DAP
What is DAP?
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Children are what type of learners?
Active learners
What is the role of the Lead Teacher?
Create the lesson plan, Responsible for the pace and order of lessons, Anticipate the needs of the children, involve the support teachers for assistance, Gather all materials for lesson, Set up/clean up all materials, Present lesson plan
What are the two types of guidance?
Indirect guidance and direct guidance
What are the two types of observers?
Naturalistic observer or participant observer
What is adult directed education?
Teacher decides what to do and how to do it.
Name two of the 8 intelligences.
Visual/spatial, Linguistic/verbal, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Logical/mathematical, Musical, Body kinesthetic, Naturalistic
Name one of the components of a lesson plan.
Objective, content learning area, concept, procedure, rationale, transitions
What is a common reason for a child to misbehave?
normal behavior for child's age, natural curiosity, they do not know better, to get attention, to get power, sick, tired, overstimulated, feeling inadequate or incapable
What type of statement should you use when you observe children?
What is adult initiated education?
Child has creativity, but adult initiates the idea of making something and chooses the supplies to be used.
Give me an example of an open ended question.
Answer will vary (who, what, where, when, why, and how)
Fine and gross motor skills, ELA, Math, Science, Sensory, Social/Emotional, Creative Arts, Physical/Health and Safety
What is an example of a natural consequence?
Answers will vary
Who is responsible for creating an inviting and welcoming environment in the classroom?
The teacher
What is child directed, teacher supported education?
Child decides what to do, the idea, and the material to use. Adult follows the child's lead.
Lev Vygotsky created the Theory of....?
Social Development
What is the name of one of the signals you can use during transitions in a lesson?
Concrete, visual, auditory, novelty
Make this statement a positive statement: Don't run in the hall.
Please walk in the hall
What is an example of an activity that would be in the active activity area?
Dramatic play, blocks, outdoor play, etc.
What are the 5 areas of development that are met with DAP curriculum?
Cognitive, Social, Emotional, Physical, Moral
Lev Vygotsky believes that what and what are intertwined in development?
Social learning and cognitive development
What are the 3 parts of an objective?
Who (the children will), what (standard), and the how (activity)
What is one of the effective guidance techniques?
positive statements, redirection, reverse attention, positive reinforcement, limited choices, time away/cool down area, natural/logical consequences, reasoning, encouragement
What colors would be best for a quiet activity area?
Light blue, light green, purple