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Download full textKostelnik, Marjorie J. – 1993
This digest debunks myths about developmentally appropriate programs (DAPs) and discusses essential characteristics of developmentally appropriate practices. Common myths or erroneous assumptions about DAPs assume that: (1) there is only one right way to implement a DAP; (2) DAPs are unstructured, and practitioners offer minimal guidance to the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Development, Cultural Differences, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
New, Rebecca S. – 1993
An internationally acclaimed program that challenges American notions of appropriate early education is the municipal early childhood program in Reggio Emilia, Italy. The town's liberal financial support of child care and citizen membership in school committees indicate strong community support. Parents are involved in school policy discussions,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Community Support, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Environment
