ERIC Number: EJ1470524
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Jun
Pages: 17
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-3301
EISSN: EISSN-1573-1707
Available Date: 2024-06-17
Examining the Implementation of the VLS Momentum Project: A Hybrid Approach to Supporting Foundational Practices in Early Care and Education
Sarah. N. Lang1; Erin Tebben1; Dahyung Ryu1; Rosalie Odean2; Kristen M. Knight1; Jovanna Tyree3; Summer W. Luckey1; Erin G. Fox1; Cynthia K. Buettner1
Early Childhood Education Journal, v53 n5 p1627-1643 2025
Approximately 40% of the U.S. early care and education (ECE) workforce lacks foundational training in research-based, developmentally appropriate practices for working with young children, which can impact the quality of ECE they can provide. To support young children's positive developmental trajectories, it is critical that all teachers have access to comprehensive, high-quality ECE professional development that helps translate knowledge into practice. This pilot study examined a community-based pilot of the U.S. Federal Agency Virtual Lab School (VLS) platform for ECE teachers in childcare centers providing publicly funded childcare. The 15-month hybrid professional development intervention (internet-based content paired with individualized coaching) was positively received by teachers. Results show that comprehensive, foundational professional development using a hybrid approach is feasible in community based ECE settings. Teachers cited supportive relationships with their coaches and accommodations made by their centers as key facilitators of progress; time pressures and complications associated with the COVID-19 pandemic were barriers that impeded completion. Giving teachers time and support to complete foundational ECE training may help a greater number of ECE teachers achieve competency, and thus, better support all young children receiving care.
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Teachers, Faculty Development, Coaching (Performance), Stress Variables, COVID-19, Pandemics, Barriers, Teacher Education, Training, Teacher Competencies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1The Ohio State University, Department of Human Sciences, College of Education and Human Ecology, Columbus, USA; 2West Ed, San Francisco, USA; 3Columbus City Schools, Columbus, USA