Title: Identify developmentally appropriate practices that support and maximize development and learning for all children.
Course: Introduction to Early Childhood Education (19153-36) > Section: Exploring Early Childhood Education Careers

Identification may include practices that are responsive to the unique abilities, temperaments, and learning styles of young children.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are developmentally appropriate practices?
- What are the goals of developmentally appropriate practices?
- How do developmentally appropriate practices differ from age-appropriate practices? Why should one look at both?
- How do various curriculum models, such as Montessori and High Scope, differ in their goals of development and learning in children?
- How are developmentally appropriate practices different for children with special needs?

Communication

- How can developmentally appropriate practices be applied based on an understanding of children's developmental needs?
- What are the consequences of using or not using developmentally appropriate practices for children, families, and communities?

Leadership

- What skills are needed to make decisions about using developmentally appropriate practices?
- What should be done to ensure that professionals are knowledgeable about current developmentally appropriate practices?

Management

- How can developmentally appropriate practices be used as a management tool?
- How can developmentally appropriate practices incorporate a child’s learning style and early experiences?
- What are the potential consequences of not using developmentally appropriate practices to manage instruction of young learners?
- How can the arrangement of the classroom be used as a management tool?