This is Q&A paper. Please answer following four questions. Must be written using your own words (do not directly copy from books, articles, or online). No quotes needed! Discuss children age from 3-8 years old. 1. [1.5 pages] Write about the two issues in children development education at least one page. Two issues are the disabilities and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Describe how those two issues affect young children (3-8 years old) in the class and in life. How the school and the society to help children with those two issues. How we should do as a teacher/ caregiver? Anyway we can help the child or his/her family? 2. [1 page] What are the characteristics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice? Give examples of how they night be demonstrated in a pre-K program. About Developmentally Appropriate Practice: NAEYC published a widely used position statement about developmentally appropriate practices for serving young children from birth to age 8 in early childhood programs (Bredekamp,1987). The association compiled and published this statement in reaction to the concerns of early childhood educators with the increasing academic demands made of young children in early childhood programs and misconceptions about how teachers should provide instruction to young children. This position statement became the most widely recognized guideline in the field of early childhood education. In 1997 NAEYC published the revised Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs (Bredekamp & Copple, 1997) These guidelines have three dimensions: Age Appropriateness, Individual Appropriateness, and Cultural Appropriateness. 3. [1 page] How does literacy develop in young children? Give examples of how programs can support and enhance this development. 4. [2.5 pages] Describe the theories of Maria Montessori and Jean Piaget and give examples of how some of their ideas are used in good programs today.
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