(UDAP) Understanding Developmentally
Appropriate Practices Exam Questions With
Verified Answers
What affect does quality early care on children? - answer✔academic benefits lasting into high
school
What age group is considered early childhood? - answer✔birth to 8 years old
Age appropriateness - answer✔considering what is typical for a child within a given age group
Individual appropriateness - answer✔considering the needs of each child as a unique individual
Social/Cultural appropriateness - answer✔considering the social and cultural contexts in which
children grow and live
Intentionality - answer✔having clearly defined goals for children and thoughtfully prepared
environments, experiences and activities to meet those goals
Three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices are: - answer✔-Addressing
differences in school success and achievement
-Integrating and aligning preschool and elementary school programming
-Improving teacher preparation, professional development and ongoing support
Structural Indicators Examples - answer✔Licensure
Lower ratios
Smaller group size
Caregiver qualifications
Professional development for staff
Health and safety regulations
Inclusive environment
Structural indicators - answer✔are things that are "regulable," meaning they can be monitored
and are important for providing consistent care.
Process Indicators Examples - answer✔Curriculum and established routines
Language and reasoning activities
Sensitive, responsive interactions
Collaboration and provisions for parents and families
Parent, teacher, and child interactions
Child-sized furnishings
Well defined and equipped space that meets the needs of all children
Process indicators - answer✔are what programs "do" to help promote development through
specific activities and intentional practices.
Quality experiences early in life lead to better outcomes for children. These experiences lead to: -
answer✔Lower delinquency rates
Increased graduation rates
Adults who earn higher salaries
Increased home ownership
Better cognitive and language skills
Adults who spend less time participating in social programs or on welfare
Quality Preschool - answer✔Developmentally appropriate curriculum
Developmentally appropriate assessment procedures
Continuous staff training
Administrative support
Low teacher/student ratio
Systematic effort to involve parents
Quality Early Care + Quality Education = - answer✔Quality Outcomes for Children
High Quality Child Care - answer✔A safe, nurturing environment where children learn and
grow, staff are properly trained and supported. Parents have access to the program at all times.
Program is well organized to promote optimal skill development.
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