NAEYC, DAP, Goals and Objectives Planning lessons NAEYC, DAP, Goals and Objectives

NAEYC National Association for the Education of Young Children Refers to period from birth to eight Their belief: know the child, know where he is developmentally, know his talents and interests Teachers be aware of: basic needs of play and rest, focusing on children’s development in all areas (physical, intellectual, emotional, social), cultural differences, and supporting parents and families.

DAP The basis of NAEYC is to teach children using DAP guidelines. Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) 1. Age-appropriate 2. Individually appropriate 3. Hands on 4. Uses all senses 5. No winners or losers 6. Children explore and predict through hands-on props and activities.

Identify which DAP guidelines the following meet Complete the socrative quiz http://m.socrative.com/lecturer/#quizzes ( DAP NAEYC review)

When planning a lesson think about… Is the information worth knowing? Is it developmentally appropriate?

Important theories… Behaviorist- give reinforcements Maturationist- child can’t learn until he is old enough. Constructivist- children learn through interacting with the environment

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