Question 1

The position statement includes _____ principles based on research and theory in child development.

Accepted Answer

A)  ten 
B)  three 
C)  twelve 
D)  four 
A)  ten 
B)  three 
C)  twelve 
D)  four C

Question 2

Name one of the twelve principles that are included in the position statement.

Accepted Answer

Any of the twelve are acceptable

Question 3

DAP means making decisions about programs for children based on

Accepted Answer

A)  understanding the typical developmental patterns for most children. 
B)  knowledge of individual children's strengths, abilities, needs, and interests. 
C)  recognition of the importance of the unique cultural and family backgrounds of children. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  understanding the typical developmental patterns for most children. 
B)  knowledge of individual children's strengths, abilities, needs, and interests. 
C)  recognition of the importance of the unique cultural and family backgrounds of children. 
D)  All of the above. D

Question 4

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 5

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)  None of these answers. 
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)  None of these answers.

Question 6

The most recent position statement adds a discussion regarding practices for

Accepted Answer

A)  infants. 
B)  kindergarteners. 
C)  after-school children. 
D)  middle school children. 
A)  infants. 
B)  kindergarteners. 
C)  after-school children. 
D)  middle school children.

Question 7

The position statement

Accepted Answer

A)  gives guidelines for decision-making. 
B)  gives guidelines for assessment and curriculum. 
C)  gives guidelines for working with families. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  gives guidelines for decision-making. 
B)  gives guidelines for assessment and curriculum. 
C)  gives guidelines for working with families. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 8

Which of these is NOT usually considered developmentally appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Integrated curriculum. 
B)  Provision for children's initiative and choice. 
C)  Teacher-supported play. 
D)  Timetables for achieving requirements. 
A)  Integrated curriculum. 
B)  Provision for children's initiative and choice. 
C)  Teacher-supported play. 
D)  Timetables for achieving requirements.

Question 9

Identify the three sources of information for teachers to use in decision-making, using examples.

Accepted Answer

The three sources of information for tea

Question 10

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 11

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 12

The most important knowledge for teachers making developmentally appropriate decisions is

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

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 14

Early childhood teachers make many decisions including all EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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 15

What were some of the objections to the first DAP position statement?

Accepted Answer

That it did not consider child

Question 16

One of the impacts of developmentally inappropriate practices may be on self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which the following is NOT included among misunderstandings of DAP?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teachers teach minimally in DAP classrooms. 
B)  DAP programs are effective only for certain populations. 
C)  There is no way to tell if children are learning in DAP classrooms. 
D)  NCLB is incompatible with DAP. 
A)  Teachers teach minimally in DAP classrooms. 
B)  DAP programs are effective only for certain populations. 
C)  There is no way to tell if children are learning in DAP classrooms. 
D)  NCLB is incompatible with DAP.

Question 18

Interrelated dimensions of early childhood practice include all EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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 19

Which of these statements is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  NAEYC is the only professional organization to publish position statements on DAP. 
B)  NAEYC was the first professional organization to publish a position statement on DAP. 
C)  NAEYC was the first professional organization to publish a position statement on DAP for children with special needs. 
D)  NAEYC's position statement on DAP is widely used in public school kindergartens. 
A)  NAEYC is the only professional organization to publish position statements on DAP. 
B)  NAEYC was the first professional organization to publish a position statement on DAP. 
C)  NAEYC was the first professional organization to publish a position statement on DAP for children with special needs. 
D)  NAEYC's position statement on DAP is widely used in public school kindergartens.

Question 20

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

The position statement includes _____ principles based on research and theory in child development.

Name one of the twelve principles that are included in the position statement.

DAP means making decisions about programs for children based on

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

Introduction to early academics may

The most recent position statement adds a discussion regarding practices for

The position statement

Which of these is NOT usually considered developmentally appropriate?

Identify the three sources of information for teachers to use in decision-making, using examples.

Which of these statements is MOST accurate?

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

The most important knowledge for teachers making developmentally appropriate decisions is

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

Early childhood teachers make many decisions including all EXCEPT

What were some of the objections to the first DAP position statement?

One of the impacts of developmentally inappropriate practices may be on self-esteem.

Which the following is NOT included among misunderstandings of DAP?

Interrelated dimensions of early childhood practice include all EXCEPT

Which of these statements is MOST accurate?

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

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-Aged Children

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Primary-Aged Children

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguage Literacy Environments: for Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Primary-Aged Children

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Exam 1: Defining Developmentally Appropriate Practice

The position statement includes _____ principles based on research and theory in child development.

Name one of the twelve principles that are included in the position statement.

DAP means making decisions about programs for children based on

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

Introduction to early academics may

The most recent position statement adds a discussion regarding practices for

The position statement

Which of these is NOT usually considered developmentally appropriate?

Identify the three sources of information for teachers to use in decision-making, using examples.

Which of these statements is MOST accurate?

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

The most important knowledge for teachers making developmentally appropriate decisions is

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

Early childhood teachers make many decisions including all EXCEPT

What were some of the objections to the first DAP position statement?

One of the impacts of developmentally inappropriate practices may be on self-esteem.

Which the following is NOT included among misunderstandings of DAP?

Interrelated dimensions of early childhood practice include all EXCEPT

Which of these statements is MOST accurate?

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

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-Aged Children

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Primary-Aged Children

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguage Literacy Environments: for Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Primary-Aged Children

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