FL DCF CHILD CARE UNDERSTANDING DEVELOPMENTALLY
APPROPRIATE PRACTICES (UDAP) EXAM | ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS | GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS
T or F?
Studies show that highly effective teachers improvise goals for children and
sporadically prepare environments, experiences and activities to meet
those goals. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False
Studies show, highly effective teachers have clearly defined goals for
children and they thoughtfully prepare environments, experiences and
activities to meet those goals.
T or F?
Research shows that children need educational experiences that support
development across all domains, with each skill building on one another. ---
------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
T or F?
Teacher intentionality is at the heart of the Developmentally Appropriate
Practice methodology. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
At the heart of the Developmentally Appropriate Practice methodology is
the concept of intentionality. The reality is that good teachers know
teaching is not occasional or accidental. It is intentional.
T or F?
Considering the social and cultural contexts in which children grow and live
is known as social/cultural appropriateness. ---------CORRECT ANSWER---
--------------True
Children's learning experiences are enhanced when caregivers are aware
of and support the social and cultural contexts in which they live.
,T or F?
The goals we have for children should be challenging and unattainable so
they can be the same for the entire year. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------
----------False
Developmentally Appropriate Practice requires caregivers to know their
children well and meet them where they are. In doing this, they are able to
create learning experiences that are challenging and achievable.
T or F?
Individual appropriateness means considering the needs of each child
based on what is typical of children at the same age. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------False
Individual appropriateness means considering the needs of each child as a
unique individual. Age appropriateness means considering the needs of
each child based on what is typical of children at the same age.
T or F?
When a caregiver considers what is typical for a child within a given age
group, this is known as individual appropriateness. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------False
Individual appropriateness means considering the needs of each child as a
unique individual. Age appropriateness means considering the needs of
each child based on what is typical of children at the same age.
T or F?
Developmentally appropriate programs have clearly defined individual
activities for each child in care. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
True
T or F?
,In developmentally appropriate classrooms, children actively explore their
environment and materials under the watchful eye and guiding words of a
responsive, caring adult. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
T or F?
One critical challenge that impacts early childhood practices is initiating and
combining preschool and elementary school programming. ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False
Three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices are:
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
T or F?
Individual appropriateness highlights the idea that every group is made up
of individuals who have different strengths, weaknesses and developmental
needs. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
T or F?
In the United States, there is growing concern that many children do not
enter school ready to learn. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
Developmentally Appropriate Practice focuses on children birth through
eight years old and is made up of three principle components: ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------age appropriateness, individual
appropriateness, and social/cultural appropriateness.
, Knowing the typical behaviors and growth patterns for a certain age group
is necessary ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------to plan the most
appropriate environments and activities to optimize the learning experience
for children in care.
A child's age, temperament, personality, and family history ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------are all factors that affect his or her
development.
Children's learning experiences are enhanced when caregivers are aware
of and support ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the social and
cultural contexts in which they live.
Caregivers should be intentional about planning learning experiences that
are ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------purposeful, challenging, and
achievable.
Three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices are: ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------addressing disparities in school success
and achievement; integrating and aligning preschool and elementary
school programming; and improving teacher preparation, professional
development and ongoing support.
T or F?
One critical challenge currently impacting early childhood practices is
addressing differences in school success and achievement. ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
Three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices are:
1. Addressing differences in school success and achievement
APPROPRIATE PRACTICES (UDAP) EXAM | ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS | GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS
T or F?
Studies show that highly effective teachers improvise goals for children and
sporadically prepare environments, experiences and activities to meet
those goals. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False
Studies show, highly effective teachers have clearly defined goals for
children and they thoughtfully prepare environments, experiences and
activities to meet those goals.
T or F?
Research shows that children need educational experiences that support
development across all domains, with each skill building on one another. ---
------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
T or F?
Teacher intentionality is at the heart of the Developmentally Appropriate
Practice methodology. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
At the heart of the Developmentally Appropriate Practice methodology is
the concept of intentionality. The reality is that good teachers know
teaching is not occasional or accidental. It is intentional.
T or F?
Considering the social and cultural contexts in which children grow and live
is known as social/cultural appropriateness. ---------CORRECT ANSWER---
--------------True
Children's learning experiences are enhanced when caregivers are aware
of and support the social and cultural contexts in which they live.
,T or F?
The goals we have for children should be challenging and unattainable so
they can be the same for the entire year. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------
----------False
Developmentally Appropriate Practice requires caregivers to know their
children well and meet them where they are. In doing this, they are able to
create learning experiences that are challenging and achievable.
T or F?
Individual appropriateness means considering the needs of each child
based on what is typical of children at the same age. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------False
Individual appropriateness means considering the needs of each child as a
unique individual. Age appropriateness means considering the needs of
each child based on what is typical of children at the same age.
T or F?
When a caregiver considers what is typical for a child within a given age
group, this is known as individual appropriateness. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------False
Individual appropriateness means considering the needs of each child as a
unique individual. Age appropriateness means considering the needs of
each child based on what is typical of children at the same age.
T or F?
Developmentally appropriate programs have clearly defined individual
activities for each child in care. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
True
T or F?
,In developmentally appropriate classrooms, children actively explore their
environment and materials under the watchful eye and guiding words of a
responsive, caring adult. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
T or F?
One critical challenge that impacts early childhood practices is initiating and
combining preschool and elementary school programming. ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False
Three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices are:
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
T or F?
Individual appropriateness highlights the idea that every group is made up
of individuals who have different strengths, weaknesses and developmental
needs. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
T or F?
In the United States, there is growing concern that many children do not
enter school ready to learn. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
Developmentally Appropriate Practice focuses on children birth through
eight years old and is made up of three principle components: ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------age appropriateness, individual
appropriateness, and social/cultural appropriateness.
, Knowing the typical behaviors and growth patterns for a certain age group
is necessary ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------to plan the most
appropriate environments and activities to optimize the learning experience
for children in care.
A child's age, temperament, personality, and family history ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------are all factors that affect his or her
development.
Children's learning experiences are enhanced when caregivers are aware
of and support ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the social and
cultural contexts in which they live.
Caregivers should be intentional about planning learning experiences that
are ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------purposeful, challenging, and
achievable.
Three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices are: ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------addressing disparities in school success
and achievement; integrating and aligning preschool and elementary
school programming; and improving teacher preparation, professional
development and ongoing support.
T or F?
One critical challenge currently impacting early childhood practices is
addressing differences in school success and achievement. ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
Three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices are:
1. Addressing differences in school success and achievement
