Human Diversity in Education: An Integrative Approach, 4/e

Kenneth H. Cushner, Kent State University, Kent
Averil McClelland, Kent State University, Kent
Philip Safford, Case Western Reserve University

Creating Developmentally Appropriate Classrooms: The Importance of Age and Developmental Status

Reflective Questions


1		Consider for a moment what it might mean to integrate developmentally appropriate practice into a variety of content-area disciplines. Give an example of developmentally appropriate practice when considering: (a) a physical education class on basketball for students in grades 3,7, and 10; (b) a social studies class discussion related to the topic of slavery in the United States for children in grade 6 versus grade 10; (c) basic literacy and reading readiness activities for a class of nonreading six-year-olds compared to a class of nonreading adults in a basic literacy evening class.



2		How does the more recent development of middle schools address developmentally appropriate practice differently than the more traditional junior high schools, even thought they both are designed to serve children of similar ages?

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