Deck 1: Defining Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Question 1

Introduction to early academics may

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.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The position statement

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.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Culture has no impact on what is considered developmentally appropriate practice for young children.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The position statement includes ten general principles of child development.

Question 5

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

Question 6

The first position statement on DAP published by NAEYC in 1987 met universal agreement.

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

Which the following is NOT included among misunderstandings of 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 11

One of the reasons that the position statement on DAP undergoes periodic revision is

A) because children are constantly changing.
B) to try to get families to agree to the ideas.
C) to meet growing challenges and questions for professionals.
D) to address the changing knowledge base from research and professionals.

Question 12

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

Question 13

There are no obvious results to starting formal academic instruction with young children.

Question 14

The most recent position statement adds a discussion regarding practices for

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

Question 15

One of the negative effects of early academics is

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

DAP means making decisions about programs for children based on

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 18

The position statement includes guidelines for teachers on establishing reciprocal relations with families.

Question 19

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

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 20

The position statement applies to classrooms and programs for

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.

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

What does a position statement help practitioners do?

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

New trends and concerns in the early childhood field include:

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 27

Which of these is NOT usually considered developmentally appropriate?

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

Question 28

Interrelated dimensions of early childhood practice include all EXCEPT

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 29

Which of these statements is MOST accurate?

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 30

Which statement is a misunderstanding of DAP?

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 31

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

Question 32

Early childhood teachers make many decisions including all EXCEPT

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 33

The Ypsilanti study showed that high quality preschool programs

A) have short-term impact on high-risk children of poverty.
B) include components of Distar.
C) have both short- and long-term impact on high-risk children of poverty.
D) employ professional teachers.

Question 34

The most important knowledge for teachers making developmentally appropriate decisions is

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

Question 35

Which of these statements is MOST accurate?

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 36

Describe the negative effects of children exposed to inappropriate practice. For each of the effects, discuss several examples of what might be seen.