ELES 3100. Developmentally Appropriate Practices. 3 Hours.

Prerequisite: EDUC 2999. An introduction to developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) including considerations for age appropriateness, individual appropriateness, and relevance of teaching strategies and environments to the social and cultural contexts of the children's lives. The focus of the course in on responsive classroom practices that support children in reaching challenging and achievable goals.