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Q&A: Developmentally Appropriate Practices for School-Age Children, Exams of Public Health

Chamberlain College of NursingPublic Health

A question-and-answer format overview of developmentally appropriate practices for school-age children. It covers key concepts such as cognitive development stages (piaget), types of play (solitary, parallel, associative, cooperative), and the importance of creating a safe and stimulating learning environment. The document also addresses social-emotional development, including empathy, self-control, and positive interactions, offering insights into preventing bullying and fostering a positive self-image. It emphasizes the role of caregivers in reinforcing school concepts and inspiring enthusiasm for learning, making it a valuable resource for educators and caregivers working with school-age children. Useful for understanding the cognitive, social, and emotional development of school-age children and how to create an environment that supports their growth.

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DCF School-age Appropriate Practices Q&A
Trust vs. Mistrust ✔ Ans - A lack of trust can result in poor emotional
stability.
Initiative vs. Guilt ✔ Ans - Children who are not allowed to pursue their
natural curiosity will be prone to feel guilt for their actions.
Industry vs. Inferiority ✔ Ans - When children experience success they attain
a sense of adequacy and pride.
Autonomy VS Shame and Doubt ✔ Ans - When autonomy is allowed a person
can become comfortable with his/her choices.
Down Syndrome is caused by the presence of all or part of an extra what
chromosome? ✔ Ans - 21st
When can Down syndrome be diagnosed? ✔ Ans - During pregnancy or after
birth
Is the effect that Down syndrome will have on a child predictable? ✔ Ans -
No
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website,
"Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex ___________ disorders,
characterized by social _______, communication difficulties, and restricted,
__________, and stereotyped patterns of behavior." ✔ Ans - Neurodevelopment,
impairment, repetitive
There is no cure for autism; children diagnosed with ASD receive treatment
through ____________ and __________. ✔ Ans - Medication and therapy
Developmental alerts ✔ Ans - Not growing or gaining weight over the course
of the year. Unable to learn alphabet. Unable to find words that rhyme. Can not
hold a pencil or form letters. Has a very limited vocabulary/ does not speak often.
Does not laugh at jokes/seldom appears happy. Unable to follow directions.
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Trust vs. Mistrust ✔Ans - A lack of trust can result in poor emotional stability. Initiative vs. Guilt ✔Ans - Children who are not allowed to pursue their natural curiosity will be prone to feel guilt for their actions. Industry vs. Inferiority ✔Ans - When children experience success they attain a sense of adequacy and pride. Autonomy VS Shame and Doubt ✔Ans - When autonomy is allowed a person can become comfortable with his/her choices. Down Syndrome is caused by the presence of all or part of an extra what chromosome? ✔Ans - 21st When can Down syndrome be diagnosed? ✔Ans - During pregnancy or after birth Is the effect that Down syndrome will have on a child predictable? ✔Ans - No According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website, "Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex ___________ disorders, characterized by social _______, communication difficulties, and restricted, __________, and stereotyped patterns of behavior." ✔Ans - Neurodevelopment, impairment, repetitive There is no cure for autism; children diagnosed with ASD receive treatment through ____________ and __________. ✔Ans - Medication and therapy Developmental alerts ✔Ans - Not growing or gaining weight over the course of the year. Unable to learn alphabet. Unable to find words that rhyme. Can not hold a pencil or form letters. Has a very limited vocabulary/ does not speak often. Does not laugh at jokes/seldom appears happy. Unable to follow directions.

One of the main things you should focus on with school-age children is ________ and ____________ an exciting and stimulating learning environment with developmentally appropriate activities that encourages the practice of skills that they are learning in school. ✔Ans - developing and maintaining While it is important for school-age children to develop their reading and math skills, it is equally important to foster the desires to ____________ these skills. ✔Ans - practice Identifying _______ ________ connections with curriculum helps children realize that what they are learning has applications outside the classroom. ✔Ans - real world What are two things this section says children are seeking in the world around them? ✔Ans - Meaning and Relevance Children begin to learn the purpose and function of newly acquired knowledge by participating in learning experiences that help them build connections between what two things? ✔Ans - Idea and Concept It is important to be observant of the skill levels of the children in your care and ensure that learning opportunities always provide a level of what for the individual child? ✔Ans - Challenge Creating _________ opportunities for learning ensures that children stay motivated and enthusiastic. ✔Ans - exciting As a caregiver, it is essential to be familiar with the __________ and curriculum that children are experiencing in school in order to reinforce those concepts in your learning environment. ✔Ans - concepts It is essential to inspire enthusiasm for _________ in school-age children in order to maximize their potential for learning. ✔Ans - learning Remember to keep children __________ in learning activities. ✔Ans - interested

