Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Developmentally appropriate curriculum is age-appropriate, individual appropriate, provides play activities, is based on observation of children & interest of children in an ECE programme.
Statement II: It is developmentally appropriate for a 3-year-old to be able to write 1-10 and know the number concept.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Hint:

DAP in ECE: Emphasizes play-based, exploratory learning. Formal pencil writing of numbers at age 3 is developmentally inappropriate.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) in early childhood education aligns pedagogical expectations with child developmental readiness.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Statement I: The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) defines Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) as curriculum that is age-appropriate, individually tailored, play-based, and informed by continuous observation of children's emerging interests. Hence, Statement I is correct.
2. Statement II: A 3-year-old child's fine motor finger muscles and cognitive abstract numeral comprehension are not yet developed for formal pencil writing of numbers 1--10 and abstract number conservation (which develop around 5--6 years). Pushing formal writing at age 3 is developmentally inappropriate. Hence, Statement II is incorrect.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect, corresponding to option (C).