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Developmentally Appropriate Practices include the ideas that an educator needs:
 * A thorough and strong knowledge - learning more about pluralism and how it is reflected in people and in our interactions
 * An honest assessment of our own biases - accepting that we all hold biases, sometimes well-hidden inside ourselves
 * An ability to view reality through countless perspectives - learning to approach reality from multiple angles

In order to implement DAP concepts, an educator needs the following information to plan a proper experience for their students:
 * Identifying social injustices - an educator needs to ensure that every child is receiving a fair and equal opportunity to develop to their full potential.
 * Who they themselves are as educators and individuals, and who the students and their families are and their relation to society
 * Be accepting of the fact that other methods of education exist, and may be more appropriate than their current teaching style. Through our own growth, we increase opportunities for the development of our students.
 * Be aware of their own cultural barriers - identify and resolve any issues that may prevent them from providing their students with the fullest experience possible
 * What is expected from the school? The state? The nation? Stay current with teaching practices, curriculum information, etc.