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Peer reviewedZeman, Mary – NAMTA Journal, 1996
Defines "normalized school" and claims that faith in the child and courage to see the truth provide a firm foundation for any Montessori school community. Claims that in order for normalization to truly occur, adults in the community must be as concerned with the value and vitality of their own growth as they are for those of their…
Descriptors: Developmental Psychology, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Philosophy, Individual Development
Peer reviewedMcLeod, Nancy S.; Wright, Cheryl – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1996
Proposes using a developmentally appropriate practice framework to determine if a sexual abuse prevention program takes into consideration the unique learning abilities of preschool children. Reviews definition of and statistics related to sexual abuse. Compares appropriate and inappropriate teaching practices in child sexual abuse prevention…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Abuse, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Individual Development
Peer reviewedMitchell, Anne L. – Young Children, 1993
Advocates the implementation of the same developmentally appropriate principles and practices that govern good preschool programs in elementary school programs as well. These practices involve understanding children and their levels of development, working with the whole child, fostering integrated learning, and encouraging parent participation.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Change, Educational Practices
Peer reviewedKantrowitz, Barbara; Wingert, Pat – Young Children, 1989
Reprints an April 17, 1989 NEWSWEEK cover story, "How Kids Learn," which maintains that young children learn best in developmentally appropriate programs that promote cognitive, social, and language development; physical activities; feelings of competence and self-esteem; individual rates of growth; parent involvement; and teacher…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Competence, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
