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This 7 page paper begins with a definition and explanation of what a developmentally program is and what it emphasizes. The writer then reports the developmental stage for a six-year old according to Piaget and Erikson and discusses social learning principles according to Bandura and Vygotsky. A thematic lesson plan for a first-grade class is provided. The lesson plan is followed by an outline of the components that adhere to the developmentally appropriate approach. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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that each child is unique and that each childs experiences should match his or her development abilities" (NCREL, 2004a). Kostelnik (1993) said the essence of developmentally appropriate programs is "Taking
into account everything we know about how children develop and learn, and matching that to the content and strategies planned for them in early childhood programs." Developmentally appropriate programs
emphasize: * Active exploration of the environment (NCREL, 2004a). * Self-directed, hands-on learning activities (NCREL, 2004a). * Balance between individual and group activities (NCREL, 2004a). * Regular and supportive
interaction with teachers and peers (NCREL, 2004a). * Balance between active movement and quiet activities (NCREL, 2004a). In a developmentally appropriate early childhood education classroom, there are many opportunities for
children to explore the environment, manipulate objects themselves and directly interact with other children and the teacher (NCREL, 2004b). Instructional strategies are varied in this classroom in order to meet
the needs of the children (NCREL, 2004b). For example, there would be guided reading, process writing, instruction for skills and knowledge, independent learning activities, cooperative learning, problem solving, teacher-led instruction,
and projects, among other strategies (NCREL, 2004b). Activities are balanced so that there are teacher-guided and student-guided activities (NCREL, 2004b). Learning centers are a way to provide hands-on experiences (NCREL,
2004b). They can be used for self-directed study, small group study, projects, experiments or in many other ways (NCREL, 2004b). An integrated curriculum is another staple of the developmentally appropriate
classroom (NCREL, 2004b). An integrated curriculum connects one subject area to another, thus, providing an experience that is more like life outside of school (NCREL, 2004b). Thematic lessons and units
are one way to integrate the curriculum (NCREL, 2004b). In order to establish a developmentally appropriate program and to design lesson plans, teachers need to have knowledge about "child
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