Developmentally Appropriate Practice

The WNft is an individually administered test of intelligence appropriate for ages 4 to 21 years old. The scores on the test average from 90 to 109. The WNft is made up of 4 subtests matrices, coding, spatial span, and picture arrangement. The WNft was designed to target population whose performance on intelligence batteries…

comparing it with a national average, I was then able to establish how behind the son was developmentally and use this to prove to the father that help was necessary and would be beneficial as it would provide a means of charting his child 's growth and development. The SOG 's test would also allow a good starting point for the professionals to work with the child and bring his communication up to an age appropriate level. (GL Assessment, 2011). By doing all this I was able to develop a trusting…

should not be confused as a time-out spot. Simple routines can enhance the development of toddler’s social skills. Establishing simple routines teaches the routines and help guide toddlers as they practice mastering routines. Routines in a toddler classroom help establish expectations and reinforce appropriate behaviors. Social activities are ways child care providers can introduce toddlers to each…

instead of standardized exams (Edwards, 2015). The teacher was able to see what the students were struggling with measurement, symmetry, and instructions (Edwards, 2015). This type of exam where students are not bubbling in responses is more developmentally appropriate than just having a child click an answer or bubble in a response (Edwards, 2015). Texas, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Virginia have voted to lessen the number of state mandated test and more states are considering following suit…

to “promote effective leadership, quality teaching, an student learning while enhancing professional practice and leading to improved instruction” (State Board of Education & NC Department of Instruction, 2008-2009). Pertaining to the academic success of students, standard one talks about teachers demonstrating leadership. This involves teachers advocating positive changes in policies and practices affecting student learning and participates in implementing initiatives to improve education.…

Let’s face it. Though writing serves as a means of communication (Behizadeh 289), it can be relatively difficult to compose an essay, depending what one writes for. In the broadest of student contexts, there is a difference between writing that occurs at school and writing that occurs at home. However, according to Nadia Behizadeh, authenticity lies in between. In order to identify what makes writing authentic, Nadia Behizadeh references the work of Hughes, Malloy, and Igo, who stated that…

This study was conducted in order to help children utilize all learning centers in the classroom which in turn help them to gain new skills. To be able to gather the necessary data, the quantitative research method was applied. This method was chosen because this study involves a large number of subjects and numerical data that is analyzed by using mathematical methods. It concentrates on the numbers and must be impartial and be statistically valid. This chapter will look at the setting,…

foundations based on Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, Bowlby’s theory of early relationships, and the transactional ecological model. - I find Piaget’s theory to be most applicable to my view on educational opportunities, teaching methods, and practices to facilitate learning. - I find Bowlby’s theory to be most suitable to my view of the dynamics between children and the adults in their lives and how these relationships impact their development. - The transactional ecological model…

“Exploring my Image of the Child” As Dahlberg (1999) explains, understanding and defining the ideal child is a difficult task. In fact, each person has their own definition of the child based on their own worldviews, thus, perhaps making ‘the’ child an abstract concept. This paper is a personal reflection of my worldview, personal experiences, and understanding of a child. I also explore how my new perspective of early childhood education has added to my roles as a Child and Youth Care…

diagnostic criteria in DSM 5 is intended to summarise characteristic signs and symptoms which points towards an underlying mental health disorder at a cross-sectional level. When assessing young children or adolescents for anxiety disorders, a developmentally appropriate evaluation should be considered as well as taking into account developmental aspects as well as bio-psycho-social factors to provide a comprehensive case formulation in order to assist in the diagnosis and management of the…