Rasmussen University discussion NAEYC’s Three Core Considerations of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Directions

First, review the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) three Core Considerations to Inform Decision Making.

Initial Post

In your initial post, address the following prompts:

• In your own words, summarize NAEYC’s three Core Considerations of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP).
• What is one part of the Core Considerations that resonates with you the most? Why is that so? Share a personal experience or potential example which supports your choice.
• What is one part of the Core Considerations that you find the most challenging? Why is that so? Share a personal experience or a potential example that supports your thinking.

Reply Post

In your reply post, write a reflection on another student’s initial post and address the following prompt:

• Share an example from your personal experience or prior education that validates examples described in students’ initial posts. How is your perspective the same or different than your peers?