ECE Quiz 1 Vocab Educational
Psychology 2023 Update
Early Childhood Professional - ANS-An educator who successfully teaches all children,
promotes
... [Show More] high personal standard, and continually expands his or her skills and
knowledge
Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) - ANS-Practice based on how children
grow and develop on individual and cultural differences
Developmentally and Culturally Responsive Practice (DCRP) - ANS-Teaching based on
the ability to respond appropriately to children's and families' developmental, cultural,
and ethnic backgrounds and needs
Culturally Appropriate Practice - ANS-An approach to education based on the premise
that all peoples in the US should receive proportional attention in the curriculum
Anti-bias Education (ABE) - ANS-An approach that seeks to provide children with an
understanding of social and behavioral problems related to prejudice and seeks to
provide them with the knowledge, attitude, and skills need to combat prejudice
Respectful Environments - ANS-Environments that show respect for each individual
child and for their culture, home language, individual abilities or disability, family context,
and community
Supportive Environments - ANS-Environments in which professional believe each child
can learn, and that help children understand and make meaning of their experiences
Challenging Environments - ANS-Environments that provide achievable and "stretching"
experiences for all children
Bias-free - ANS-An environment, classroom setting, or program that is free of prejudicial
behaviors
Healthy Environments - ANS-Environments that provide for children's physical and
psychological health, safety, and sense of security
Assessment - ANS-The process of collecting information about children's development,
learning, behavior, academic progress, need for special services, and achievement in
order to make decisions
Responsive Relationships - ANS-The relationship that exists between yourself, children,
and their families where you are responsive to their needs and interests
Content Knowledge - ANS-The content and subjects teachers plan to teach
Pedagogical Content Knowledge - ANS-... [Show Less]