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serike

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In your opinion, what two guiding principles of Head Start do you think are most important to its success? Describe the principles and your opinion on why they are the most important.
 
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Cite three examples of DAP in action in each of the following: (1) an infant/toddler program; (2) a family child care home; (3) an after-school for kindergartners.
 
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Reply #1 on: Sep 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Its comprehensive nature views the child as a whole, requiring medical, dental, and nutritional assessment as well as intellectual growth. Extensive health, education, and social services were offered to children and their families from the inception of Head Start. Head Start continues today to provide health and medical screening and treatment for thousands of youngsters.

Head Start redefined the role of parents by expecting them to serve as active participants. Parents are involved in the program at all levels: in the classroom as teacher aides, on governing boards making decisions about the program, and as bus drivers and cooks.

Head Start promoted community collaboration. Interest and support from the local community helped Head Start respond to the needs of the children and families it served.

Since its inception, Head Start has sought to provide a curriculum that reflects the culture, language, and values of the children in the program.

Head Start pioneered the inclusion of children with special needs and disabilities in its classrooms.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:

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Infant/toddler: variety of grasping toys; routines are viewed as learning experiences; respects childs need for solitary and/or parallel play
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Family child care: Range of activities and materials for wide developmental age span; is licensed; participates in child care training workshops
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After school center: good use of community resources such as libraries and parks; large blocks of time for free play; children are self-directed and self-paced


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