Question 1

The most important knowledge for teachers making developmentally appropriate decisions is

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A)  knowledge of local guidelines. 
B)  knowledge of school readiness guidelines. 
C)  child development knowledge. 
D)  knowledge of state early learning standards. 
A)  knowledge of local guidelines. 
B)  knowledge of school readiness guidelines. 
C)  child development knowledge. 
D)  knowledge of state early learning standards. C

Question 2

One of the negative effects of early academics is

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A)  low school drop-out rates. 
B)  damage to self-esteem. 
C)  poor test results. 
D)  poor parent-teacher communication. 
A)  low school drop-out rates. 
B)  damage to self-esteem. 
C)  poor test results. 
D)  poor parent-teacher communication. B

Question 3

The position statement applies to classrooms and programs for

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A)  children from birth through age five. 
B)  children from birth through age eight. 
C)  children who are typically developing. 
D)  children whose first language is English. 
A)  children from birth through age five. 
B)  children from birth through age eight. 
C)  children who are typically developing. 
D)  children whose first language is English. B

Question 4

The position statement

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A)  gives guidelines for diagnosing disabilities. 
B)  gives guidelines for assessment and curriculum. 
C)  gives guidelines for excluding families. 
D)  gives guidelines demanding children all act the same. 
A)  gives guidelines for diagnosing disabilities. 
B)  gives guidelines for assessment and curriculum. 
C)  gives guidelines for excluding families. 
D)  gives guidelines demanding children all act the same.

Question 5

The position statement includes ten general principles of child development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Early introduction to academic methods and knowledge is always helpful in giving young children a head start in learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of these statements is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a universal agreement about principles of DAP. 
B)  Understanding principles of DAP prevent teachers from making mistakes. 
C)  Understanding principles of DAP help teachers make decisions. 
D)  Understanding principles of DAP help teachers improve test scores. 
A)  There is a universal agreement about principles of DAP. 
B)  Understanding principles of DAP prevent teachers from making mistakes. 
C)  Understanding principles of DAP help teachers make decisions. 
D)  Understanding principles of DAP help teachers improve test scores.

Question 8

Making decisions based on the principles of the position statement will mean that all preschool programs will look the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Early childhood teachers make many decisions including all EXCEPT

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A)  best guidance methods for families to use. 
B)  strategies to meet goals for children. 
C)  appropriate curriculum and materials. 
D)  how to meet needs of individual children. 
A)  best guidance methods for families to use. 
B)  strategies to meet goals for children. 
C)  appropriate curriculum and materials. 
D)  how to meet needs of individual children.

Question 10

Discuss several of the child development principles from the DAP position statement. For each, clarify the meaning, giving examples of the principle at work.

Accepted Answer

The DAP (Developmentally Appropriate Pra

Question 11

Introduction to early academics may

Accepted Answer

A)  give children an advantage over peers who do not get this introduction. 
B)  be advantageous, particularly for children who are English language learners. 
C)  be advantageous, particularly for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. 
D)  cause children to become turned off to education very early. 
A)  give children an advantage over peers who do not get this introduction. 
B)  be advantageous, particularly for children who are English language learners. 
C)  be advantageous, particularly for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. 
D)  cause children to become turned off to education very early.

Question 12

What does a position statement help practitioners do?

Accepted Answer

Make appropriate dec

Question 13

New trends and concerns in the early childhood field include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreasing numbers of infants and toddlers cared for in groups. 
B)  Segregation of children with special needs. 
C)  Early learning standards enacted by most states. 
D)  Increased funding for early childhood programs. 
A)  Decreasing numbers of infants and toddlers cared for in groups. 
B)  Segregation of children with special needs. 
C)  Early learning standards enacted by most states. 
D)  Increased funding for early childhood programs.

Question 14

Interrelated dimensions of early childhood practice include all EXCEPT

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A)  establishing reciprocal relationships with families. 
B)  establishing professional relationships with other colleagues. 
C)  assessing children's learning and development. 
D)  creating a caring community of learners. 
A)  establishing reciprocal relationships with families. 
B)  establishing professional relationships with other colleagues. 
C)  assessing children's learning and development. 
D)  creating a caring community of learners.

