DAP
Definition of developmentally appropriate practice
play-based, strengths-based, customized to individual abilities and cultural background
They provide a safe, stimulating, nurturing environment in which their children can thrive while they are at work.
The three domains of development
Physical
Cognitive
Social Emotional
Straws, large beads, playdough, playdough knives and scissors...Name the centers
Writing & Art
Challenge of early childhood education
underfunding
inadequately compensated staff
staff shortages
high tuition
Materials that support developmentally appropriate practice are
Open ended materials
How do quality early childhood education programs benefit society?
greater productivity
less intellectual disability
less unemployment
higher level of academic achievement
Joey is pushing the keys on his grandmother's pipe organ.
Physical-fine motor
Wooden cars, paint, sponge brushes, stickers...Name two centers
Blocks/Art
Benefits of men in early childhood education
positive male role model
alternative perspectives
diverse teaching styles
more likely to get fathers involved in ECE of their children
challenging gender stereotypes
The relationship between developmentally appropriate practice and culturally responsive teaching
DAP and CRT work together to provide an equitable, welcoming, nurturing, safe learning environment for children.
Two hallmarks of quality early childhood education
learning standards and curricula that address the whole child
DAP
Intentional planning and implementation
Educated staff
Assessments that consider each child's unique needs and health and well-being in all developmental domains
Appropriate staffing ratios
Allie, a 5 year old, is part of a dance troupe. She and her friends are practicing a synchronized tap routine to "Jingle Bells" for the holiday performance. Explain each domain of development.
Physical -performing the routine
Cognitive-remembering the steps
Social Emotional-performing alongside others to synchronize the routine
soil, shovels, seeds, magnifying glasses, pots...name the centers
Sensory/Garden or Science
Benefits of learning centers
child-directed
play-based
hands-on
A goal of DAP
provide comfortably challenging experiences
learning through play
avoid harm to children's physical or emotional well-being
Two outcomes of quality early childhood education programs for children in later life
less likely to be incarcerated or experience homelessness or unemployment
more likely to graduate high school
less likely to require special education services
greater academic achievement
higher level of development in all domains
Jason and Jack are taking a short hike on a local trail. They are unfamiliar with the route but they have a paper trail map and an the park service's Trail Guide app on their phones. Breakdown each of the developmental domains
Physical-hiking
Cognitive-navigation using the map and app
Social Emotional-working together to tackle the new challenge
Cornstarch, water, spoons, colander, bowls, whisk, measuring cups...name the centers
Dramatic Play, Sensory, Math
Benefits of gardening with young children
greater interest in vegetables, fruit, and nutrition
large & fine motor muscle development
reduce stress
increase math and science skills
An example of developmentally appropriate practice
materials, literature, celebrations & explorations that represent the cultures of students in the program
open ended materials composed as an invitation to explore
allowing children to have input on learning experiences and materials
An example of an experience that would be available to children in a quality early childhood education program
Name level and an activity or experience
Gelje Sherpa was guiding a client up Mt. Everest when he spotted another climber in distress. He wrapped the injured climber in a sleeping bag, gave him oxygen, and strapped him to his back. Gelje Sherpa hiked to Camp 4 with the injured climber so he could receive much needed medical attention. Break it down...
Physical-climbing, carrying, wrapping
Cognitive-recognizing the signs of distress and the climber's needs, navigation
Social Emotional-soothing and caring for the injured climber, empathy
Pots, pans, wooden spoons, tin plates...name the centers
Music, Dramatic Play
Reasons why offering young children a choice an important facet of quality early childhood education programs
Increase engagement and buy-in
Transition naturally between activities as dictated by attention span and interest
Increase confidence and responsibility