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Revised Edition. A tool for early childhood professionals, this book describes developmentally appropriate practices for adults providing care and education services to young children. Part 1 of the guide presents the position statement of the National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC on developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs. This newest edition provides a wealth of information for both new and experienced teachers. Yet again, NAEYC has struck the perfect balance between what practitioners in the field need and what researchers and administrators will use to apply developmentally appropriate practice.
The timeliness of the updates toward equity allows us all to deliver on the sacred promise to make early childhood matter most. The authors of this book wisely remind us of three foundational pillars: Children have universal needs, even as each child yearns be seen and heard; teaching practices are fruitful when planted in relationships; and we learn and grow best in a reciprocal partnership among educators, families, and communities. This must be the goal of all early childhood education programs, but it requires unwavering support from funders, policymakers, administrators, teaching practitioners, and the private sector.
I really appreciate the organization and layout of the book, with learning objectives and thought questions at the beginning of each chapter and opportunities to reflect at the end. I am looking forward to using this book in the classes I teach. Schools are complex organizations and young children are complex human beings. Ensuring that organizations are designed for the children they serve is at the heart of developmentally appropriate practice.
All administrators should read this book and consider the appropriateness and effectiveness of their approach. Bowman, Irving B.
Intentionality —this is the word that best describes the focus of the latest edition of this foundational text. Skip to main content. About the Book Developmentally appropriate practice is the foundation on which quality early learning is built.
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