Question 15

Guidelines are NOT provided for which of the following teacher roles in the DAP position statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establishing reciprocal relationships with families. 
B)  Creating a caring community of learners. 
C)  Creating a professional career ladder. 
D)  Assessing children's development and learning. 
A)  Establishing reciprocal relationships with families. 
B)  Creating a caring community of learners. 
C)  Creating a professional career ladder. 
D)  Assessing children's development and learning.

Question 16

The position statement on DAP was revised in 1997 and then again in 2009.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following was NOT a distinct component of DAP in the first position statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural context 
B)  Language 
C)  Individual needs 
D)  Teacher roles 
A)  Cultural context 
B)  Language 
C)  Individual needs 
D)  Teacher roles

Question 18

Which statement is a misunderstanding of DAP?

Accepted Answer

A)  DAP is appropriate for all children. 
B)  DAP is incompatible with early learning standards. 
C)  DAP includes no early academics. 
D)  DAP is appropriate for children with special needs. 
A)  DAP is appropriate for all children. 
B)  DAP is incompatible with early learning standards. 
C)  DAP includes no early academics. 
D)  DAP is appropriate for children with special needs.

Question 19

DAP means making decisions about programs for children based on

Accepted Answer

A)  understanding the atypical developmental patterns for most children. 
B)  knowledge of individual children's strengths, abilities, needs, and interests. 
C)  recognition of that cultural backgrounds of children is unimportant. 
D)  recognition that all children are the same. 
A)  understanding the atypical developmental patterns for most children. 
B)  knowledge of individual children's strengths, abilities, needs, and interests. 
C)  recognition of that cultural backgrounds of children is unimportant. 
D)  recognition that all children are the same.

Question 20

There are three sources of knowledge about young children used to make decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The most important knowledge for teachers making developmentally appropriate decisions is

One of the negative effects of early academics is

The position statement applies to classrooms and programs for

The position statement

The position statement includes ten general principles of child development.

Early introduction to academic methods and knowledge is always helpful in giving young children a head start in learning.

Which of these statements is MOST accurate?

Making decisions based on the principles of the position statement will mean that all preschool programs will look the same.

Early childhood teachers make many decisions including all EXCEPT

Discuss several of the child development principles from the DAP position statement. For each, clarify the meaning, giving examples of the principle at work.

Introduction to early academics may

What does a position statement help practitioners do?

New trends and concerns in the early childhood field include:

Interrelated dimensions of early childhood practice include all EXCEPT

Guidelines are NOT provided for which of the following teacher roles in the DAP position statement?

The position statement on DAP was revised in 1997 and then again in 2009.

Which of the following was NOT a distinct component of DAP in the first position statement?

Which statement is a misunderstanding of DAP?

DAP means making decisions about programs for children based on

There are three sources of knowledge about young children used to make decisions.

Understanding Play: Its Importance in Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Planning for Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

A Consideration of Various Curriculum Models

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: For Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: For Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: For Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: For Primary-Age Children

Developmentally Appropriate Social-Emotional Environments: For Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: For Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: For Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: For Primary-Age Children

Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environments: For Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environments: For Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environments: For Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environments: For Primary-Age Children

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Exam 1: Defining Developmentally Appropriate Practice

The most important knowledge for teachers making developmentally appropriate decisions is

One of the negative effects of early academics is

The position statement applies to classrooms and programs for

The position statement

The position statement includes ten general principles of child development.

Early introduction to academic methods and knowledge is always helpful in giving young children a head start in learning.

Which of these statements is MOST accurate?

Making decisions based on the principles of the position statement will mean that all preschool programs will look the same.

Early childhood teachers make many decisions including all EXCEPT

Discuss several of the child development principles from the DAP position statement. For each, clarify the meaning, giving examples of the principle at work.

Introduction to early academics may

What does a position statement help practitioners do?

New trends and concerns in the early childhood field include:

Interrelated dimensions of early childhood practice include all EXCEPT

Guidelines are NOT provided for which of the following teacher roles in the DAP position statement?

The position statement on DAP was revised in 1997 and then again in 2009.

Which of the following was NOT a distinct component of DAP in the first position statement?

Which statement is a misunderstanding of DAP?

DAP means making decisions about programs for children based on

There are three sources of knowledge about young children used to make decisions.

Understanding Play: Its Importance in Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Planning for Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

A Consideration of Various Curriculum Models

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: For Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: For Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: For Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: For Primary-Age Children

Developmentally Appropriate Social-Emotional Environments: For Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: For Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: For Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: For Primary-Age Children

Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environments: For Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environments: For Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environments: For Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environments: For Primary-Age Children

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