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Nurturing Early Learning Through Developmentally Appropriate Practice | Teaching Channel

Nurturing Early Learning Through Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Early Childhood
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Young children learn best when their unique strengths, identities, and developmental needs are at the center of every learning experience. In this course, participants will explore how child development serves as the foundation for developmentally appropriate practice as they create inclusive learning environments, build meaningful partnerships with families, use authentic assessment to guide instruction, and design engaging, place-based learning experiences for PreK–1st grade learners. By the end of the course, educators will be better prepared to nurture belonging, design equitable and joyful learning experiences, connect learning to children's communities, and strengthen their professional practice. 

This course is organized into 10 modules. You may submit each module and continue working on the course without waiting for evaluator feedback. Reference the provided rubrics to guide your work and ensure you're meeting expectations.

 

This course is available for pre-registration! Use code PRESALE75 to save $75 through September 15th. You will gain access to your Canvas course on September 16th.

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"Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Equitable and Joyful Learning in Preschool"
by Iliana Alanís & Toni Sturdivant
A hard copy textbook is included in the course price. It will be sent via postal mail upon course registration. Non-Credit registrants must use the ISBN provided to acquire a copy of the text.
ISBN : 978-1-952331-10-7
 
  • American College of Education
  • Teaching Channel

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