DAP and NAEYC’s Standards

DAP and NAEYC’s Standards       

To prepare for this discussion, read the information in Chapter 2 on developmentally appropriate practices (DAP). Now watch the video to compare and contrast DAP practices utilized by the teacher on that classroom with those used by your Cooperating Teacher. If you are doing the alternate Virtual Video Observations and Reflections option in lieu of the field hours, instead describe two DAP practices from the video.

 

In response to your peers, discuss the practices you both observed and describe what makes them DAP.

 

 

 

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Unit 2 Discussion

 

Inclusion and the Whole Child   

 

To prepare for this discussion about cultural milestones that are related to children’s development and their awareness of attitudes about race and culture, review the age-level charts “Word Pictures” in chapter 3. In your initial response:

 

Explain how the concepts portrayed by Word Pictures can be used to help a teacher become more culturally sensitive.

 

Describe how Word Pictures can be used to help teachers plan culturally appropriate experiences for young children that respect their differences in perceiving and understanding the world.

 

If you have not had the opportunity to observe this, describe an experience that could be prepared for children at your site. In your peer response, discuss your shared examples and suggest how these experiences might be enhanced or modified for different age levels.

 

 

 

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Unit 3 Discussion

 

An ECE Teacher’s Responsibilities and Development       

 

Describe examples of how Samantha Brade integrates the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct into her practice. Then describe two ways that you could integrate the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct in your day-to-day interactions in a classroom. If you are doing your filed hours at a site, describe an instance where teachers at your site used the code to guide their behavior or instances where you think they should have done so and why.

 

In your response to a peer, compare your site examples and discuss how each demonstrates the value and effectiveness of using the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct to guide teacher practice.

 

 

 

 

 

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Unit 4 Discussion

 

Communicating with Families    

 

Consider the importance of building strong home-school relationships. Watch the video and then describe the methods that preschool teacher Mona Sanon uses to communicate with families and learn important information about her students and their families. Compare what you saw in the video to what you have observed in your practicum classroom regarding the challenges of communications, the methods of communication, and the importance of communication. Discuss with your classmate the various family units you have observed at your practicum site and share methods that you could communicate with sensitivity to build trusting and respectful relationships.

 

f you are   doing the alternate Virtual Video Observations and Reflections option in lieu of the field hours, instead discuss any insights you might have based on your experience or anything you might have read on the topic.

 

 

 

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Unit 5 Discussion

 

Setting Limits    

 

Teachers need to set boundaries so children know what behavior will be acceptable.  Think about an instance when your Cooperating Teacher enforced a limit and describe the guidance strategy that he or she used to promote social learning and positive interactions. Also, describe the guidance strategies that could be used to reengage the child once the behavior in question has been resolved.

 

f you are   doing the alternate Virtual Video Observations and Reflections option in lieu of the field hours, instead describe a personal experience you may have had with setting limits – or limits that were set on you when you were a child. Could that situation have been handled in a more positive way?

 

With a classmate, discuss appropriate ways to set limits to avoid instances of bullying and discuss guidance strategies to promote social learning/positive interactions.

 

 

 

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Unit 6 Discussion

 

Sharing Your Video         

 

In this discussion, you will make your video available to your classmates, so you all get the benefit of one another’s experiences. Feel free to include written comments. Responses to classmates are optional.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Unit 7 Discussion

 

Classroom Environments             

 

Setting up an early childhood classroom can be an overwhelming task! There are many variables to consider, such as placement of equipment and materials, plans for health and safety, and spaces to encourage social interactions. In this video, you will have the opportunity to look inside an infant and toddler classroom to watch for key features for an effective classroom setup. You will then describe two interesting features that you observed in the video  such as equipment, classroom, or playground.  Why do you think these choices were made, how are they developmentally appropriate (DAP), and how do you think they support the goals of the programs?

 

With a peer, discuss the design differences, similarities, and reasons for the choices you have each described.

 

 

 

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Unit 8 Discussion

 

DAP and Play    

 

Think back to beginning of this course when the concept of developmentally appropriate practice was first introduced and (if you have been at your practicum site) reflect on the DAP practices you have seen there. Now listen to veteran educator Doreen Dublique share how developmentally appropriate practices are vital to developing a robust curriculum. Take note of the factors that teachers consider when planning curriculum and the questions teachers discuss to inform their curricular decisions. Briefly describe three of the environmental factors in the video and point out ways that they support play-based curriculum.

 

With your peer, discuss and share examples of  how curriculum design can encourage learning through play.