developmentally appropriate practices
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Developmentally appropriate practices. Teacher Qualities. Active Learning - actively involved and engaged in the learning by doing, seeing, and thinking. . Passive Learning - sitting and listening without interaction. Forms of Education. ADULT DIRECTED - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES
Teacher Qualities
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Active Learning - actively involved and engaged in the learning by doing, seeing, and thinking.
Passive Learning - sitting and listening without interaction.
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Forms of Education ADULT DIRECTED
Teacher decides what to do and how to do it. Pre-cut, pre-drawn, instructions on how to assemble it. File folder games
Children exposed to Adult Directed Learning: Learn to be non-risk takers Learn to be non-thinkers Learn that they are incapable and dumb
ADULT INITIATED Child has creativity, but adult initiates the idea of making
something and chooses the supplies that will be used to make it. paper, cotton, glue.. Now use these to make…
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CHILD DIRECTED, CHILD INITITATED, and
TEACHER SUPPORTED Child decides what to do, the
idea, and the material to use. Adult follows the child's lead. Silent Observe Understand Listen
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DIP Lesson vs. DAP LessonDEFINE (DAP) DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICE
Nobody learns
anything sitting on
their bottoms!
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APPLE DAY
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Why DAP Works Tell me….
I forget
Show me….I remember
Involve me and let me experience it….I understand
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ACTIVE DAP CHILD INITIATED LEARNING by doing
Hands on experiences
when using their senses Seeing, touching, hearing, smelling, tasting
through trial and error Actively explore and experiment
when all areas of development are nurtured Physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and moral
through positive reinforcement Praise, encouragement, and recognition
acquiring and experimenting new behaviors through imitation and role modeling.
Positive Words and actions to learn and imitate
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Learning is a walk of discovery, not a race to the finish line.
A child experience instead of a follow
the teacher experience
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ANIMAL SCHOOL
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“We have enough color by number people. We need more
kids playing, experimenting, and running around.”
“Where does it say that our age is too old to play? Nobody does enough “baby stuff” anymore. It
all begins with PLAY!!!”• Bev Boss
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Developmentally Appropriate is also: Age appropriate
Predictable sequence of stages used as a guideline
Individual appropriate Each child is unique in personality, learning styles,
and family background Children are evaluated according to their individual
differences. Based on observation and evaluation of
each child.
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Multi cultural and Non- sexist activities, materials, and equipment.
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Uninhibited active exploration with investigation full of language. Instead of quietly listening children should be expected
to actively participate. If the children are not questioning, commenting, or
interrupting, (appropriately) something is wrong.
High quality learning is often noisy with laughter, questions, and talking.
Seed plant
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ConcreteHands on, touch, manipulate, 5 sensesLearning by doing
RelevantThe child’s Interests
RealThe child’s world
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Developmentally Appropriate is: New Challenges or mysteries to solve
on their own. Promotes curiosity Promotes autonomy (independence)
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NOT TIME SCHEDULED Time to explore as long as the child wants. Free choice in which the child can move freely
between activities. centers
Balance of passive / rest time and active movement throughout the day.
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TEACHING GROUPS2nd ROTATION
Toddler – ART single lesson Infant – MUSIC single
lesson
3rd ROTATION Preschool – Entire
lesson
Rough Draft is Due:______________________
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DAP Learning Centers• Areas should relate to the theme of the week.• Do not include every type of learning center every week
• By rotating the centers you will keep the children’s interest and excitement for learning.
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Art• Promotes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive
growth in children.
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Pre-Math• Should be hands-on, filled with play, and exploration.
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Language - Pre-Reading/Literacy• Allows for a more quiet, calm area in the child care center.
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Science and Discovery• Provides a way for children to learn about their natural
interests and excitement about the world around them.
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Sensory
• Helps children use their senses.
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Music and Movement• Provides opportunities to explore sound, rhythm, beat and
tone.
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Dramatic Play and Free Play
• Children love to pretend and play make-believe.
• This fantasy play provides opportunities for growth and development and encourages experimentation and discovery.
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Blocks and Building• One of the most important materials in a child care center.
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Fine Motor and Manipulatives• Using the small muscles to complete a task..
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Large Motor and Outside Play• Usually playground equipment but can use inexpensive
items also.
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Food and Nutrition Experiences• Involves preparing foods, setting the table, eating snacks
and meals, and cleaning up.• Provide skills that prepare children for an independent
lifetime.