Understanding Developmentally
Appropriate Practices Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Developmentally Appropriate Practice focuses on children birth through eight
years old and is made up of three principle components:
age appropriateness:
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.
individual appropriateness
means considering the needs of each child as a unique individual. Caregivers must
be aware that all children are different. Although a child is a certain age, his/her
temperament, personality, and family history are all factors that affect his/her
development.
,social/cultural appropriateness.
means considering the social and cultural contexts in which children grow and live.
Caregivers should respect the values, expectations, and home languages of the
children and their families when designing and implementing quality early childh -
CORRECT ANSWER-From the section titled, "What is Developmentally
Appropriate Practice and how does it apply to
children (Birth - age 8)?," describe Developmentally Appropriate Practice and the
three
principle components
Everything a teacher says and does should be thoughtful, paying close attention to
what is said and done to promote learning.
Caregivers should be intentional about planning learning experiences that are
purposeful, challenging, and achievable.
clearly defined goals for children and they thoughtfully prepare environments,
experiences and activities to meet those goals.
,the goals we have for children must be achievable, yet challenging enough that they
include a healthy stretch a little beyond what the child already knows and can do. -
CORRECT ANSWER-At the heart of the Developmentally Appropriate Practice
methodology is the concept of
intentionality. Describe intentionality and list some ways that you can implement
this strategy.
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 -
CORRECT ANSWER-From the section titled, "Three Critical Challenges," write
each challenge in the space provided
and summarize each one.
It is age and individually appropriate for Juan to reach and grasp. By laying him on
the floor next to Shakira, he can begin to explore his surroundings and he shows
he is interested in his friend. It would be more appropriate to have Ms. Dwana, or
another caregiver, seated on the floor next to the children to help guide them in
their natural exploration. Because Juan's family speaks another language, it might
also be helpful to have someone who knows and understands Spanish in the
, classroom, or at least have a few phrases the caregivers can use to reinforce his
home language. - CORRECT ANSWER-Consider each of the following seven
scenarios involving a fictional child and think about how you would provide
learning experiences based on Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Use the
space provided in your participant's guide to take notes.
Juan, 8 months, lies on his stomach and stretches his hand out in front of him and
tries to touch Shakira's hair. She is just a few inches from his reach. Ms. Dwana
shouts from the rocking chair, "John, leave her alone! She doesn't want you to
touch her head." Juan turns and looks at Ms. Dwana, lays his head down, and
begins to cry. Juan's mother walks in at the same time and asks Ms. Rosa, in
Spanish, what Juan had done to cause Ms. Dwana to shout at him.
The child care provider should work with Jasmine's father, grandparents and
therapists to make appropriate programmatic adaptations for her. Knowing she is
being raised by grandparents and she has a diagnosed disability increases the need
for communication and consistency between home and care. Jasmine will probably
need a caregiver who knows (or is willing to learn) sign language in order to
communicate with her. The teachers might also place signs with pictures around
the room to help her know what the activities and appropriate expectations are.
Appropriate Practices Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Developmentally Appropriate Practice focuses on children birth through eight
years old and is made up of three principle components:
age appropriateness:
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.
individual appropriateness
means considering the needs of each child as a unique individual. Caregivers must
be aware that all children are different. Although a child is a certain age, his/her
temperament, personality, and family history are all factors that affect his/her
development.
,social/cultural appropriateness.
means considering the social and cultural contexts in which children grow and live.
Caregivers should respect the values, expectations, and home languages of the
children and their families when designing and implementing quality early childh -
CORRECT ANSWER-From the section titled, "What is Developmentally
Appropriate Practice and how does it apply to
children (Birth - age 8)?," describe Developmentally Appropriate Practice and the
three
principle components
Everything a teacher says and does should be thoughtful, paying close attention to
what is said and done to promote learning.
Caregivers should be intentional about planning learning experiences that are
purposeful, challenging, and achievable.
clearly defined goals for children and they thoughtfully prepare environments,
experiences and activities to meet those goals.
,the goals we have for children must be achievable, yet challenging enough that they
include a healthy stretch a little beyond what the child already knows and can do. -
CORRECT ANSWER-At the heart of the Developmentally Appropriate Practice
methodology is the concept of
intentionality. Describe intentionality and list some ways that you can implement
this strategy.
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 -
CORRECT ANSWER-From the section titled, "Three Critical Challenges," write
each challenge in the space provided
and summarize each one.
It is age and individually appropriate for Juan to reach and grasp. By laying him on
the floor next to Shakira, he can begin to explore his surroundings and he shows
he is interested in his friend. It would be more appropriate to have Ms. Dwana, or
another caregiver, seated on the floor next to the children to help guide them in
their natural exploration. Because Juan's family speaks another language, it might
also be helpful to have someone who knows and understands Spanish in the
, classroom, or at least have a few phrases the caregivers can use to reinforce his
home language. - CORRECT ANSWER-Consider each of the following seven
scenarios involving a fictional child and think about how you would provide
learning experiences based on Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Use the
space provided in your participant's guide to take notes.
Juan, 8 months, lies on his stomach and stretches his hand out in front of him and
tries to touch Shakira's hair. She is just a few inches from his reach. Ms. Dwana
shouts from the rocking chair, "John, leave her alone! She doesn't want you to
touch her head." Juan turns and looks at Ms. Dwana, lays his head down, and
begins to cry. Juan's mother walks in at the same time and asks Ms. Rosa, in
Spanish, what Juan had done to cause Ms. Dwana to shout at him.
The child care provider should work with Jasmine's father, grandparents and
therapists to make appropriate programmatic adaptations for her. Knowing she is
being raised by grandparents and she has a diagnosed disability increases the need
for communication and consistency between home and care. Jasmine will probably
need a caregiver who knows (or is willing to learn) sign language in order to
communicate with her. The teachers might also place signs with pictures around
the room to help her know what the activities and appropriate expectations are.
