10 Questions
What do advances in neuroscience over the last two decades provide insights about?
The processes of early brain development
When are neural connections in the brain established most rapidly?
Early childhood
What is the basis for all thought, communication, and learning?
Neural connections in the brain
What do NAEYC’s guidelines and recommendations for developmentally appropriate practice reflect?
An extensive research base
In what period are the processes of forming new neural connections and pruning most consequential?
First three years of life
What do advances in neuroscience over the last two decades provide new insights about?
The processes of early brain development
When are neural connections in the brain established most rapidly?
In early childhood
What reflects an extensive research base that is only partially referenced in NAEYC’s guidelines?
Nine principles for developmentally appropriate practice
What does the complex interplay between a child’s biological characteristics and the environment shape?
Development and learning processes
What do the processes of forming new neural connections and pruning continue throughout?
A person’s lifespan
Explore NAEYC’s nine principles of developmentally appropriate practice and their implications for early childhood education professional practice. These principles are based on extensive research and provide a solid framework for educators to create effective learning environments for young children.
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