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Families Dap 1 09
- 1. Understand DAP MarshaBrubaker, M.Ed
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- 3. Parents concerned aboutchild’s education. Child development knowledge is not part of a common understanding Parents fall back on how they were educated. Often the sit-and- learn school of instruction. Teachers caught between parent pressure for more academics vs. own belief of DAP
- 4. Reciprocal relationships requireMutual respect Cooperation Shared responsibility Negotiation of differences toward shared goals
- 5. What is yourdefinition of DAP? Pair & Share with a person next to you Report Out DAP handout DAP
- 6. meet children wherethey are, as individuals and as a group help each child reach challenging and achievable goals that contribute to his or her ongoing development and learning Quite simply, DAP means teaching young children in ways that
- 7. Using what isknown about child development and age-related human characteristics that is used to drive the learning in the classroom. 2. Using knowledge of individual children- their strengths, interests, and needs to create the environment for successful learning.
- 8. 3.Using knowledge ofthe social and cultural context in which children live to: drive the lesson plans making sure that learning experiences are meaningful, relevant and respectful to the child and family.
- 9. Parents' role inearly childhood education: parenting education parental involvement drives parent expectations Awareness of the increasing numbers of children in quality child care programs Expansion of preschool programs in public schools : children at risk and with disabilities, inclusion
- 10. Activity – TrueConfessions Objective: identify how you feel about your work with families
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- 12. Ship Bicycle Heliumballoon Runaway train
- 13. Pit bull Cockerspaniel Chihuahua Bassett hound
- 14. In a mysterynovel In a storm at sea At a symphony concert At the zoo
- 15. A fish outof water A beaver An ostrich A butterfly
- 16. Hammer Plunger WrenchGlue gun
- 17. Share any insightsWhen home and school are connected in positive and respectful ways, children feel secure and a partnership is developed.
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- 20. Pair and ShareWhat does family-centered practice mean? What are some ways to develop family-centered practices in your program.? Handout
- 21. Where do theideas come from? Why are we doing this? Choose to do a family involvement activity because of the need to get family’s involved and committed.
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- 23. Send home asurvey (needs assessment with deadline date) asking families when they are available, what they would like to do, these are a list of volunteer activities, etc.
- 24. Gather information fromsurvey to decide what types of family involvement activities would support the families needs.
- 25. Activities at nightbecause parents/families work Extended family members to attend Entertainment for children What are some examples you’ve tried to promote parent involvement?
- 26. To promote familyinvolvement through communication with other families, board members, and teachers. To bring families and teachers together outside of the center environment. To raise money to create a family resource room.
- 27. Donations for basketsfrom well known companies around the County Area. Monies raised to buy bookshelves, books and DVD’s. Families can check out materials
- 28. Children’s Art showChild-friendly dinner buffet ($5 adult fee) Magician Balloon creations Silent Auction
- 29. Flyers hung incenter, local places of business and sent home with children. Event written in newsletters Individuals invited through email Press release Invite personality from TV station to host.
- 30. Take a fewminutes and respond to the questions Report out
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- 32. Introduce yourself tothe person next to you using something from your purse/pocket, that describes YOU or something about your center.