Using DAP in the Program Discussion Topic Directions: Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) is an essential co

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Using DAP in the Program

Discussion Topic

Directions:

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) is an essential component to use when working with young children and their growth and development.

For your initial post, discuss the following:

1. Compare and contrast 'developmentally appropriate' and 'age appropriate in 2-3 sentences.
2. Provide one (1) example for each age group (0-2, 3-5 and school-age) of a developmentally appropriate activity that reflects learning theory from three (3) different theorists on the Educational Learning Theories and Theorists chart and the Lesson Content.

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• For example, playing 'peek-a-boo' with an infant represents Pestalozzi's theory that learning should be spontaneous and occur with self-activity. According to DAP Guideline 1 – Creating a caring community of learners (E.1) interactions and experiences provided by teachers help children feel secure, relaxed, and comfortable, 'peek-a-boo' is developmentally appropriate.

1. Also, explain why is it important for ECE professionals to understand the connection between theory and developmentally appropriate practice.