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 2Which of these is NOT usually considered developmentally appropriate?
a. Integrated curriculum
b. Provision for childrens initiative and choice
c. Teacher-supported play
d. Timetables for achieving requirements
Question 3Which 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 4Which 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 5Which 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 6The 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 7Which 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 8Guidelines 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 childrens development and learning
Question 9Introduction 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.
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