What has research shown about the effects of a developmentally appropriate practice (dap) classroom?

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The DAP framework is grounded both in the research on child development and learning and in knowledge about educational effectiveness and promotes young children’s optimal learning and development. 

Highlights from the Revised DAP Position Statement

What does research say about developmentally appropriate practice?

From this study, Jambunthan, Burts, and Pierce discovered that developmentally appropriate practices do have a positive impact on a young child's development, as well as self-competence.

What has research shown about the effects of a developmentally appropriate practice classroom quizlet?

Children in DAP classrooms show fewer stress-related behaviors, compared to children in inappropriate classrooms. According to research, children's learning outcomes improved when they experience classrooms characterized by DAP and: research-based teaching strategies.

Why is it important to use developmentally appropriate practice DAP in the classroom?

Why is DAP important for early childhood educators? DAP helps you think about children as individuals and how they make progress and growth in their own time. It helps educators think about matching activities and lessons to a particular child's interest and developmental needs.

What do you see in developmentally appropriate practice DAP learning environment?

NAEYC defines “developmentally appropriate practice” as methods that promote each child's optimal development and learning through a strengths-based, play-based approach to joyful, engaged learning.