In defining my philosophy on child growth and development, I believe that the main foundation focuses on delivering quality services along with effective analysis and intercession for behavioral change. In the analysis of growth and development, the use of multiple tools encourages early childhood programs to assess diverse queries which would relate to design, impact, implementation, sustainability and efficiency, all of which would improve monitoring systems along with innovative approaches to assess quality of services. Using the DAP concept utilizes the NAEYC standards for the best high quality care in the field of education. When combining learning with developmentally appropriate practice, my belief is that a child best learn when …show more content…
The NAEYC has a long-standing commitment to the devel¬opment and support of strong early childhood programs, because represents a sustained vision for the early childhood field and more spe¬cifically for the programs that prepare the profes¬sionals working in the field. Its standards are responsive to new knowledge, research and conditions while holding true to core values and principles of the founders of the profes¬sion. It is designed for use in a variety of ways by different sectors of the field while also supporting specific and critical policy …show more content…
I would incorporate daily routines to help the child to thrive in a structured environment, which helps the child to feel secure, comfortable, and confident within their surroundings. In placing the child as central in the program, we as teachers are dispensers of knowledge and nurturers, so we should continue to redefine and reexamine what we do. I would also greatly encourage parent participation too. Parents are the best supporter and advocates for their children. As the teacher, we provide the welcoming environment, setting the stage for parents and staff to develop a relationship in nurturing their child’s growth. Iinitially the main dialogue between teacher and parent is the safety of the child in their early childhood setting; therefore parents have to be able to develop trust with a provider and feel like their needs, desires, and wishes can be heard. The initial discussions about safety help build the beginnings of trust and a caring relationship, thereby always keeping the door open for parents in their participation and discussions, all in which helps with the child’s