Focus on developmentally appropriate practice : equitable & joyful learning with infants and toddlers

"If you've ever wondered how effective teachers actually do DAP with very young children, this is the book for you. Here, you can peek into classrooms to see teachers making intentional decisions in key areas of practice. These areas form the six guidelines for DAP in action: Building a community where everyone is welcomed and supported to grow. Building a community where everyone is welcomed and supported to grow. Observing, assessing, and documenting children's development and learning. Using teaching strategies that enhance learning for each child; Implementing curriculum tied to meaningful learning goals. Demonstrating professionalism"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part 1: Creating a caring, Equitable community of learners -- Part 2: Engaging in reciprocal partnerships with families and fostering community connections -- Part 3: Observing, documenting, and assessing children's development and learning --Part 4: Teaching to enhance each child's development and learning -- Part 5: Planning and implementing an engaging curriculum to achieve meaningful goals -- Part 6: Demonstrating professionalism as an early childhood educator.

Subject Term:

Early childhood education -- United States.

Child development -- United States.

Teacher effectiveness.

Social learning.

Language:

English

Added Corporate Author:

National Association for the Education of Young Children.

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