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Bergan, John R. – 1991
The transition to elementary school spans several years in a child's life. For children to progress during this critical period, they must have learning opportunities that are appropriate to their changing developmental levels. Unfortunately, measurement technology that currently dominates assessment practice does not lend itself well to the task…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Observation Techniques, Developmental Programs, Developmental Stages
Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond. – 1989
This paper sets forth a definition and operational description of a developmental program that should be of use as a guide, especially to Virginia's teachers and administrators. Also included in the paper are kindergarten curriculum objectives in the areas of language arts, mathematics, science, art, social studies, family life, health, mental…
Descriptors: Definitions, Developmental Programs, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Objectives
Barbour, Nita H.; Seefeldt, Carol – 1993
Developmental continuity refers to designing early childhood instruction that provides learning experiences based on children's prior knowledge, follows a natural progression across preschool and the early grades, and allows progress at each child's rate and style of learning. There are many ways of providing developmental continuity, but common…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Curriculum Development, Developmental Continuity, Developmental Programs
National Middle School Association, Columbus, OH. – 1995
Following the introduction of the middle school in the 1960s with its advocacy of a 5-8 or 6-8 grade configuration, no comprehensive statement appeared to crystallize the educational beliefs inherent in this emerging educational reform effort. This paper is not just a revision of the 1982 position statement, but a "re-vision" of middle…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Curriculum Development, Developmental Programs