Learn more about Developmentally Appropriate Practice through NAEYC's self-paced, interactive, online learning programs. These programs are designed for individual use by teaching staff, family child care providers, and others who work with young children from 0-8 years.
Each program features:
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Interviews with teachers, administrators, researchers and other early childhood experts
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Exclusive classroom footage of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and primary grade children
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Reflective learning activities
Choose from:
Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Intentionality
Discover the power of intentionality - one of the key elements of effectively teaching young children. Participants will:
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Learn to define intentionality in teaching and the importance of intentionality in all facets of the teacher’s role
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Understand how to recognize curriculum based on appropriate assessment and other teaching practices
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Discover a variety of teaching strategies and learning formats in ear ly childhood program
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Receive 5 clocks hours of training
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Earn 0.5 CEUs (additional fee required)
Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Play
Explore the role of DAP in supporting play in the early childhood classroom. Participants will:
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Define the benefits and types of play and describe different ways teachers can value and enable children’s play
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Realize the benefits and characteristics of high-level, mature play
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Examine the importance of play in the development of self-regulation and executive functioning
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Discover a variety of teaching strategies that enhance children’s play
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Receive 3 clock hours of training
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Earn 0.3 CEUs (additional fee required)
Cost per program:
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$48 for NAEYC members
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$60 for Non-members
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CEUs available for an additional $25 per training program
