| Description |
ix, 99 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Series |
NAEYC item ; #259 |
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NAEYC (Series) ;
#259.
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| Contents |
pt. 1. What is developmentally appropriate practice? -- The main idea -- Deciding what is developmentally appropriate -- How young children learn and develop -- pt. 2. 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 -- pt. 3. FAQs -- pt. 4. A changing picture: children at 3, 4, and 5. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
"Developmentally appropriate practice is so fundamental to the field that all newcomers to early childhood education need a sound grasp from the start. This engaging little book describes the core concepts and makes them meaningful to everday practice." -- (p.4) of cover. |
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"Based on NAEYC's book Basics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice, this video gives learners a brief introduction to the foundational ideas of the early childhood field. The video is versatile enough to be shown as part of any beginner-level discussion of DAP." -- DVD container. |
| Subject |
Early childhood education -- United States.
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Child development -- United States.
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Child development. (OCoLC)fst00854393
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Early childhood education. (OCoLC)fst00900596
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Added Author |
Bredekamp, Sue.
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| ISBN |
192889626X |
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9781928896265 |
| Standard No. |
9781928896265 |
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