Basics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice: An Introduction for Teachers of

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Get a sound grasp of the principles of DAP so fundamental to early childhood.

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All early childhood educators need a solid understanding of developmentally appropriate practice. While the basic concepts of DAP aren't difficult or complex, 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.

Author Biography

Carol Copple is Director of Publications and Initiatives in Educational Practice at NAEYC. She taught at Louisiana State University and the New School for Social Research and at the Educational Testing Service co-developed and directed a research-based model for preschool education. With Sue Bredekamp, Dr. Copple is co-editor of Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs (1997; 2009). Among her other books are Learning to Read and Write: Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young Children (NAEYC) and Educating the Young Thinker: Classroom Strategies for Cognitive Growth (Erlbaum). She received her doctorate from Cornell University.Sue Bredekamp is an early childhood education specialist from Washington, DC who serves as a consultant on developmentally appropriate practice, curriculum, teaching, and professional development for state and national organizations such as NAEYC, the Council for Professional Recognition, and Head Start. From 1981 to 1998, she was Director of Accreditation and Professional Development for NAEYC. She is the author of an introductory textbook Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education: Building a Foundation. Her doctorate is from the University of Maryland.

Table of Contents

About This BookWhat Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice?The Main IdeaDeciding What Is Developmentally AppropriateHow Young Children Learn and DevelopThe Developmentally Appropriate PractitionerGuidelines for Developmentally Appropriate Practice1. Create a Caring Community of Learners2. Teach to Enhance Development and Learning3. Plan Appropriate Curriculum4. Assess Children's Development and Learning5. Develop Reciprocal Relationships with FamiliesFAQsA Changing Picture: Children at 3, 4, and 5ReferencesResources

Review

"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

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"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

Excerpt from Book

Our purpose in this short book is to give readers a brief introduction to the basics of developmentally appropriate practice, with a focus on children ages 3, 4, and 5. The term developmentally appropriate practice, or DAP for short, captures a set of core ideas that inform the work of early childhood educators. To gain a thorough understanding of DAP and use it effectively in the classroom, there is much more to learn and think about than is covered ere. As the box on page ix, Where Did DAP Come From?, describes, we have detailed the principles and guidelines of developmentally appropriate practice more fully and for children from birth to age 8 in a larger volume (Copple & Bredekamp 2009).

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Learn the basics of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), a core concept in early childhood. College instructors, directors, and trainers will find this an invaluable tool for introducing learners to this foundational concept in early childhood development.

Details ISBN192889626X Author Sue Bredekamp Publisher National Association for the Education of Young Children ISBN-10 192889626X ISBN-13 9781928896265 Imprint National Association for the Education of Young Children Place of Publication Washington DC Country of Publication United States DEWEY 372.21 Pages 112 Format Paperback Short Title Basics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice Language English Media Book DOI 10.1604/9781928896265 Series Basics series Illustrations 8 B&W illustrations Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-01-19 NZ Release Date 2006-01-19 US Release Date 2006-01-19 UK Release Date 2006-01-19 Subtitle An Introduction for Teachers of Children 3 to 7 Audience General AU Release Date 2006-03-13 We've got this

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