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Casey, M. Beth; Lippman, Marjory – Young Children, 1991
Presents strategies to make planning-through-play activities a fun and integral part of the preschool developmental curriculum. Strategies are influenced by a Piagetian approach and an information processing approach that focuses on development of decision making. Specific suggestions are based on a model preschool program in Brookline,…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Demonstration Programs, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Learning Strategies

Jones, Elizabeth – Young Children, 1991
Maintains that many early childhood educators are apt to practice nice thinking rather critical thinking when, in fact, the latter would clear their heads and inform practice. This position is supported by examples of teachers' uses of such terms as "home-school cooperation,""planning," and "curriculum." (BB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Educational Philosophy

Melhuish, Edward C. – International Journal of Early Years Education, 1993
Reviews and critiques past research that investigated the effects of various types of day-care provisions on the development of preschool children. Argues that, in view of the diversity of provisions offered in different countries, simple global generalizations about the effects of out-of-home preschool experiences on later development cannot be…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comparative Education, Day Care, Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Smith, Miriam W.; Dickinson, David K. – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1994
Describes the nature of children's oral language experiences in Head Start and other preschool programs serving low-income families and relates those experiences to broader features of the classrooms' programs. Finds that small class size, teacher education levels, and developmentally appropriate curricula are positively associated with high…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Comparative Analysis, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Attainment

Jipson, Janice – Early Education and Development, 1991
The implications of developmentally and culturally appropriate practice for early childhood education are explored from the context of selections from classroom journals and personal narratives of 30 early childhood educators. The ability of developmentally appropriate practice to respond to cultural diversity is discussed. (LB)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context, Cultural Pluralism
Kneidek, Tony – Northwest Education, 1996
Describes the literacy approach to learning at Cherry Valley Elementary School in Polson, Montana. Strategies include developmentally appropriate practices, child-centered activities, staff leadership teams, individualized reading enrichment, community partnerships, extensive family involvement, and staff development. Sidebar details the…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Community Involvement, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Strategies

Jacobs, Geralyn M. – Journal of Early Education and Family Review, 1999
Argues that developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood education is a good model for effective practice in teacher education programs preparing early childhood teachers. Discusses ways to design classroom learning centers for adult students, describes strategies for tapping into what is known about how adults learn, and presents the…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, College Students, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education

Tell, Carol – Educational Leadership, 2000
In "Failure to Connect" (1998), Jane Healy examined pros and cons of computer use, warning that good teachers, small classes, and challenging curricula trump high-tech products. Computers can impede youngsters' development. Computers enhance learning only if teachers comprehend them, use appropriate applications, and define learning…
Descriptors: Child Development, Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum
McElroy, Camille – Phi Delta Kappan, 2000
To serve early adolescents' needs, a Georgia middle school offers a comprehensive guidance program that includes individual and group counseling, transitional programs, tutoring and mentoring programs to improve academic skills, a conflict- management program to improve discipline, and an incentive program to recognize student accomplishments.…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Adolescents, Guidance Programs, Incentives
Shore, Kenneth – Principal, 2000
Gifted elementary students need exposure to advanced concepts and materials without being segregated from classmates. Educators should avoid labeling students as gifted; assign independent projects, real-world problems, and high-quality literature; promote guided exploration and self-discovery; consider alternative settings; and find suitable…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education

Chang, Ni – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2001
Examines role of teacher observation in children's free play at classroom computers. Considers Piaget's theory of interaction and Vygotsky's theory of zone of proximal development as groundwork for discussing the benefits of teacher observation to a developmentally appropriate classroom, including promoting confidence, selecting software, working…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction
Belka, David – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2004
The traditional approach for teaching physical education in early elementary school has emphasized "fun" activities and many low-organized games. For very young children, ages three through about eight years of age, the curricular time that has been used for low-organized and competitive games can be substituted with more developmentally…
Descriptors: Skill Development, Young Children, Physical Education, Preschool Children
Goin, Robin P.; Nordquist, Vey M.; Twardosz, Sandra – Early Education and Development, 2004
The early childhood years are critical for literacy development, and there is evidence that the home environments of young children with delays or disabilities are not as rich in literacy opportunities as those of their typically developing peers. The purpose of this study was to obtain information about how parents of infants and toddlers with…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Infants, Computer Software, Literacy
Finegan, Colleen; Austin, Nancy Jo – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2002
Is computer usage appropriate for young children? The manner in which the computer is used can benefit the child, have no effect whatsoever, or actually be detrimental to the child's academic and personal growth. Specific conditions can be instituted to assure that young children benefit from their exposure to or interaction with technology. How…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Young Children, Computer Software, Educational Technology
American Public Health Association, Washington, DC. – 1992
The health and safety standards presented in this document represent the consensus of many practitioners about good practice in child care. The standards are intended to guide a wide audience such as caregivers, public health professionals, licensing agencies, departments of education, and parents. Standards directed to facilities appear in…
Descriptors: Certification, Child Caregivers, Child Health, Child Safety