Developmentally appropriate practice is so fundamental to the early childhood field that all new educators need a sound grasp from the very start. While DAP's basic concepts aren't difficult or arcane, they can be understood wrongly or incompletely-and often are! This engaging little book describes the core concepts and makes them meaningful to everyday practice for preschool teachers. College instructors, directors, and trainers will find this an invaluable tool for introducing learners to the foundation of the early childhood field.
Basics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice : An Introduction for Teachers of Children 3 to 7
Description
Table of Contents
About This Book
What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice?
The Main Idea
Deciding What Is Developmentally Appropriate
How Young Children Learn and Develop
The Developmentally Appropriate Practitioner
Guidelines for Developmentally Appropriate Practice
1. Create a Caring Community of Learners
2. Teach to Enhance Development and Learning
3. Plan Appropriate Curriculum
4. Assess Children's Development and Learning
5. Develop Reciprocal Relationships with Families
FAQs
A Changing Picture: Children at 3, 4, and 5
References
Resources
Author Description
Review quote
"I am delighted with Basics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice! It is a practical and easy-to-read guide for beginners and also wonderful for experienced practitioners trying to be more responsive to the children they teach. I appreciate the great examples, which make the concepts come to life, and the FAQ section clears up some major misconceptions. The book is a welcome contribution to the tools we have for improving the knowledge and skills of teachers of young children." -Eva Moravcik, associate professor at Honolulu Community College
"From my years working with the CDA credentialing program, I know how important it is to have resources like this that are simple and succinct, yet sound. This introduction to the basic principles of developmentally appropriate practice gives teachers an exciting starting place for building rich and enduring learning experiences for young children." -Carol Brunson Day, editor of Essentials for Child Development Associates Working with Young Children