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Foundations of Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Education

Understand the foundation of DAP decisions based on age, individual differences, and social & cultural contexts. Learn how to tailor learning environments, activities, and strategies to support each child's uniqueness. Explore the importance of play as a fundamental tool for growth in all domains. Embrace a child-centered approach that nurtures relationships and encourages active learning. Take action in the learning place to promote constructive and meaningful experiences for children.

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Foundations of Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Education

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  1. What is the base of DAP decisions? • Age • Development proceeds in a predictable sequence • Development occurs in all domains

  2. What is the base of DAP decisions? • Age • Knowledge of typical development provides a framework so teachers can: • Prepare the learning environment • Plan appropriate activities, routines and strategies

  3. What is the base of DAP decisions? • Age • Knowledge of typical development provides a framework so teachers can:

  4. What is the base of DAP decisions? • Individualdifferences • Development proceeds at individual rates. • Observe and respond to a child’s uniqueness • Strengths, needs, interests, learning styles

  5. What is the base of DAP decisions? • Individualdifferences

  6. What is the base of DAP decisions? • Individual differences • Observe for developmental delays • Consider a child’s background, past experiences, talents, abilities

  7. What is the base of DAP decisions? • Social and Cultural contexts in which a child lives • Plan a diverse classroom • Share your heritage • Be alert to sensitive areas • or cultural taboos

  8. Children’s play is a sign of their growth in all of the domains as well as a primary tool of DAP.

  9. Play should include: • Active Learning • Child-initiated • Child-directed • Teacher-supported • Hands-on activities • Learning goals

  10. Play should include: • Meaningful experiences • Developmental level • Individual interests • Cultural background

  11. Play should include: • Nurturing relationships • Positive • Involve all children • Allow for individual • choices

  12. Action in the Learning Place “Good practice is children in action: children busy constructing, creating with multi-media, enjoying books, exploring, experimenting, inventing, finding out, creating and composing throughout the day.” --Paciorek and Monroe Notable Selections in Education

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