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Direct linkCade, June; Wardle, Francis; Otter, Jan – Cogent Education, 2022
A developmentally appropriate learning environment provides learning experiences that support whole child development as young children are provided with opportunities to engage in meaningful experiences that promote inquiry, exploration, problem solving, and discovery. The intent of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is shifting the K-12…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Beliefs, Teacher Attitudes
Peer reviewedWardle, Francis – Young Children, 1999
Discusses the author's personal background as it affects her views on early childhood education. Describes her 12 beliefs in praise of developmentally appropriate practice. Beliefs include: (1) the theoretical foundation of developmentally appropriate practice is valid; (2) developmentally appropriate practice encourages academic rigor; and (3)…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Educational Philosophy, Educational Practices
