it 1 DB: Developmentally Appropriate PracticeUnit 1 DB: Developmentally Appropriate Practice “The role of the teacher is the foundation of a high-quality preschool program”. (NPR, 2014). In this Unit, we are examining High-Quality Early Childhood Education and what it means to be an early childhood professional. “In everything good teachers do- creating the environment, considering the curriculum and tailoring it to the children as individuals, planning learning experiences, and interacting with children and families – they are purposeful and thoughtful” (NAEYC 2009). “Teachers must understand and implement developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)”. In the Unit One lecture read about NAEYC 12 Principles of Development and Learning. Observe the video: "What Does 'High-Quality' Preschool Look Like? l NPR Ed”. 1) Describe one DAP (developmentally appropriate practice) activity that you observed the teacher implement. 2) Why do you think the activity was DAP? 3) Is DAP fundamental for a high-quality education for young children? Why or why not?