DCF- UDAP Exam Questions and Answers(RATED A+)

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. - ANSWER- Age appropriateness - ANSWER-means considering what is typical for a child within a given age group. Knowing the typical behaviors and growth patterns for a certain age group is necessary to plan the most appropriate environments and activities to optimize the learning experience for children in your care. - ANSWER- Individual appropriateness - ANSWER-means considering the needs of each child as a unique individual. 1 A child's age, temperament, personality, and family history are all factors that affect his or her development. - ANSWER- Social/Cultural appropriateness - ANSWER-means considering the social and cultural contexts in which children grow and live. Children's learning experiences are enhanced when caregivers are aware of and support the social and cultural contexts in which they live. - ANSWER- everything teachers do should be _____-- - ANSWER-intentional Caregivers should be intentional about planning learning experiences that are purposeful, challenging, and achievable. - ANSWER- three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices - ANSWER-1. addressing differences in school success and achievement 2. Integrating and aligning preschool and elementary school programming 3. Improving teacher preparation, professional development and ongoing support Structural indicators - 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 - ANSWER-are what programs "do" to help promote development through specific activities and intentional practices. Process indicators are observable interactions. Indicators of quality include both structural and process measures. Quality child care programs consistently maintain licensing standards and demonstrate responsive caregiving practices. - ANSWER- Quality Early Care + Quality Education = Quality Outcomes for Children - ANSWER- what satisfies a quality preschool - ANSWER-Developmentally appropriate curriculum Developmentally appropriate assessment procedures Continuous staff training Administrative support Low teacher/student ratio Systematic effort to involve parents High-qu