Deck 1: Defining Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The position statement applies to classrooms and program 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.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

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

Question 5

The most recent position statement adds a discussion regarding practices for

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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 correct errors.

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

The position statement

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 12

The position statement includes ten general principles of child development.

Question 13

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 14

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) None of these answers.

Question 15

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 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

DAP means making decisions about programs for children based on

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.

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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

Question 25

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 26

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 27

Describe the negative effects of children exposed prematurely to formal academics. For each of the effects, discuss several examples of what might be seen.

Question 28

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 29

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

Question 30

A position statement helps practitioners do what?

Question 31

The position statement outlines _____ areas of guidelines for teacher actions.

Question 32

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 33

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 34

New trends and concerns in the early childhood field include:

A) Increasing numbers of infants and toddlers cared for in groups.
B) Inclusion of children with special needs.
C) Early learning standards enacted by most states.
D) All of the above.

Question 35

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 36

Teachers should use _____ sources of knowledge for decision-making.

Question 37

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 38

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