In outline, there are two important things, to implement development-oriented learning, or the Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), which is in accordance with age and according to the individual.

In accordance with the age
The study of human development suggests that children underwent a series of growth and change are universal and can be estimated is the case in all areas of development: physical, emotional, cognitive, and linguistic. This program provided knowledge about the typical development in the age range to give teachers a framework that can be used to prepare the learning environment and plan appropriate experiences (Bredekamp, 1987).

To implement activities in accordance with the development, teaching team should be aware of the range of normal development. The teacher must remember that although there are a series of developments that can be expected, these developments are not the same every day, week or month. The inevitable, there will be developmental differences among children in class.

If the learning activities in class were not associated with developmental factors, the children will experience failure and frustration. Child-centered classroom offers the opportunity for success, not frustration. But the teaching team will not make it easy for all children, teachers adapt learning activities that are challenging for any child's development.

Accordance with individual
Every child has a pattern and timing of development of unique, such as personality, the type of learning, and family background. Both the methodology and adult interaction with children must be in accordance with the individual differences of children. Learning occurs because of the interaction between thinking the child with his experience with teaching materials, ideas and people. These experiences should match the capability of the developing child and also provide a challenge for the child's interest and understanding of children (Bredekamp, 1987)

To make the activity appropriate for the individual, the teacher should observe each child carefully and determine the capabilities, needs, interests, temperaments and learning styles of each child. To be able to customize activities for every child needs a strong knowledge of potential activities for each learning center.

Children who are being challenged at the level of development, will feel happy and able and eager to explore the ideas of new activities. Children who hopes above or below the level of development may be to lose interest and become bored, restless or frustrated.

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