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

Identify the three sources of information for teachers to use in decision-making, using examples.
 
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Question 2

Discuss several of the child development principles from the DAP position statement. For each, clarify the meaning,
  giving examples of the principle at work.
 
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Question 3

What were some of the objections to the first DAP position statement?
 
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Question 4

Name one of the twelve principles that are included in the position statement.
 
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Question 5

What does a position statement help practitioners do?
 
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Question 6

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 7

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 8

Interrelated dimensions of early childhood practice include all EXCEPT
 
  a. establishing reciprocal relationships with families.
  b. establishing professional relationships with other colleagues.
  c. assessing childrens learning and development.
  d. creating a caring community of learners

Question 9

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.