Age appropriateness Ans✓✓ -Means considering what is typical for a child within
a given age group
Key point Ans✓✓ -Knowing the typical behaviors and growth patterns for a
certain age group is necessary to plan the most appropriate environment and
activities to optimize the learning experience for children in your care
Individual appropriateness Ans✓✓ -Means considering the needs of each child as
a unique individual
KeyPoint Ans✓✓ -A child's age, temperament, personality, and family's history
are all factors that affect his or her development
Social/cultural appropriateness Ans✓✓ -Means considering the social and
cultural context in which children grow and live
KeyPoint Ans✓✓ -Children's learning experiences are enhanced when caregivers
are aware of and support the social and cultural contexts in which they live
The role of teacher intentionality
Fundamental to developmentally appropriate practice is the understanding that
all teachers me important decisions every day Ans✓✓ --Varying they're teaching
strategies to be more appropriate for their group and individual children
-Pre-planning and organizing the environment with learning goals and objectives
and nine
, -Meeting children when they are and helping them reach challenging and
achievable goals
KeyPoint Ans✓✓ -Developmentally appropriate programs have clearly defined
learning goals and outcomes for each child
-Effective teaching strategies for extending the learning experience may include:
conversations, using questioning techniques and large blocks of time to practice
newly acquired skills
KeyPoint Ans✓✓ -Caregiver should be intentional about planning learning
experiences that are purposeful, challenging, and achievable
Three critical challenges Ans✓✓ --Addressing differences in school success and
achievement
-Integrating in the lining preschool and elementary school programming
-Improving teacher preparation, professional development and on-going support
keyPoint Ans✓✓ -Indicators of quality include both structural and process
measures. Quality childcare programs consistently maintain licensing standards
and demonstrate responsive caregiving practices
Structural indicators Ans✓✓ -Are things that are "regular"
meaning they can be monitored and are important for providing consistent care