Developmentally Appropriate Practices Flashcard

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“Cultural appropriateness” is the ability to integrate a child’s ethnic background into the mainstream of American life.

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False

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Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) means that all areas of development:

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Are considered in program planning, Are equally important, Are integrated into activities, Have different meanings for different children.

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DAP is based on what a teacher knows about: Child development, An individual child, Each child’s social and cultural background, All of these

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All of these

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Developmentally appropriate practices benefit children in which ways? Support children making choices, Present situations that challenge children, Allow children to construct their own understanding, Provide predictable structured routine

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All of these

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Good, affordable, accessible child care is readily available for all of today’s families.

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False

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Infant/toddler programs differ from other programs because:

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Routines are the central core of the program

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Looping is:

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The practice of keeping children and their teacher together for at least two years

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Most family child care homes are licensed.

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False

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One issue of quality child care focuses on: Curriculum, Wages, Size of playground, Parent involvement

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Parent involvement

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Respect for cultural diversity happens when you: Go beyond your own sociocultural background to ensure equal and fair teaching and learning experiences for all

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Go beyond your own sociocultural background to ensure equal and fair teaching and learning experiences for all