Post on 05-Jan-2016
DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES
DIP Lesson vs. DAP LessonDEFINE (DAP) DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICE
Nobody learns
anything sitting on
their bottoms!
Why DAP Works Tell me….
I forget
Show me….
I remember
Involve me….
I understand
APPLE DAY
Types of Learning ACTIVE vs. PASSIVE LEARNING
ADULT DIRECTED Teacher decides what to do and how to do it.
Pre-cut, pre-drawn, instructions on how to assemble it. File folder games
ADULT INITIATED Child has creativity, but adult initiates the idea of making
something and chooses the supplies to be used. paper, cotton, glue.. Now use these to make…
Children exposed to Adult directed learn to be non-risk takers, non-thinkers, and that they are incapable and dumb.
CHILD DIRECTED, CHILD INITITATED, and
TEACHER SUPPORTED Child decides what to do, the idea, and the material to use. Adult follows the child's lead.
5 ingredients for DAP ACTIVE Child Initiated Learning
Materials…. For each child to use Manipulation…. Of the materials by the child, hands on interaction Choice…. By the child of what to do with the materials Language…. From the child talking about what they are doing, seeing, thinking Support…. From adults and peers.
Silent Observe Understand Listen -As adults we do too much talking and interfering
Learning should be a walk of discovery, not a race to the finish line.
A child experience instead of a follow
the teacher experience
Children learn best ….• by doing
• Hands on experiences
• when using their senses• Seeing, touching, hearing, smelling, tasting
• through trial and error• Actively explore and experiment
• when all areas of development are nurtured• Physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and moral
• through positive reinforcement• Praise, encouragement, and recognition
• when they acquire and experiment with new behaviors through imitation and role modeling.• Positive Words and actions to learn and imitate
ANIMAL SCHOOL
“We have enough color by number people. We need more kids playing experimenting and running around.”
“Where does it say that our age is too old to play? Nobody does enough “baby stuff” anymore. It all begins with PLAY!!!”
• Bev Boss
Developmentally Appropriate is: Age appropriate
Predictable sequence of stages used as a guideline
Individual appropriateEach child is unique in personality, learning
styles, and family backgroundChildren are evaluated according to their
individual differences. Both are based on observation and
evaluation of each child.
Developmentally Appropriate is focus on all 5 areas of development:
Physical EmotionalSocialCognitiveMoral
Multi cultural and Non- sexist in activities, materials, and equipment.
ConcreteHands on, touch, manipulateLearn by do
RelevantInterests
RealThe child’s world
A variety of stimuli, activities, and materials to encourage uninhibited active exploration and investigation.
New Challenges or mysteries to solve on their own.Adults help kids too much.
NOT TIME SCHEDULEDTime to explore as long as
the child wants.Free choice in which the child
can move freely between activities.
centersBalance of passive / rest time
and active movement throughout the day.
DAP Atmosphere is: High quality play is often noisy with laughter,
questions, and talking.
Instead of quietly listening children should be expected to actively participate.
If the children are not questioning, commenting, or interrupting, (appropriately) something is wrong.
Seed plant
QUALITY DAP TEACHERS KNOW THAT:
Children are active not passive learners. Children desire autonomy
(independence) Children are curious. Children are playful. Children are our future.
DAP Learning Centers• Most child care programs are designed with common
activity or interest centers in the room.• Areas should relate to the theme of the week.• Do not include every type of learning center every week• Be wise in your choice of areas, what you put in them,
and how you set them up.• By rotating the centers you will keep the children’s
interest.
Art• Promotes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive
growth in children.
Food and Nutrition Experiences• Involves preparing foods, setting the table, eating snacks
and meals, and cleaning up.• Provide skills that prepare children for an independent
lifetime.
Pre-Math• Should be hands-on, filled with play, and exploration.
Pre-Reading/Literacy• Allows for a more quiet, calm area in the child care center.
Science• Provides a way for children to learn about their natural
interests and excitement about the world around them.
Sensory
• Helps children use their senses.
Music• Provides opportunities to explore sound, rhythm, beat and
tone.
Dramatic Play
• Children love to pretend and play make-believe.
• This fantasy play provides opportunities for growth and development and encourages experimentation and discovery.
Blocks• One of the most important materials in a child care center.
Movement (Gross and Fine)• A natural way for children to express their energy.
Outside Play• Usually playground equipment but can use inexpensive
items also.