"Developmentally appropriate
practices are ways of teaching that vary for or adapt to the age and experience
of the individual learner. So fundamentally the definition has not changed.
Instead, it has been expanded to include the fact that not only do you have to
consider children as individuals, but you also have to consider children as
members of groups with their own cultural identities." Susan Bredekamp
"The passion to make sure that all children are taught in
environments and ways that truly nurture their ability to grow and develop to
their fullest ability. "Louise Derman-Sparks
"Working in early childhood is such
a unique opportunity to work with young children." Sandy Escobido
Terrica,
ReplyDeleteI also read a great deal from Dr. Susan Bredekamp this week and I'm very impressed with her passion to help develop professionals and help create developmentally appropriate curriculum practices. I love this quote you put from her - especially the part about needing to consider children as members of groups with their own cultural identities. Children have their own "backstory" and interests, and it is so crucial to allow these experiences to guide us as we plan curriculum for them. What a unique and wonderful opportunity we have to embrace different cultures and experiences! We have so much to learn from THEM too! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing such a powerful quote by Dr. Bredekamp. So much is always talked about developmentally appropriate practices, she has put it so beautifully. Every child needs to be treated as an individual and then a part of the whole group. It is a amalgamation of identifying individual needs and adapting them in group activities.
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