DAP or Not Activity With a partner you don’t know… Discuss what you think of as DAP or not

What is new about DAP? Liz Walker Early Childhood Consultant

The Core of DAP 1.Knowledge Must Inform Decision Making 2.Goals Must Be Challenging and Achievable 3.Teaching Must Be Intentional to Be Effective

1. Knowledge Must Inform Decision Making What is known about child development and learning What is known about each child as an individual What is known about the social and cultural contexts in which children live

2. Goals Must Be Challenging and Achievable Meeting a child where they are Knowing the objectives for learning and development for a child in that age range Taking them to the next level- scaffolding

3. Teaching Must Be Intentional to Be Effective Intentionality – Purposeful – Thoughtful – Goal Oriented – High Quality Learning Experiences

5 Key Aspects of the Teacher’s Role 1.Creating a Caring Community of Learners 2.Teaching to Enhance Development and Learning 3.Planning Curriculum to Achieve Important Goals 4.Assessing Children’s Development and Learning 5.Establishing Reciprocal Relationships with Families

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DAP or Not Review During Dinner… Review DAP or Not with your new insight into the NEW DAP with your table groups Explore materials available from the Child Care Connections Resource Library

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