Bloomsburg University

ACCT 501

Chapter 3 Quiz

1)The component of individually appropriate in making informed decisions for children refers to teachers using what they know about:

1. 1. 1. The personality, strengths, interests, and abilities of each individual child in the group to adapt for and be responsive to individual variation
      2. The child’s family systems and culture for planning purposes
      3. The age of the child and general characteristics
      4. The expectations of the child that will be important in the child’s next setting
   2. The concept of developmentally appropriate practices gained widespread recognition when:
      1. Children with disabilities started to be educated in early childhood settings
      2. NAEYC published position statements in the mid 1980s.
      3. Head Start programs began in the 1970s
      4. The government decided to help fund early childhood programs
   3. The intentional teacher carefully plans in advance and
      1. Takes advantage of the “teachable moments” that are unplanned and spontaneous in the classroom
      2. Sends home homework each day to practice important skills that are needed for success
      3. Only allows children to play after the planned activities have been completed
      4. Does not deviate from the written plans or schedule
   4. What is true about developmentally appropriate practices when a program includes children with disabilities?
      1. Developmentally appropriate practices are not as important since the child would be engaging in activities that have been individualized
      2. Developmentally appropriate practices are not appropriate for any child with different needs
      3. Developmentally appropriate practices become too time consuming in inclusive programs
      4. Developmentally appropriate practices provide the necessary foundation for successful inclusion
   5. Within a developmentally appropriate program, assessment:
      1. Determines if the teacher is effective
      2. Is the process of observing, and documenting for the purpose making informed decisions regarding the instructional practices
      3. Does not include the families since they would only provide biased results
      4. Is easier to complete the younger the child
   6. Which of the following statements is the best definition for reciprocal relationships?
      1. Reciprocal relationships are a two-way relationship in which information and power is shared evenly

1. 6. 2. Reciprocal relationships are best when the teacher and the child’s family are from the same culture
      3. Are used to provide families with difficult information regarding the development of their child
      4. Benefit the teacher more than the child or family
   7. The term “Widening the Lens” refers to thinking that is
      1. Either/or
      2. Alike/different
      3. Individual/cultural
      4. Both/and
   8. Which of the following best describes the position statement on developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood education?
      1. The position statement that we currently use today was developed 20 years ago
      2. The statement has been revised based on particular trends that needed to be addressed
      3. The statement outlines the curriculum to be used with all children
   9. According to the textbook, the ultimate goal for developmentally appropriate practices is to:
      1. Be sure that all children are being taught using the same material regardless of their background
      2. Create programs that offer all children the same experience
      3. Promote the development and enhance the learning of each individual child served
      4. Allow all children access to early childhood programs
   10. Which of the following is a characteristic of a developmentally appropriate classroom?
       1. Didactic lessons
       2. Whole-group instructions
       3. Child-initiated activities
       4. Rote learning