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What is the base of DAP decisions?. Age Development proceeds in a predictable sequence Development occurs in all domains. What is the base of DAP decisions?. Age Knowledge of typical development provides a framework so teachers can: Prepare the learning environment
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What is the base of DAP decisions? • Age • Development proceeds in a predictable sequence • Development occurs in all domains
What is the base of DAP decisions? • Age • Knowledge of typical development provides a framework so teachers can: • Prepare the learning environment • Plan appropriate activities, routines and strategies
What is the base of DAP decisions? • Age • Knowledge of typical development provides a framework so teachers can:
What is the base of DAP decisions? • Individualdifferences • Development proceeds at individual rates. • Observe and respond to a child’s uniqueness • Strengths, needs, interests, learning styles
What is the base of DAP decisions? • Individualdifferences
What is the base of DAP decisions? • Individual differences • Observe for developmental delays • Consider a child’s background, past experiences, talents, abilities
What is the base of DAP decisions? • Social and Cultural contexts in which a child lives • Plan a diverse classroom • Share your heritage • Be alert to sensitive areas • or cultural taboos
Children’s play is a sign of their growth in all of the domains as well as a primary tool of DAP.
Play should include: • Active Learning • Child-initiated • Child-directed • Teacher-supported • Hands-on activities • Learning goals
Play should include: • Meaningful experiences • Developmental level • Individual interests • Cultural background
Play should include: • Nurturing relationships • Positive • Involve all children • Allow for individual • choices
Action in the Learning Place “Good practice is children in action: children busy constructing, creating with multi-media, enjoying books, exploring, experimenting, inventing, finding out, creating and composing throughout the day.” --Paciorek and Monroe Notable Selections in Education