Understanding and Applying Developmentally Appropriate Practices Chapter 3

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Understanding and Applying Developmentally Appropriate Practices Chapter 3

Understanding and Applying Developmentally Appropriate Practices Chapter 3

Developmentally Appropriate Practice Basic framework for organizing basic knowledge about early childhood education Evolved

Developmentally Appropriate Practice Basic framework for organizing basic knowledge about early childhood education Evolved over time Defining principles and guidelines

What is DAP? Developmentally appropriate practice is teaching that is: Attuned to children’s ages,

What is DAP? Developmentally appropriate practice is teaching that is: Attuned to children’s ages, experience, abilities and interest That helps them attain challenging and achievable goals Focus on how children develop and learn optimally: Age-related Individual human variation

Position Statement Summary of the field’s best thinking A defense of its practices valued

Position Statement Summary of the field’s best thinking A defense of its practices valued An advocacy tool for improving programs for young children

Meeting Children where they are Continuous Observations Decision making: Plan curriculum and adapt teaching

Meeting Children where they are Continuous Observations Decision making: Plan curriculum and adapt teaching strategies Continual progress Reaching Challenging and Achievable goals

Intentional teachers Have a purpose for everything that they do Are thoughtful and prepared

Intentional teachers Have a purpose for everything that they do Are thoughtful and prepared Can explain the rationale for their decisions and actions to other teachers, administrators, or parents

Making Informed Decisions 1. Consider what is known about development and learning of children

Making Informed Decisions 1. Consider what is known about development and learning of children within a given age range ~ Age appropriate 2. Consider what is known about each child individually ~ personality, strengths, interests, abilities ~ each child takes away something different 3. Consider what is known about the social and cultural contexts in which children live ~ Culturally appropriate Knowledge is substantial and changes over time!

Role of the ECE Teacher Five interrelated dimensions: 1. Creating a caring community of

Role of the ECE Teacher Five interrelated dimensions: 1. Creating a caring community of learners 2. Teaching to enhance learning and development 3. Planning curriculum to meet important goals 4. Assessing children’s learning and development 5. Establishing reciprocal relationships with families

“Widening the Lens” Move beyond either/or thinking To BOTH/AND THINKING when solving problems or

“Widening the Lens” Move beyond either/or thinking To BOTH/AND THINKING when solving problems or making decision about practice Rejects simple answers to complex questions Requires diverse perspectives Consider several possible correct answers Complexity and interrelationship among the principles that guide ECE practice

Research base Well grounded research forms the basis of NAEYCs position statements on developmentally

Research base Well grounded research forms the basis of NAEYCs position statements on developmentally appropriate practice Provides a solid guidance for early childhood educators DAP Research show gains in: Social-Emotional Development Learning

Knowing children + Knowing how to teach + Knowing what to teach + =

Knowing children + Knowing how to teach + Knowing what to teach + = EFFECTIVE PRACTICE

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Developmentally Appropriate Practices Five Guidelines For Developmentally AppropriateDevelopmentally Appropriate Practices Five Guidelines For Developmentally Appropriate
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