Training announcement: Developmental Appropriate Practices

  • Author By Ashley Long
  • February 12, 2018
Play-based Instruction with children's blocks forming the word play
Play-based instruction

Two different Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) Trainings have been planned. Pat Chamberlain and Julie Kallenbach will provide these in-person events where you will receive hands-on training and be able to network with others working to implement play-based instruction! Training materials and lunch will be provided.

Please note that topics for each of the days is different and registration is required for both events.

Play-based Learning: The What, Why & How

Wednesday, March 7
9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Illinois Educational Association
Springfield

Register here.

Learning objectives:

  1. Define features of play-based learning
  2. Apply brain-based principles to classroom design and instructional planning
  3. Analyze the teacher’s role in scaffolding student play

I Believe in Play; Sharing our Successes and Planning Next Steps for Positive Student Outcomes

Wednesday, March 21
9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills

Register here.

Learning objectives:

  1. Reinforce proven practices that incorporate learning in play.
  2. Planning for the adult’s role in child-directed play to promote students’ social and academic growth.
  3. Practice planning standards-based units that incorporate play.

Did you miss the previous Developmentally Appropriate Practices training or want to share them at a training? Check out the B-3 Continuity Project’s website for previous training materials. Questions can be directed to Ashley Long at amlong3@IllinoisState.edu.

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