ANSWERS GRADED A+
Developmentally Appropriate Practice - ocuses on children birth through eight years old and is made up
of three principle components: age appropriateness, individual appropriateness, and social/cultural
appropriateness.
Age appropriateness - considering what is typical for a child within a given age group.
Individual appropriateness - considering the needs of each child as a unique individual
Social/Cultural appropriateness - considering the social and cultural contexts in which children grow and
live.
intentionality - Developmentally Appropriate Practice methodology is the concept of
teachers know they are teaching intentionally
Developmentally Appropriate Practice is a curriculum. - false
When we use Developmentally Appropriate Practice, it means there is only one right way to teach a skill.
- false
Developmentally Appropriate Practice means waiting until a child is ready to acquire new skills. - false
Developmentally Appropriate Practice means doing the same thing for all children in the classroom. -
false
Using everyday routines and activities to enhance learning is Developmentally Appropriate Practice. -
true
Developmentally appropriate classrooms are largely unstructured to encourage free exploration. - false
Teachers should have an understanding of child growth and development. - true
The classroom must be a welcome environment for everyone's cultural background. - true
Developmentally Appropriate Practice activities should be intentional, challenging, and achievable. - true
Recognizing and adapting practices based on the cultural background of each child is a Developmentally
Appropriate Practice. - true
A child's age, personality, temperament, and family history are all factors that affect his/her
development. - true