Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Also known as: developmentally appropriate practices

An instructional and caregiving framework grounded in child development research that tailors teaching methods, materials, and learning environments to children's age stages, individual capabilities, and sociocultural contexts.
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An instructional and caregiving framework grounded in child development research that tailors teaching methods, materials, and learning environments to children's age stages, individual capabilities, and sociocultural contexts.
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