Basics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice: An Introduction for Teachers of Children 3 to 7

by Sue Bredekamp and Carol Copple

Book Overview

All early childhood educators need a solid understanding of developmentally appropriate practice.

While the basic concepts of DAP aren't difficult or complex, 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 preschool teachers. College instructors, directors, and trainers will find this an invaluable tool for introducing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 192889626X
• ISBN13: 9781928896265
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: National Association for the Education of You
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.4"

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Developmentally Appropriate Practice: The Microwave Version

Bredekamp & Copple, the renowned experts on DAP, offer this abbreviated version of their landmark DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS SERVING CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH EIGHT. By breaking down their philosophy into about 68 pages, the authors allow teachers to absorb the very core of how to ensure that their classrooms meet the developmental needs of their children, not an approximation. Wonderful!