Answers
3 Principles of DAP Correct Answer - Age-Appropriate,
Individually-Appropriate, Social/Cultural Appropriate
Intentionality in ECE Correct Answer - Good teachers know
that teaching is not occasional or accidental. Everything the teacher
says or does is thoughtful, paying close attention to what is said and
done to promote learning.
Three critical challenges of DAP Correct Answer -
1)Addressing differences in school readiness 2)Integrating and
aligning preschool and elementary programming. 3) Improving
teacher preparation and professional development.
Quality Care Indicators Correct Answer - Structural & Process
Indicators
Structural Indicators Correct Answer - license, ratio, small
group sizes, caregiver qualifications, rules/regs
Process Indicators Correct Answer - Curriculum, routines,
language activities, responsive interactions, family involvement, etc.
Quality Early Care + Quality Education Correct Answer -
Quality outcomes for children
DISCIPLINE policy Correct Answer - must be written and given
to parents by law
, Perry School Study Correct Answer - Study was done by
HighScope that studied two groups of preschool children from
economically disadvantaged families
that went to different quality schools. Correct Answer -
Ways you can increase the bond between you and your children
Correct Answer - Tune in to a child's needs, meet the needs of
child, be attentive, Greet and smile at child and parents, create a
warm, nurturing environment
Difficulties you might with families Correct Answer - different
values, attitudes and behaviors, Mixed/Blended families/foster
parents/single parent, Special Needs, Language/Custom barrier
Working with families Correct Answer - Educate them and
model best practices, Share community resources
Build trust and positive relationships, Correct Answer -
Ways to communicate with families Correct Answer -
Newsletters, conferences, daily reports, phone calls.
Elements of a positive learning environment Correct Answer -
1)Safe 2)Learning Centers 3)Room arrangement 4)Appropraite
equipment/materials
How many brain cells are children born with? Correct Answer -
100 billion brain cells
Brain Cell Correct Answer - NEURON
Parts of the brain cell Correct Answer - Dendrite, Axon,
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