Appropriate Practices (UDAP) EXAM LATEST
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The number of children being raised by single parents, foster parents, or grandparents as
the primary caregiver - answer>>>is larger than ever before.
To be an effective teacher - answer>>>early childhood professionals must recognize that
families are a valuable resource. They have in-depth knowledge about their child, home,
and the community in which they live. This information needs to be shared. This critical
information is needed to make informed decisions and lays the foundations for
establishing a positive, reciprocal relationship.
Forming partnerships with parents - answer>>>is one of the ways we support healthy
growth and development in children.
Knowing relationships are complex, both caregivers and parents - answer>>>to have a
safe, secure environment that allows them to express and explore their own feelings and
the feelings and viewpoints of others.
Working with children and families transitioning into group care requires -
answer>>>patience, understanding, and reassurance.
Children attach to people who are - answer>>>responsive and provide comfort and
reassurance through quality interactions!
,Children who form secure attachments with adults - answer>>>have a better chance of
becoming secure adults.
When both parents work, often times they feel tremendous guilt for having to place their
child in out-of-home care. - answer>>>Parents want to feel as though you love and care
for their child as you would your own.
What are some common concerns parents may have about leaving their child in child
care? - answer>>>Have I failed as a parent?
Will my child be safe?
Will my child be happy?
Will I miss out on important "firsts"?
Will taking them to child care have an effect on their learning?
How can you make every parent and child look forward to coming into your classroom
each day? - answer>>>Greet each child at the door, if possible.
Make eye contact with the children, or position yourself at their eye level, to let them
know you are really listening.
Create a comfortable and inviting environment.
Share observations about children with parents.
Call each child by name.
Have activities for the children to do when they enter.
Parents often have an overwhelming need to be reassured that - answer>>>their
caregiver knows what he or she is doing and why he or she is doing it.
The best way to deal with parents' worries is to show them you understand and are -
answer>>>informed, honest, and available.
, The parent is the child's first teacher; your role is - answer>>>to provide support and
complement his/her efforts.
When you are consistent, respectful and open, you communicate - answer>>>a spirit of
willingness to partner and negotiate more effectively.
What are some of the things teachers can intentionally do to help establish a positive,
reciprocal relationship with families? - answer>>>Create an environment where parents
and children feel welcome and included.
Provide opportunities for open dialog and two-way communication.
Respect parents' preferences, choices and concerns for their children.
Identify the parents' strengths and weaknesses. Stay on neutral ground, leaving strong
emotions out as much as possible.
Becoming aware of the messages we "send" is - answer>>>one way to open the lines of
communication.
Information parents can provide to caregivers - answer>>>Health and growth history
Relationship with other family members
Family history (divorce, separation, remarriage, sources of family stress)
Child's likes/dislikes
Eating/sleeping trends at home
Allergies/medical information
Family culture/lifestyle
Information caregivers can provide to parents - answer>>>Interaction with other children