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Publication Date: 2023
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Book-Tasting Presentations within an Early Childhood Educator Preparation Program
Johannah D. Baugher; Narges Sareh
Advocate, v28 n2 Article 6 2023
This manuscript discusses a teacher education experience utilized within an early childhood literacy methods course named, book-tasting presentation. Existing literature suggests that book-tastings, in a variety of forms, are evident at the PK-12 level, yet not prevalent in higher education and specifically, teacher education. The aim of the book-tasting presentations is to expose early childhood teacher candidates to diverse, high-quality picturebooks and their application in early childhood settings to cook up a love of literacy among our youngest readers. This is achieved through the Experiential Learning Cycle as teacher candidates are tasked to experience, reflect, think, and act throughout this exercise. Facilitated in a conducive, academic environment with access to rich, instructional materials and intentional, learning experiences, teacher candidates have authentic opportunities to reflect on their professional practice regarding the use of picturebooks in early childhood settings.
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Picture Books, Teacher Education Curriculum, Literacy Education, Methods Courses, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Educational Quality, Public Speaking, Experiential Learning, Educational Environment, Instructional Materials, Reading Material Selection, Theory Practice Relationship, Selection Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Knowledge Level, Intentional Learning, Time Factors (Learning)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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