Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Early childhood education involves group programs serving children

• Birth to 8 years old

• Pre-K classroom

• Second Grade classroom

• All of the above

Families are Children's _________ Teachers

Which is NOT a reason given in class for early childhood education growing?

• More parents want their children involved in learning before school starts.

• Parents need someone to watch the children so that they can provide a better home for the children.

• Increasing awareness that early years are critical years for learning

• Evidence proves that high quality learning leads to success

Diversity in early childhood programs include all of the following except

• Race

• Children with Disabilities

• Code of Ethics

• Family living arrangements

Which of the following would produce increased behavior problems?

• Teachers with specific training of content.

• Poor Quality Programs

• High Quality Programs

• Quality Essentials

List 3 quality essentials of a high quality program.

List 2 things that early childhood educators in the future will need or be able to do.

What does DAP stand for?

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