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Kolodny, Kelly Ann – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2020
"Moments that Matter in the Learning and Development of Children: Reflections from Educators" explores the significant moments that unfold for young people in their schooling from the perspectives of teachers and school staff. Educators often reflect on "moments" as being a critical piece of their work with children. They can…
Descriptors: Child Development, Holistic Approach, Teacher Attitudes, Reflective Teaching
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Romo-Escudero, Francisca; LoCasale-Crouch, Jennifer; Hamre, Bridget K. – Teacher Development, 2022
Positive early classroom interactions are crucial for children's development. Increasingly, more professional development programs focus on improving interactions and their underlying skills. Research on interventions has focused on their effectiveness in changing teachers' classroom interactions; however, less is known about how this occurs. This…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Teachers, Reflective Teaching, Coaching (Performance)
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Elwick, Sheena; Wong, Sandie; Harrison, Linda; Williams, Kate E.; McFarland, Laura; Dealtry, Lysa; Janus, Magdalena – Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 2023
This article discusses infant-toddler educators' perspectives of using the Observe, Reflect, Improve Children's Learning tool (ORICL) in practice. ORICL is a new tool informed by implementation science and co-designed with Australian early childhood education and care policy-makers, practitioners, and service providers. It aims to support…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Infants
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Andrea Tamblyn; Yihan Sun; Angela North; Nicci Godsman; Crystal Boothby; Helen Skouteris; Claire Blewitt – Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 2024
This study explored educators' perspectives on the role the physical and sensory Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) environment plays in supporting children's social and emotional development. Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted, in August 2022, at two ECEC sites in Victoria, Australia. Data were thematically analysed and key…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Early Childhood Education, Preschool Teachers, Child Care
Denise A. Esposto – ProQuest LLC, 2023
The consequences of trauma and chronic toxic stress on young children's social and neurobiological developments are numerous and well-documented in the literature (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020; Jimenez et al., 2016; Sciaraffa et al., 2018; Statman-Weil, 2015; Zeng et al., 2019). Children exposed to trauma during early…
Descriptors: Intervention, Classroom Techniques, Student Behavior, Trauma
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Teneale McGuckin; Denise Turner; Tamra Jones; Fiona Crowther; Jackie Eagers; Jonathan Connor – Discover Education, 2024
Introduction: Early development of fundamental movement skills (FMS) has various health, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical benefits. However, reports indicate children's motor skill proficiencies are diminishing. Therefore, the early childhood years and early childhood educators are vital for providing opportunities for FMS development,…
Descriptors: Child Development, Motor Development, Psychomotor Skills, Diaries
Lana Shklyar Nenide; Kate Sweeney; Gerard Costa; Neal M. Horen; Robert M. Corso; Jordana Ash, Contributor; Lynette Aytch, Contributor; Julie Betchkal, Contributor; Jean Budd, Contributor; Margo Candelaria, Contributor; Corinne G. Catalano, Contributor; Kimberly P. Diamond-Berry, Contributor; Faith Eidson, Contributor; Brandy Fox, Contributor; Keri Giordano, Contributor; Amy Hunter, Contributor; Harleen Hutchinson, Contributor; Nucha Isarowong, Contributor; Ashley McCormick, Contributor; Kelli McDermott, Contributor; Kaitlin Mulcahy, Contributor; Carmen Rosa Noroña, Contributor; Nichole Paradis, Contributor; Rebecca Parlakian, Contributor; Lindsay J. Pearson, Contributor; Thomas Rendon, Contributor; Julia Sayles, Contributor; Jayne Singer, Contributor; Staci Sontoski, Contributor; Kristin Tenney-Blackwell, Contributor; Mary Louise Hemmeter, Contributor – Brookes Publishing Company, 2025
Infant Mental Health (IMH) and the Pyramid Model (PM) are two frameworks with an important common goal: supporting the mental health and social-emotional well-being of infants, young children and their families. For the first time ever, one book integrates these two frameworks to create a more effective, knowledgeable, and responsive early…
Descriptors: Infants, Models, Mental Health, Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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Whitehouse, Sarah; Vickers-Hulse, Karan; Carter, Jane – Education 3-13, 2018
Engel, S. [2011. "Children's Need to Know: Curiosity in Schools." "Harvard Educational Review" 81 (4): 625-645] stated that curiosity should be cultivated in our schools as it is intrinsic to children's development. However, this is often absent from classrooms. In this paper we aim to explore some of the factors that have led…
Descriptors: Child Development, Learning Motivation, Case Studies, History Instruction
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Slade, Mary L.; Burnham, Tammy J.; Catalana, Sarah Marie; Waters, Tammy – International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2019
Reflection is a high impact practice that develops teacher candidates' learning. Critical reflection requires teacher candidates to continually examine their own thoughts, perspectives, biases, and actions. Reflective practice facilitates the development of new knowledge, skills, and dispositions in teacher candidates by fostering critical…
Descriptors: Reflective Teaching, Preservice Teacher Education, Teaching Methods, Decision Making
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Saloviita, Timo – Journal of Education for Teaching: International Research and Pedagogy, 2019
An exit survey performed for graduating students is an economical way to assess the outcomes of teacher education. In this study, exit survey data were collected from eight cohorts of Finnish student teachers who graduated between the years 2008 and 2015. A final sample consisted of 1102 preservice primary and subject teachers. A 10-item scale…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Outcomes of Education, Teacher Education Programs, Elementary School Teachers
Conklin-Moore, Alyssa – NAMTA Journal, 2017
Alyssa Conklin-Moore discusses normalization in the child under three from several perspectives. She takes an extensive look at the child, including orienting parents to the Montessori environment, the child's entrance into the environment, addressing the sensitive periods, and fostering independence, contribution, and community. She reminds the…
Descriptors: Montessori Method, Montessori Schools, Child Development, Personal Autonomy
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Ha, Yuen Lai – Childhood Education, 2014
This study highlights the importance of mentorship focused on reflective practice during preservice teacher education and early years of teaching. Thoughtful reflection about teaching practices during early years of teaching is critical in preparing teachers for a child-centered curriculum. To successfully distinguish between teacher-directed and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mentors, Faculty Development, Reflective Teaching
Recchia, Susan L.; Lee, Yoon-Joo – Teachers College Press, 2013
In this engaging book, the authors share stories from their practice and research about several young children with a variety of developmental delays and disabilities and their teachers. They explore the ways that teachers and children respond in real classrooms to real challenges, examining both those opportunities that are capitalized on as well…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Disabilities
Atkinson, Kim – British Columbia Ministry of Education, 2019
This revised Early Learning Framework is the culmination of a collaborative process that included early childhood educators, primary teachers, academics, Indigenous organizations, Elders, government, and other professionals. The first Early Learning Framework published in 2008 changed the landscape of early years practice in British Columbia. It…
Descriptors: Play, Child Development, Learning Processes, Inquiry
Bradford, Helen – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
The most rapid and significant phase of development occurs in the first three years of a child's life. The "Supporting Children from Birth to Three" series focuses on the care and support of the youngest children. Each book takes a key aspect of working with this age group and gives clear and detailed explanations of relevant theories together…
Descriptors: Infants, Reflective Teaching, Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
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