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Core Considerations to Inform Decision-Making
Source: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) requires early childhood educators to seek out and gain knowledge and understanding using three core considerations: commonality in children’s development and learning, individuality reflecting each child’s unique characteristics and experiences, and the context in which development and learning occur. This part of the DAP Position statement outlines how the core considerations apply to all aspects of educators’ decision-making in their work to foster each child’s optimal development and learning.
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