UNIT 3 - Ch 9 - The Preschool Years

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What is the primary goal of developmentally appropriate practices in preschool education?

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To tailor learning experiences to the individual needs and developmental stages of each child

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Explain how a preschool teacher might use developmentally appropriate practices to support a child struggling with social interactions.

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By observing the child's interactions and planning activities that encourage cooperative play.

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Analyze the impact of a play-based curriculum on the cognitive development of preschool children. Provide evidence to support your reasoning.

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Play-based curriculum supports cognitive development by promoting problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

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A preschool teacher notices that a child is not engaging in group activities. What strategic plan could the teacher implement to encourage participation using developmentally appropriate practices?

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Create a smaller group activity that aligns with the child's interests and gradually increase group size

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____________ are age-appropriate activities and teaching methods that consider each child’s strengths, interests, and culture.

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DAPs

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are activities that focus on preschool children as a group without considering: Developmentally appropriate practices Individual preferences .

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DIPs

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True/False: The purpose of guidance is to help teach children self-control, independence, safety, and forms of socially acceptable actions and behaviors

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True

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Which is NOT true about preschoolers' physical growth? Options: Physical growth increases greatly, Size varies due to individual growth patterns, Very active & energetic, Skills are practiced by participating in the action again & again

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Physical growth increases greatly

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During preschool years, skills like jumping, throwing, kicking, pedaling on a tricycle or bicycle are examples of?

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Gross Motor Skills

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True or False? By preschool years social skills like sharing and using manners are better

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True