Applications of Developmentally

Appropriate Practice to Elementary

School Education

Gabriella Cawley
Sara Hancock
Independent Research
● Infinite range of possible topics
● Explore passions or careers options
● Allows for specificity and specialization
● Increases organizational and time management
skills
● Promotes independence and professionalism
 Knowledge of Childhood
Development

DAP
National Association
Knowledge of for the Education of
Young Children
Knowledge of
Individual Cultural
Appropriateness Importance
 Childhood Development
Physical Development
+
Emotional Development
+
Social Development
+
Cognitive Development
=
Curriculum Design
 Individual Accommodations
Interests
+
Abilities
+
Learning Styles
+
Personalities
=
Individuality
 Cultural Identity
Family
+
Community
+
Values
+
Expectations
=
Lives and Learning
Interview
● Personal Interactions
● Gathering Knowledge
● Interrelation of All Aspects of Development
● Treat Students as Individuals
 Are the three core aspects of
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
being properly implemented in elementary
school classrooms?
Research Methods
● Case Study Research
● Conducting Classroom Observations in Multiple
Grade Levels
● Collaboration with Teachers
● Identify Implementation Methods
● Theorize Ways To Improve
Why?
Questions?
Works Cited
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https://magoosh.com/praxis/should-i-be-elementary-school-teacher/
http://citybirds.club/wooden-letter-blocks/
http://growmyrestorationbusiness.com/year-end-series-4-i-want-more-work-next-year-and-heres-how-ill-get-it/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/67624431877992576/
http://www.borgenmagazine.com/poverty-child-development/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1tL6rFsyAQ
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-state-early-childhood-development-eduardo-mace
http://cdccasper.org/

Information:
https://www.naeyc.org/resources/topics/dap
http://childcareaware.org/providers/making-a-difference/developmentally-appropriate-practice/
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