Description

An Essential Resource for Teachers of Infants and Toddlers Edited and compiled just for teachers of infants and toddlers, this resource explains developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) so teachers can apply DAP in their work with infants and toddlers. Chapters include: – What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice? A brief introduction to the main ideas of DAP – To Be an Excellent Teacher Connecting DAP to excellent teaching – Understanding Development of Infants and Toddlers Overview of infants’ and toddlers’ learning and development – Developmentally Appropriate Examples to Consider Examples of key DAP practices, as well as contrasting practices that are less likely to serve children well – FAQs About Developmentally Appropriate Practice Responses to common questions – Young Children Articles Nine articles from Young Children that provide examples of applying developmentally appropriate practice when working with infants and toddlers

Editor: Copple, Carol, Editor: Bredekamp, Sue, Editor: Koralek, Derry

Topic: Education / Teaching
Media: Book
ISBN: 1928896952
Language: English
Pages: 168