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Teacher Education and Professional Development

2008

Early childhood education

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Understanding Children’S Play, Nilofar Vazir, Syeda Imrana Raza Dec 2008

Understanding Children’S Play, Nilofar Vazir, Syeda Imrana Raza

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

No abstract provided.

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Experiences In Nature: Pathways To Standards, Jennifer Leeper Miller, Jennifer Benson Gerdes Jul 2008

Experiences In Nature: Pathways To Standards, Jennifer Leeper Miller, Jennifer Benson Gerdes

Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies: Faculty Publications

Experiences in nature provide an easily accessible pathway to addressing standards. If teachers provide time in the natural world children are using this environment to learn. The outdoor environment gives teachers a perfect location and the tools to teach and meet standards in the early childhood classroom.

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From Solos To Symphony: The Indianapolis Reggio Collaborative, Ena Shelley, Connie Sherman, Ron Smith, Denna Renbarger Jan 2008

From Solos To Symphony: The Indianapolis Reggio Collaborative, Ena Shelley, Connie Sherman, Ron Smith, Denna Renbarger

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

In this NAREA Column, the founding members of the Indianapolis Reggio Collaborative share the development of their work together.

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Teacher Perceptions Of The Advantages And Disadvantages Of The Effects Of Full-Day Versus Half-Day Kindergarten In Suburban New Jersey Public Schools, Gina M. Rosamilia Jan 2008

Teacher Perceptions Of The Advantages And Disadvantages Of The Effects Of Full-Day Versus Half-Day Kindergarten In Suburban New Jersey Public Schools, Gina M. Rosamilia

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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A Research Review Of Technology In Early Childhood Education: Implications For Best Practice, Deanna Laverick, Kelly Heider, Deanna Gay Dec 2007

A Research Review Of Technology In Early Childhood Education: Implications For Best Practice, Deanna Laverick, Kelly Heider, Deanna Gay

Kelly Heider

The purpose of this review of research is to describe the integration of technology in the early childhood curriculum. The review presents issues surrounding the use of technology in early childhood education; synthesizes research findings on the impact of technology use on young children’s educational achievement; provides professionals in the field with instructional strategies for integrating technology in a variety of content areas within the early childhood curriculum; and shares recommendations for the developmentally appropriate and effective use of technology for young children. This review supports the professional growth of early childhood professionals by facilitating their understanding of research-based practices …

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Enhancing Family Involvement, Genan Anderson, Anita Spainhower Dec 2007

Enhancing Family Involvement, Genan Anderson, Anita Spainhower

Genan Anderson

Ideas for involving families in early childhood preschool and care.

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