Describe a safe learning environment ✔Ans - exits clearly marked and free of clutter, no blindspots, allow foot traffic to flow easily. The arrangement of your room, including ____________ centers, placement of furniture, and allowance for smooth foot traffic, must be designed to facilitate learning activities. ✔Ans - learning The ________ environment for school-age children must be safe, clean and organized in order to provide the best opportunity for learning. ✔Ans - learning When selecting _________, it is important to consider the different uses and functions that it will have in the learning environment. ✔Ans - furniture ___________ should be attached to the walls to ensure that they cannot fall over and injure a child. ✔Ans - Bookshelves Provide a place for children to store their _________ items so that they are not placed haphazardly on the floor. ✔Ans - personal When selecting developmentally appropriate toys for school-age children it is important to take this increase in ________ and _______ development into account. ✔Ans - cognitive and physical Children must be comfortable in order to ___________ in, and benefit from learning activities. This requires furniture that is appropriately sized for children in your care. ✔Ans - participate Successful transitions are the ______ to effectively carrying out your daily routine and maintaining order. ✔Ans - key How to ensure a safe playground environment: ✔Ans - be alert and attentive, encourage appropriate use of high energy, redirect rowdy children. Do not feel ________ to adhere to a strict schedule. Flexibility is the key to creating a relaxed environment in which children are allowed time to accomplish their goals. ✔Ans - preessure

__________ between quiet and physical activities allows children to work off excess energy, which results in an increased ability to focus during quiet activities. ✔Ans - Alternating The daily schedule should have a mix of quiet activities and opportunities for what? ✔Ans - Physical exercise Is is acceptable to be flexible with daily routine? ✔Ans - Yes, when possible. __________children need appropriate toys and activities that offer challenging, but achievable, goals that require the use of their newly developing cognitive ability. ✔Ans - School-age The _______ is very enjoyable place for children, but it is also a potentially dangerous one. You must maintain constant supervision at all times in order to prevent accidental injuries. ✔Ans - playground Challenging to their cognitive & physical abilities: ✔Ans - Magnetic toys, science kits, Engineering/construction kits, Computers with appropriate software, puzzle games, carpentry kits Identify the positive milestones that school-age children are developing. ✔Ans

  • Learning about and experiencing empathy, developing awareness and self- control, feelings of sorrow, generosity to people in need, express concern. _______ are experiencing a variety of increasingly positive milestones in their development during the school-age years. Model appropriate behavior. ✔Ans
  • Children Role modeling and specific examples may __________ a child to exhibit appropriate behaviors. ✔Ans - encourage Describe some ways to prevent and deal with difficult behaviors: ✔Ans - offer constant positive reinforcement, maintain a positive attitude. It is your __________, as a caregiver, to foster a positive self-image and reinforce a child's self-worth. ✔Ans - responsibility

When designing educational play________ for school-age children, caregivers should take into account the developing social and cognitive skills of the children in their care. ✔Ans - experiences ________ should encourage children to participate activities that involve greater social interaction with peers. ✔Ans - Caregivers Children ages 7-9 are _____ to cope with competitives situations. ✔Ans - able Developmental Domains: Approaches to Learning ✔Ans - Child needs a variety of learning materials to stay focused. Developmental Domains: Physical ✔Ans - Child begins to run faster, jump higher Developmental Domains: Language and Communications ✔Ans - Child begins to read independently Developmental Domains: Cognitive Development and General Knowledge ✔Ans - Child develops their sense of independence by experiencing both successes and failures. Developmental Domains: Social and Emotional ✔Ans - Child begins to show respect and empathy other people.