what are the major principles in creating developmentally appropriate learning environments
OVERVIEW. Developmentally appropriate practice, often shortened to DAP, is an approach to teaching grounded in the research on how young children develop and learn and in what is known about effective early education.Its framework is designed to promote young childrenâs optimal learning and development.evelopmentally appropriate practice is the foundation for all of NAEYC's work includingâpublications, training programs, conferences, accreditation of child care programs, and more.