Basics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Carol Copple

Basics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Carol Copple

All early childhood educators need a solid understanding of developmentally appropriate practice. While the basic concepts of DAP aren't difficult or complex, they can be understood wrongly or incompletely--and often are This engaging little book describes the core concepts and makes them meaningful to everyday practice for teachers of infants and toddlers. College instructors, directors, and trainers will find this an invaluable tool for introducing learners to the foundation of the early childhood field.

"Amy Scrinzi and Eva Phillips have immersed themselves in kindergarten best practices for yearsThey now use their expertise and skills to illuminate the mindset, processes, and practices essential to make kindergarten a place where children truly learn and develop in appropriate ways." —Sharon Ritchie, senior scientist, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

"While reading this book I was reminded time and time again of why I LOVE teaching kindergarten! This book supports kindergarten teachers’ efforts to create classroom environments where students develop a love and appreciation for learning, a sense of their competence and ability to make choices, and the sheer joy, wonder, and discovery that come with learning in the early years." — Shakera Walker, senior manager, Teacher Leadership, and former kindergarten teacher, Boston Public Schools

Eva C. Phillips, EdD, is assistant professor at Winston-Salem State University. A former kindergarten teacher, Eva also served as President of the North Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children from 2009–2013.

Amy Scrinzi, EdD, is a Race-to-the-Top Early Learning Challenge Grant Project Lead at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. A former classroom teacher, she has taught preschool through third grade.

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ISBN 13	9781928896739
ISBN 10	1928896731
Title	Basics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Author	Carol Copple
Series	Basics Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	National Association for the Education of Young Children
Year published	2011-09-29
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.