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(UDAP) Understanding Developmentally
Appropriate Practices
1. What affect does quality early care have on children?
ANS academic benefits lasting into high school
2. What age group is considered early childhood?
ANS birth to 8 years old
3. Age appropriateness
ANS considering what is typical for a child within a given age group
4. Individual appropriateness
ANS considering the needs of each child as a unique individual
5. Social/Cultural appropriateness
ANS considering the social and cultural contexts in which children grow and live
6. Intentionality
ANS having clearly defined goals for children and thoughtfully prepared environments,
experiences and activities to meet those goals
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7. Three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices are
ANS -Address- ing differences in school success and achievement
-Integrating and aligning preschool and elementary school programming
-Improving teacher preparation, professional development and ongoing support
8. Structural indicators
ANS 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
9. Process indicators
ANS are what programs "do" to help promote development through specific activities and
intentional practices. Process indicators are observ- able interactions.
EX
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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
10. Quality experiences early in life lead to better outcomes for children.These experiences
lead to
ANS Lower delinquency rates
Increased graduation rates
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(UDAP) Understanding Developmentally
Appropriate Practices
1. What affect does quality early care have on children?
ANS academic benefits lasting into high school
2. What age group is considered early childhood?
ANS birth to 8 years old
3. Age appropriateness
ANS considering what is typical for a child within a given age group
4. Individual appropriateness
ANS considering the needs of each child as a unique individual
5. Social/Cultural appropriateness
ANS considering the social and cultural contexts in which children grow and live
6. Intentionality
ANS having clearly defined goals for children and thoughtfully prepared environments,
experiences and activities to meet those goals
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,(UDAP) Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/eewwww/(UDAP)%20Understanding%2
7. Three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices are
ANS -Address- ing differences in school success and achievement
-Integrating and aligning preschool and elementary school programming
-Improving teacher preparation, professional development and ongoing support
8. Structural indicators
ANS 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
9. Process indicators
ANS are what programs "do" to help promote development through specific activities and
intentional practices. Process indicators are observ- able interactions.
EX
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,(UDAP) Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/eewwww/(UDAP)%20Understanding%2
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
10. Quality experiences early in life lead to better outcomes for children.These experiences
lead to
ANS Lower delinquency rates
Increased graduation rates
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