The DAP Debate: Are we Throwing the Baby out with the Bath Water?

2001 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maree Aldwinckle
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate Practice ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Australian Context ◽  
Bath Water

Responses to the standardised guidelines for developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), as developed by Bredekamp in America, have sparked a debate about the usefulness of DAP as an approach to early childhood education. Australian commentators have joined this debate and are beginning to question the application of DAP in the Australian context. This article attempts to put the DAP debate into perspective by comparing aspects of the American and the Australian perspectives. Understandings of child development as a key determinant of early childhood practice are examined. Problems with detailing and articulating the evolving knowledge base from which early childhood educational practice is drawn are acknowledged. Further, the usefulness of following American trends that may not be applicable to the Australian scene is questioned.

iPods, Internet and Apps, Oh My

2013 ◽  
pp. 1650-1668
Author(s):  
Sally Blake ◽  
Denise L. Winsor ◽  
Candice Burkett ◽  
Lee Allen
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate Practice ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Design And Technology ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Beliefs About Technology ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

This chapter explores perceptions about technology and young children and includes results of a survey answered by Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) and Early Childhood Education (ECE) professionals in relation to age appropriate technology for young children. Integration of technology into early childhood programs has two major obstacles: (a) teachers’ attitudes towards and beliefs about technology and (b) perceptions of what is developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) in their classrooms. The issue of what constitutes developmentally appropriate practice for young children in relation to technology in early childhood education classrooms is one that may influence technology use in educational environments. The framework for this chapter explores perceptions of early childhood and instructional technology practitioners and their views of what is and is not appropriate technology for young children.

iPods, Internet and Apps, Oh My

2011 ◽  
pp. 76-95
Author(s):  
Sally Blake ◽  
Denise L. Winsor ◽  
Candice Burkett ◽  
Lee Allen
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate Practice ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Design And Technology ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Beliefs About Technology ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

This chapter explores perceptions about technology and young children and includes results of a survey answered by Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) and Early Childhood Education (ECE) professionals in relation to age appropriate technology for young children. Integration of technology into early childhood programs has two major obstacles: (a) teachers’ attitudes towards and beliefs about technology and (b) perceptions of what is developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) in their classrooms. The issue of what constitutes developmentally appropriate practice for young children in relation to technology in early childhood education classrooms is one that may influence technology use in educational environments. The framework for this chapter explores perceptions of early childhood and instructional technology practitioners and their views of what is and is not appropriate technology for young children.

scholarly journals Management and Evaluation Program PAUD University

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Dina Novrieta ◽  
Listini Listini
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate Practice ◽  
Evaluation Program ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Academic Activities

Abstract: Early childhood education is a development interface, the development of children combines the innate potential (genetic) and potential environmental influences.Thus, social skills in management practice is necessary.This can be understood because the ability to socialize and communicate with others is very decisive in achieving organizational goals.This can be understood because the ability to socialize and communicate with others is very decisive in achieving organizational goals.Implementation of early childhood that is more pressing on academic activities (reading, writing, and arithmetic) and memorization that is less meaningful for children, should be directed to learning that is centered on the interests of children by applying learning in accordance with the developmental (Developmentally Appropriate Practice) DAP. Abstrak: Pendidikan anak usia dini adalah pengembangan antarmuka, perkembangan anak yang menggabungkan potensi bawaan (genetik) dan pengaruh lingkungan potensial. Jadi, keterampilan sosial dalam praktik manajemen diperlukan. Hal ini dapat dipahami karena kemampuan bersosialisasi dan berkomunikasi dengan orang lain sangat menentukan. dalam mencapai tujuan organisasi. Hal ini dapat dipahami karena kemampuan bersosialisasi dan berkomunikasi dengan orang lain sangat menentukan dalam mencapai tujuan organisasi. Penerapan pendidikan anak usia dini yang lebih menekankan pada kegiatan akademik (membaca, menulis, dan berhitung) dan menghafal yang kurang bermakna bagi anak-anak, harus diarahkan untuk pembelajaran yang berpusat pada minat anak-anak dengan menerapkan pembelajaran sesuai dengan DAP perkembangan (Praktik Tepat Guna Pembangunan).

New Directions: Charting the Paths for the Role of Sociocultural Theory in Early Childhood Education and Curriculum

2003 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzy Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Sociocultural Theory ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate Practice ◽  
Social Constructivist ◽  
Early Childhood Curriculum ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
New Directions

This article identifies the growing role of sociocultural theory as an informant to the early childhood curriculum. Beginning with a brief description of the more traditional Piagetian interpretation regarding development and its use in early childhood education and curricula such as DAP (Developmentally Appropriate Practice), the article identifies key theoretical arguments made against this view on the basis of ontological, methodological and/or epistemological precepts. The growing literature regarding the use of curriculum approaches to early childhood education based on the sociocultural explanations for development proposed by Vygotsky and Rogoff are identified. The article argues that the manner in which sociocultural theory is being utilised in early childhood education may be considered in terms of three main ‘pathways’, including the transformative, assimilated positivist and social-constructivist paths.

EFFECTS OF PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES and PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: A RESEARCH REVIEW

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (26) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pushpita Rajawat
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Relative Effectiveness ◽  
National Level ◽  
The Other ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Research Review ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Pedagogical Approaches

The relative effectiveness of different pedagogical approaches and pedagogies in early childhood has raised substantial debate. While the other are associated with the acquisition of basic skills and knowledge and some of them are associated with socio-emotional development and problem-solving abilities. In general, research revealed both positive and negative effects of pedagogical approaches, without favouring specific pedagogical approaches over mainstream ones. However, it is important to note that research evidence and studies considering the same approaches in the same context are very limited. On the other hand, specific pedagogical practices are found to enhance child development, including high-quality interactions involving sustained-shared thinking methods, play-based learning, scaffolding, as well as a combination of staff- and child initiated activities. Research impacts pedagogy and pedagogical practices in the sense that research findings can inform policy makers and practitioners on best practices and what works best in enhancing staff performance, process quality and child development. Research on pedagogy and practices is usually not conducted at the national level, but focuses on particular programmes. So, research review has been used as a guide or manual to provide pedagogical guidance for Early Childhood Education (ECE) staff not only in India but also worldwide. The main focus of the study is that how of the best pedagogical practices and approaches across the country can be useful and implemented in early childhood education

scholarly journals The Importance of Developing Narrative Capacity

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Jennifer Lehmann
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Developmental Psychology ◽  
Associate Professor ◽  
Childhood Studies ◽  
New Members ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
And Gender

Welcome to our first Issue of Children Australia for 2018. We hope you have had a wonderful Christmas and entered the New Year with energy and enthusiasm for the challenges ahead. We also welcome back many of our Editorial Consultants and especially want to make our new members of the team feel engaged in the journal's activities for 2018. One of our new Editorial Consultants is Shraddha Kapoor who is Associate Professor at Department of Human Development and Childhood Studies, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. Dr Neerja Sharma, now retired, who has supported Children Australia for some years, was Shraddha's Professor before becoming her colleague and now a dear friend. Shraddha herself has been teaching in the department for last 27 years in the subjects of developmental psychology, child development, wellbeing, family and gender. Her particular interests are childcare, early childhood education and gender.

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