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Van Horn, M. Lee; Karlin, Emilie; Ramey, Sharon – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2012
The guidelines published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children on the use of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) have, over the last two decades, had an important influence on young children's educational experiences. The efficacy of these guidelines for changing children's outcomes has been examined by only a…
Descriptors: Grades (Scholastic), Young Children, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Guidelines
Lipsey, Mark W.; Farran, Dale C.; Hurley, Sean M.; Hofer, Kerry G.; Bilbrey, Carol – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2009
This research investigated the effects of two contrasting pre-k curricula, relative to practice as usual, on subsequent academic achievement. One curriculum had a strong literacy focus, the other was a less didactic "developmentally appropriate" curriculum that allowed children to have more influence on classroom activities. The purpose…
Descriptors: Class Activities, School Readiness, Learning Activities, Economically Disadvantaged