Developmentally appropriate (DAP) behavior guidance is an essential best practice to promote beneficial experiences and positive growth for young children. Dr. Dan Gartrell is a modern day child development theorist who has studied in depth in behavior tendencies in children ages 0-8, and has developed behavior guidance methods which support developmentally appropriate practices.
Please research articles that discuss Dr. Gartrell's theory and methods, and select one to use as the content base for your reflection paper.
After reading the article, write a two-page reflection essay that includes the following:
Summary of the article content
Statement of your agreement (or diagreement) with the theory and approaches in the article, and explain why you agree or disagree
Include two specific examples that occur in an early childhood setting that demonstrate these approaches
Include a conclusion paragraph in your reflection paper that wraps up what you have learned from this reflection. Be sure to include the APA citation for the article you have chosen on your paper's Reference page. Through the SOE guide created just for our program, the School Education offers access to a wealth of early childhood education resources, including articles and videos, tutoring services, website links, and assistance from a librarian to support your writing growth.