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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"developmentally appropriate practices"”.
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PERCEPTIONS OF SCHOOL READINESS, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES, AND THE ROLE OF PROFESSIONALISM
… Additionally, research shows that utilizing developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) produces positive short and long term results for students; indicating the effectiveness and necessity for DAP in the classroom. The study sought to inform teachers via presentation on the subjects of …
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The Relationship Between National Board Certification and Teachers' Perceived Use of Developmentally Appropriate Practices
… and the dependent variable, perceived use of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP). A self-developed survey, the Early-childhood Teacher Inventory of Practices (E-TIP), was emailed to participants to collect data comparing differences in perceived use of DAP among early childhood …
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Sustaining Child Outcomes from the Early Childhood Initiative Project: Evaluation of School Age Developmentally Appropriate Practices
… time. Research has clearly shown the benefits of developmentally appropriate, high quality early childhood intervention. However, limited research has been conducted on the influence of developmentally appropriate practices on child outcomes during the early elementary school years. The purpose of …
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The Relationship Between Teacher Certification and the Use of Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Kindergarten Classrooms in Northeast Tennessee.
… grades one through eight) and the use of developmentally appropriate practices in kindergarten classrooms in northeast Tennessee.</p><p>The approach to the study was quantitative. Data were collected from teacher and classroom observations using the Early Childhood Rating Scale-Revised. …
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An Examination of Principals' Leadership and Its Impact on Early Elementary Grades
… examined principals’ expectations of teaching practices and children’s learning for early elementary grade levels (K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd). Specifically, this study investigated principals’ understanding of developmentally appropriate practices regarding instructional methods, curriculum content, …
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A Historical Study of the Kindergarten and First Grade Programs at the Minot State University Laboratory School (1969 - 1990): A School Ahead of its Time
… being done at the school and what was considered developmentally appropriate practice as described by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This second purpose of the study compares and contrasts the components the NAEYC position statement with major elements of the …
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Thai Teachers' Beliefs about Learner-Centered Education: Implications for Success For Life Thailand
… program blended with the theories of the developmentally appropriate practices and child-centered philosophies, has been implemented in Thailand for over 8 years. The purposes of the present study were to: (a) describe the current statuses of the Thai early childhood educators' …
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The Associations of Student Achievement and Classroom Practices among Third Grade Teachers in Upper East Tennessee.
… between student achievement scores and classroom practices used among third-grade teachers in Upper East Tennessee. The variables included classroom environment, instructional context, and social context, employing developmentally appropriate practices (DAP). Teacher characteristics, including …
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The Curricular Practices of Early Childhood Teachers Working in Public Sschool Primary Grades.
<p>Little is known about the curricular practices or thinking of early childhood teachers attempting to use developmentally appropriate practices in public school primary grades. The purpose of this study was to investigate four primary grade teachers' thoughts and classroom practices, through …
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Decline of play-based learning : Identifying external factors
… teacher candidates to implement play-based practices. Play-based learning was defined as learning through hands-on experiences, collaboration, and exploration that is freely chosen. The participants included five-year old kindergarten teachers, principals, and higher education instructors. …
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Beliefs about developmentally appropriate practice of adult learners enrolled in child development associate courses
… CDA preparation courses affected beliefs about developmentally appropriate practice. Pre and post online TBS surveys were completed by 299 CDA candidates from campuses across the state enrolled in the three courses, each with the same syllabus and objectives. Analysis of the demographic …
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Principals' Preferences for Developmentally Appropriate and Traditional Practices in Georgia's Prekindergarten Program
… perceptions of their principal's preference for developmentally appropriate or traditional teaching practices in Georgia's Prekindergarten Program. The research design was quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative data was collected through surveys administered to Georgia public school …
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Creating Caring Qualified Early Childhood Teachers: An Exploration of the Relationship Between Teacher Efficacy and Learner-Centeredness Among Early Childhood Professionals in Arkansas
… of beliefs about learner-centered beliefs/developmentally appropriate practices and teacher efficacy. Participants were 175 teachers working in the state of Arkansas in early childhood programs teaching children birth to 5 years of age. A significant relationship was confirmed between total …
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Middle school teacher perspectives of parental involvement during middle school
Developmentally appropriate practices of parental involvement during the middle school years are positively related to emotional well-being and academic achievement outcomes in middle school students (Boonk et al., 2018). Unfortunately, the declining rate of parental involvement during middle …
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Preservice Teachers' Analysis of Appropriate Teaching Practices in Physical Education: A Qualitative Comparison of Two Programs
… from two universities identified and described appropriate and inappropriate teaching practices and suggest appropriate changes. The investigation was also designed to provide teacher educators with insights into how to better prepare prospective teachers for their first teaching experience. …
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Effective Middle School Teachers : Becoming "Real"
… and beliefs which impact their choice to use developmentally responsive classroom practices. There is general agreement in the literature concerning characteristics of effective middle school teachers, but little has been done to understand what influences these teachers to teach the way they …
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Developing Play-Based Learning Experiences with Integrated Technology: Research-Informed Approaches for Face-to-Face and Blended Early Childhood Classrooms
… instructional design, professional development, developmentally appropriate practices, and assessment frameworks that maintain the centrality of play while leveraging technology to enhance rather than replace hands-on, relational, and exploratory learning. The study highlights both the promise …
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An Evolving Change in Public Schools: An Assessment of Teachers' and Administrators' Perceptions and Classroom Changes concerning High-Stakes Testing.
… 3 Southwest Virginia school systems to find best practices for instructional application in classrooms. This qualitative study was comprised of indepth interviews and observations with elementary school teachers and administrators. High-stakes testing has impacted the nation in myriad ways. The …
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A meta-analysis of the effect of the physical education learning environment on student outcomes
… Education (now SHAPE America), published the Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Children document in an effort to help practitioners better understand qualities of an effective physical education program. However, little is known about the effect that the appropriate practices in the …
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Relationships between Primary Teacher Beliefs and Practice in the Primary Classrooms of a Small Urban School in East Tennessee.
… between primary teacher beliefs, traditional or developmentally appropriate; and primary teacher practice, traditional or constructivist. A multi-case study design was employed for this qualitative research study. Eight teachers completed the <em>Primary Teacher Questionnaire (PTQ)</em> to …