Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Equitable and Joyful Learning in Preschool

What Does Developmentally Appropriate Practice Look Like in a Preschool Classroom?    If you've ever wondered how effective teachers actually do DAP, this is the book for you. Here, you can peek into classrooms to see teachers making intentional decisions in the six key areas of practice that form the six guidelines for DAP in action:   1. Building a community of learners where everyone is welcomed and supported to grow 
2. Facilitating respectful partnerships with families 
3. Observing, assessing, and documenting children's development and learning  
4. Using teaching strategies that enhance learning for each child 
5. Implementing curriculum tied to meaningful learning goals 
6. Demonstrating professionalism 
  You'll discover 

• More about what each guideline means for preschool teaching 
• Chapters that showcase articles from Young Children and Teaching Young Children--plus brand-new content--illustrating excellent teaching strategies related to each guideline 
• Examples you can model, adapt, and implement in your own practice 

Your teaching will be richer and deeper, and children's learning will flourish! 

Author: Iliana Alanís
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: National Association for the Education of You
Published: 04/25/2023
Series: Focus on Dap: Equitable and Joyful Learning
Pages: 176
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781952331107