Quotes from NAEYC (Susan Bredekamp, Ph. D)
"Children benefit most from teachers who
have the skills, knowledge, and judgment to make good decisions and are given
the opportunity to use them." – NAEYC, Developmentally Appropriate Practice
in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8 (2009)
"We are decision makers. As adults caring for children, it is our responsibility to seek out and intentionally plan the best opportunities for children that support their over-all well being and healthy development. Developmentally appropriate practice, commonly known as DAP, is a comprehensive educational perspective that supports optimal healthy development for every child. Understanding DAP - its meaning and intentional practices - is essential in guiding the decisions we make for young children". ~NAEYC article
"We are decision makers. As adults caring for children, it is our responsibility to seek out and intentionally plan the best opportunities for children that support their over-all well being and healthy development. Developmentally appropriate practice, commonly known as DAP, is a comprehensive educational perspective that supports optimal healthy development for every child. Understanding DAP - its meaning and intentional practices - is essential in guiding the decisions we make for young children". ~NAEYC article
When reading your quote about we are decision makers. It is our responsibility to seek out and intentionally plan the best opportunities for children.... It makes me motivated to advocate for our children. We need to help motivate others to feel the same way!!
ReplyDeleteI love the quote about children benefit from teachers who have skills, knowledge, and judgement to make good decisions, and are given the opportunity to use them. I totally agree with this quote.
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