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Thirumurthy, Vidya; Brown, Janet F. – Childhood Education, 2021
During the summer of 2016, the first author, along with an undergraduate student, observed an early childhood education program for 3- to 6-year-old children at Bright School, Muhanga, Rwanda. For two weeks, they documented the curriculum development, curricular and cultural adaptations of developmentally appropriate practices, social and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Culturally Relevant Education, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development
Cook, Chris M.; Faulkner, Shawn A.; Howell, Penny B. – Middle School Journal, 2016
While "This We Believe" (NMSA, 2010b) certainly advocates for a rigorous, challenging academic environment for middle grades students, it also strongly suggests the education of young adolescents includes three additional "essential attributes" (p. 14). A middle school education should be developmentally responsive, empowering,…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Middle School Students, Equal Education, Educational Practices
Brittany Daley – ProQuest LLC, 2020
This mixed methods study examined the language development support provided to English Language Learners in the Math classroom. The research questions explored the knowledge and motivation of Math teachers and the organizational influences at the school that impacted the teachers' ability to demonstrate competency in supporting language…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Mathematics Instruction, Metacognition, Educational Benefits
Ellerbrock, Cheryl R.; Abbas, Bridget; DiCicco, Michael – Journal of Research in Education, 2014
In this year-long qualitative multi-site case study, researchers identified how eighth and ninth-grade teacher practices may support students' basic and developmental needs across the middle-to-high-school transition. Data were collected throughout 2009, including individual interviews, focus group interviews, observations, and artifact data of 23…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Practices, Qualitative Research, Middle School Students

Lake, Vickie E.; Pappamihiel, N. Eleni – Childhood Education, 2003
This article synthesizes key principles that teachers should utilize to support English language learners in mainstream early childhood classrooms. Principles include treating children fairly, which entails treating children differently; providing an appropriate language environment; providing adequate English instruction to allow basic…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Educational Practices

Neelly, Linda P. – Young Children, 2002
Suggests developmentally appropriate ways early childhood teachers can help young children express, interpret, and understand their experiences through song. Discusses the importance of singing for gaining music and literacy skills and encouraging self-expression and creativity. Includes tips related to posture, breathing, vocal exploration, vocal…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Educational Practices

Smith, Kenneth E. – Young Children, 1990
Explains that Hunter's Instructional Theory Into Practice/Teacher Assessment Model and developmentally appropriate practices are mutually incompatible alternatives to good early childhood education practices. (BB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education

Vartuli, Sue – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1999
Explored beliefs and practices of Head Start, kindergarten, first-, second-, and third-grade teachers. Found that belief measures were moderately correlated and observed practices supported what teachers reported as their beliefs and practices. Beliefs were significantly more appropriate than practice at every grade level. As grade level…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Comparative Analysis, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Hendy, Lesley; Toon, Lucy – 2001
Written for the wide range of practitioners working with young children, this book offers guidance on both the theory and the practical management of drama in the early years. The book emphasizes the relationship between pretend play and the cognitive and affective development of young children, and highlights children's need to experience quality…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education, Educational Practices

Lawhon, Tommie; Cobb, Jeanne B. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2002
Advocates the use of literacy routines within the caregiving or learning environment to promote emergent literacy. Presents suggestions for literacy routines for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to build competencies that serve as the groundwork for reading, writing, speaking, viewing, and listening. Suggests that teachers, parents, and other…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Classroom Techniques, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Hyun, Eunsook – 2002
Although early childhood education (ECE) teachers frequently use the concept of the "teachable moment" (TM) when they reflect upon their teaching experiences, there is a lack of discussion in the professional literature regarding what a TM is or how teachers construct the notion of TM-oriented curriculum practice through their…
Descriptors: College Students, Culturally Relevant Education, Definitions, Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Ambery, Mary Elizabeth – Young Children, 1995
Discusses the issues of best practice, guidance of young children, teacher supervision, power, and rewards in the context of developmentally appropriate practice. Examines a true story about a conflict-laden school situation as an opportunity to explore the dynamics of perspective taking, roles and relationships, turbulent and uncertain…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Discipline Problems, Educational Practices
Rathbun, Amy H.; Walston, Jill T.; Hausken, Elvira Germino – 2000
This longitudinal study examined the extent to which developmentally appropriate practices of teaching and evaluation are accepted and implemented in primary schools and the relationship of teacher educational background and experience with the use of these practices. Data were obtained from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study kindergarten…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Comparative Analysis, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Practices

National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education. – 1992
A series of eight videoconferences was designed to help educational professionals improve schools by applying knowledge gained from research. During the videoconference programs, which are transmitted by satellite to facilities with receiving capacity, viewers can interact by telephone with the program presenters. Each program covers a specific…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Needs, Curriculum Evaluation, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Mattke, Thomas L. – 1990
Based in the belief that many preschool programs have an orientation toward a developmental philosophy yet are not developmentally appropriate in program practices, this discussion contrasts developmentally and psychometrically oriented approaches, reviews literature on program design and children's needs, and provides guidelines in the areas of…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Comparative Analysis, Definitions, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
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