Full Description
Provides a deeper look
at developmentally appropriate, equitable approaches to teaching preschool.
This book offers an accessible exploration of
educator practice in preschool settings. Each section of the book includes a
range of classroom examples that address key topics and highlight diverse settings
and contributors. Readers peek into classrooms around the country to see how
teachers make intentional decisions to provide equitable learning for each
child, based on their community's specific contexts (those of the children,
families, teachers, school, and wider community). Showcases how educators
support math learning, literacy development, and social and emotional
development in playful, joyful environments based on specific learning goals
and contexts. Provides a model of practices that educators can
adapt and implement in their own classrooms.
Chapters address the six DAP guidelines and
include the following:
● A brief overview of the guideline
● Articles from NAEYC's periodicals and new
content that showcase excellent practice related to the guideline
● Teacher self-reflections on equity and DAP
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: My Journey as a Preschool Teacher: Understanding DAP for Each Child
Chapter 2: Creating a Caring, Equitable Community of Learners
Chapter 3: Engaging in Reciprocal Partnerships with Families
Chapter 4: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing Children's Development and Learning
Chapter 5: Teaching Strategies to Enhance Each Child's Development and Learning
Chapter 6: Planning and Implementing an Engaging Curriculum to Achieve Meaningful Goals
Chapter 7: Demonstrating Professionalism
