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Young Children
September 1, 2018

Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Adult Learners

By examining the core considerations of DAP through the lens of adult learning theory, we (the article authors) created a framework for supporting early childhood professionals who are continuing their educations.

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Authored by: 
Martha Muñoz, Linda Anderson Welsh, Tina L. Chaseley
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Article
Young Children
May 1, 2018

ممتع ومثرٍ: الدليل إلى الصرامة الأكاديمية الملائمة من الناحية التنموية Engaging and Enriching: The Key to Developmentally Appropriate Academic Rigor

إن الممارسة الصارمة وتلك الملائمة من الناحية التنموية، تعتبران ضروريتين للتعليم بمرحلة الطفولة المبكرة؛ وإذا ما تم القيام بهما على نحو سليم، فإن كل منهما سوف يعزز الآخر

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Authored by: 
Shannon Riley-Ayers, Alexandra Figueras-Daniel
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Young Children
May 1, 2018

Engaging and Enriching: The Key to Developmentally Appropriate Academic Rigor

In this article, we describe the transformation of 17 kindergarten classrooms from didactic experiences for children to rigorous and developmentally appropriate student-centered learning environments.

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Authored by: 
Shannon Riley-Ayers, Alexandra Figueras-Daniel
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Article
Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

Supporting Language: Culturally Rich Dramatic Play

In Mrs. Ramos’s classroom, the children’s conversations about their family activities led them to create a panaderia in the dramatic play center.

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Authored by: 
Irasema Salinas-González, María G. Arreguín, Iliana Alanís
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