Introduction
Core Considerations
9 Principles of Child Development
6 Guidelines for Developmentally Appropriate Practice: The Principles in the Daily Context of Our Work
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1. Create a caring, equitable community of learners (6:04)
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Handout: Reflection for 1st guideline
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2. Engage in reciprocal partnerships with families and foster community connections (4:06)
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Handout: Reflection for 2nd guideline
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3. Observe, document, and assess children's development and learning (4:00)
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Handout: Reflection for 3rd guideline
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4. Teach to enhance each child's development and learning (6:23)
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Handout: Reflection for 4th guideline
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5. Plan and implement an engaging curriculum to achieve meaningful goals (4:14)
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Handout: Reflection for 5th guideline
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6. Demonstrate professionalism as an early childhood educator (4:10)
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Handout: Reflection for 6th guideline
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Check for Understanding
Wrap up
