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Chapter 3 defines developmentally appropriate practice as “teaching that is attuned to children’s ages, experience, abilities, and interests, and that helps them attain challenging and achievable goals. ” Share some examples of how you have seen or experienced
-developmentally appropriate practice implemented in a classroom
-developmentally inappropriate practice implemented in a classroom
Secondly, this chapter talks about intentional teaching. Intentional teachers have a purpose for their actions; they make decisions for a reason. What are some ways that a teacher can organize his/her learning environment, classroom materials and daily schedule to enable children to do their best?
https://www.naeyc.org/resources/topics/dap
https://extension.psu.edu/programs/betterkidcare/early-care/tip-pages/all/exploring-developmentally-appropriate-practice
https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/training-technical-assistance/education-level/early-learning/developmentally-appropriate-practice
What is an Intentional teaching session? Check out our “Kindness in the Classroom” initiative
