Basics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice: An Introduction for Teachers of Infants & Toddlers

Developmentally appropriate practice is so fundamental to the early childhood field that all new educators need a sound grasp from the very start. While DAP’s basic concepts aren’t difficult or arcane, they can be understood wrongly or incompletely—and often are! This engaging little book describes the core concepts and makes them meaningful to everyday practice for teachers of infants and toddlers. College instructors, directors, and trainers will find this an invaluable tool for introducing learners to the foundation of the early childhood field.

Contents:

About This Book
What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice?
The Main Idea
Deciding What Is Developmentally Appropriate
How Young Children Learn and Develop
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
FAQs
A Changing Picture: Children at 0–9 Months, 8–18 Months,and 16–36 Months
References
Resources