Dcf - Child Growth And Development Study Guide Graded A+

What is IDEA? {Ans: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: ensures children with disabilities 3-21 receive appropriate public education and that early intervention services are provided.}Define the cognitive and development and general knowledge domain {Ans: refers to intellectual or mental abilities; exploration, discovery, concept and memory formation, problem solving and creative expression. Knowledge of math,scientific thinking, awareness of social studies and the arts}Define the social and emotional developmental domain {Ans: Focuses on self-esteem, how children feel about themselves and their relationships with others; refers to individual behaviors, responses, attachments and prosocial behaviors.}Describe Principle 1 {Ans: children develop in relatively the same ways, there is a typical sequence of development that occurs as the child grows, behaviors and skills emerge in the same order}What does this theory mean to child care professionals? {Ans: we can develop learning environments where children play an active role in their own education, with peer and adult collaboration}What are the 3 elements of developmentally appropriate practices? {Ans: 1. Age: activities should fit age range 2. individually appropriate: observe background and talents, determine if child is developing typically 3. Socially and culturally appropriate: content should be based on what is familiar to