Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Essentials of DAP
Taking into account what we know about how children develop and learn and
matching that to the program
Treating children as i_____________________
Treating children with r________________________, viewing them in the context of their family,
culture, community and past experiences
The role of
the teacher is
D________________________ M____________________
Components of an Appropriate K Curriculum
The curriculum includes all aspects of the Kindergarten Day
Policies about how we teach should be based on what we know about how children
grow and l_____________________________
Children in K think differently than older children
K children are in a want to learn mode and are easily motivated
There is a great deal of pressure to be a______________________
It does not help to push or r___________
Research tells us that children learn best through hands-on, active involvement
with real things
Children need time to select activities in carefully prepared learning centers
for an hour to an hour and a half at least.
Goals for the K Curriculum
Children
will:
Grow in self esteem, cultural identity, curiosity, independence and individual
strengths
Continue to develop a love of l________________________
Gain increasing control of their large muscles
Engage in interesting, appropriate experiences that integrate all aspects of
their development
Use written and spoken l__________________ in concrete, meaningful ways
Use m__________concepts and symbols in concrete, meaningful ways
Continue to develop control of their behavior through positive adult guidance
Become increasingly self-motivated, cooperative, and able to r____________ p______________
among themselves
Research shows that lower numbers and more adults/child lead to more positive
o_____________ for children
Children who attend programs based on flexible curriculum models such as
Montessori or High Scope (as opposed to more didactic programs) based on
principles of child development have greater long-term gains in intellectual
growth, social-emotional skills and life-coping abilities.
Directions for Policy
Address all areas of development in the curriculum
Make sure the curriculum is a______, i____________________ and c_______________________ appropriate
Base daily teaching on appropriate curriculum goals and professional knowledge
Encourage parent participation
Measure childrens progress in many a________________________ ways
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