschool - CORRECT ANSWER-Developmentally appropriate curriculum
Developmentally appropriate assessment procedures
Continuous staff training
, Administrative support
Low teacher/student ratio
Systematic effort to involve parents
Quality Early Care + Quality Education = - CORRECT ANSWER-Quality Outcomes for
Children
High Quality Child Care - CORRECT ANSWER-A safe, nurturing environment where
children learn and grow, staff are properly trained and supported. Parents have access
to the program at all times. Program is well organized to promote optimal skill
development.
Motivational theories - CORRECT ANSWER-focus on the belief that humans are
controlled by many factors. They place more emphasis on personal motivation and
desires. Based on these theories, you might consider what motivates children to act the
way they do.
Social development theories - CORRECT ANSWER-focus on emotional and personality
development. Each stage of development lays foundational patterns that influence a
person's ability to resolve conflict throughout life.
Intellectual/Cognitive development theories - CORRECT ANSWER-focus on children
developing an intellectual understanding of their world. Children interact with materials
and people in the environment to construct knowledge.
Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - CORRECT ANSWER-This theory suggests
children move through stages as certain needs are met. If basic needs are not met,
children do not progress in development.
Physical (Basic) Needs
Safety and Security (Comfort)
Belongingness and Love (Social)
Self-Esteem
Self-Actualization (People cannot become everything they are capable of becoming until
all needs are met.)
Erik Erikson - CORRECT ANSWER-8 Stages of Social Development
Erik Eriksons Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-Erikson's theory explores what a person
learns when development proceeds successfully throughout life, from birth to old age.
This theory suggests the way adults interact with children in the initial stages
determines how the children will develop, because each stage is built upon the previous
stage.
Erik Erikson's 8 Stages - CORRECT ANSWER-Trust vs. Mistrust (birth to 1 year) - "I am
all right."
Appropriate Practices
Three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices are: - CORRECT
ANSWER--Addressing differences in school success and achievement
-Integrating and aligning preschool and elementary school programming
-Improving teacher preparation, professional development and ongoing support
Structural indicators - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-are what programs "do" to help promote
development through specific activities and intentional practices. Process indicators are
observable interactions.
EX: Curriculum and established routines
Language and reasoning activities
Sensitive, responsive interactions
Collaboration and provisions for parents and families
Parent, teacher, and child interactions
Child-sized furnishings
Well defined and equipped space that meets the needs of all children
Quality experiences early in life lead to better outcomes for children. These experiences
lead to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower delinquency rates
Increased graduation rates
Adults who earn higher salaries
Increased home ownership
Better cognitive and language skills
Adults who spend less time participating in social programs or on welfare
Quality Preschool - CORRECT ANSWER-Developmentally appropriate curriculum
Developmentally appropriate assessment procedures
Continuous staff training
, Administrative support
Low teacher/student ratio
Systematic effort to involve parents
Quality Early Care + Quality Education = - CORRECT ANSWER-Quality Outcomes for
Children
High Quality Child Care - CORRECT ANSWER-A safe, nurturing environment where
children learn and grow, staff are properly trained and supported. Parents have access
to the program at all times. Program is well organized to promote optimal skill
development.
Motivational theories - CORRECT ANSWER-focus on the belief that humans are
controlled by many factors. They place more emphasis on personal motivation and
desires. Based on these theories, you might consider what motivates children to act the
way they do.
Social development theories - CORRECT ANSWER-focus on emotional and personality
development. Each stage of development lays foundational patterns that influence a
person's ability to resolve conflict throughout life.
Intellectual/Cognitive development theories - CORRECT ANSWER-focus on children
developing an intellectual understanding of their world. Children interact with materials
and people in the environment to construct knowledge.
Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - CORRECT ANSWER-This theory suggests
children move through stages as certain needs are met. If basic needs are not met,
children do not progress in development.
Physical (Basic) Needs
Safety and Security (Comfort)
Belongingness and Love (Social)
Self-Esteem
Self-Actualization (People cannot become everything they are capable of becoming until
all needs are met.)
Erik Erikson - CORRECT ANSWER-8 Stages of Social Development
Erik Eriksons Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-Erikson's theory explores what a person
learns when development proceeds successfully throughout life, from birth to old age.
This theory suggests the way adults interact with children in the initial stages
determines how the children will develop, because each stage is built upon the previous
stage.
Erik Erikson's 8 Stages - CORRECT ANSWER-Trust vs. Mistrust (birth to 1 year) - "I am
all right."
