Perspectives and Provocations in Early Childhood Education Volume 2

2013-08-01
Perspectives and Provocations in Early Childhood Education Volume 2

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  • Author: Vivian Vasquez
  • Publisher: IAP
  • ISBN: 1623963397
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 141

Mandates to implement practices that are antithetical to what we embrace as supportive of young children’s literacy learning are pervasive. Teachers of young children are asked to teach-to-the test in ways that take away opportunities for holistic, thoughtful, play-oriented practices that allow children to construct knowledge through contextualized and purposeful experiences. In 2009 the Early Childhood Assembly was formed by a group of early childhood educators to provide a home at the National Council for Teacher of English for all who work with young children. Perspectives and Provocations in Early Childhood Education is a publication of the ECEA. The publication is intended to support teachers of young children and those interested in studying about early literacy by putting on offer texts with a strong emphasis on promoting thoughtful practices that enhance the teaching and learning of young children within and across diverse communities. All royalties from the book go to the ECEA to help the organization advance its goals of providing scholarships for early childhood teachers to participate in conferences and professional development events.

Perspectives and Provocations in Early Childhood Education Volume 3

2014-12-01
Perspectives and Provocations in Early Childhood Education Volume 3

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  • Author: Carol Branigan Felderman
  • Publisher: IAP
  • ISBN: 162396900X
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 95

In classrooms where children’s voices are valued, young readers and writers possess power. Their ability to exert this power through literacy is especially evident in classrooms where children, who are traditionally marginalized, can use their voices to be change agents. In this third volume of Perspectives and Provocations in Early Childhood Education, the authors’ stories explore students’ agentive power to change themselves, their teachers, school administrators, and the world.

EBOOK: Contemporary Perspectives On Early Childhood Education

2010-03-16
EBOOK: Contemporary Perspectives On Early Childhood Education

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  • Author: Nicola Yelland
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
  • ISBN: 033524081X
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 312

This book considers and interrogates a range of new and critical issues in contemporary early childhood education. It discusses both fundamental and emerging topics in the field, and presents them in the context of reflective and contemporary frameworks. Bringing together leading experts whose work is at the cutting edge of contemporary early childhood education theory and research across the world, this book considers the care and education of young children from a global perspective and deals with issues and groups of children or families that are often marginalized. The contributing authors challenge traditional views and maintain that new ways of thinking and doing are required in these new times. The chapters in this book highlight some of the most important issues as catalysts for discussion and critique. Central to the discussions is the notion that these are complex issues that warrant debate and that there are often no simple solutions to them. These theoretical perspectives are situated in practice with the use of engaging case studies. This edited collection is essential reading for anyone studying or working in early childhood education. Contributors: Marina Umaschi Bers, Erica Burman, Judith Duncan, Anne Haas Dyson, Karen Gallas, Rachael Holmes, Elizabeth Jones, Michelle Leiminer, Hillevi Lenz Taguchi, Maggie MacLure, Christina MacRae, Joanna McPake, Veronica Pacini Ketchabaw, Alan Pence, Helen Penn, Lydia Plowman, Valerie Polakow, Christine Stephen, Gail Yuen.

Teachers' and Families' Perspectives in Early Childhood Education and Care

2019-01-30
Teachers' and Families' Perspectives in Early Childhood Education and Care

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  • Author: Sivanes Phillipson
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1351397893
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 282

The second volume in this Early Childhood Education in the 21st Century: International Teaching, Family and Policy Perspectives miniseries focuses on teacher and family perspectives of early childhood education and care from 19 different countries around the world. The aim of this volume is to articulate the key components of teacher education and family practices that impact young children’s education and care. Each country featured in this volume presents its own unique perspective in relation to the cultural and societal constraints around teacher training and/or family practices and the thinking around those practices that are important for early childhood development. Offering a unique insight into how teachers and families work together in different countries, the book is essential reading for early childhood educators, researchers, early childhood organisations, policy makers and those interested to know more about early childhood within an international perspective.

Perspectives and Provocations in Early Childhood Education

2012-11
Perspectives and Provocations in Early Childhood Education

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  • Author: Vivian Maria Vasquez
  • Publisher: Information Age Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781617359934
  • Category : English language
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 0

Mandates to implement practices that are antithetical to what we embrace as supportive of young children's literacy learning are pervasive. Teachers of young children are asked to teach-to-the test in ways that take away opportunities for holistic, thoughtful, play-oriented practices that allow children to construct knowledge through contextualized and purposeful experiences. In 2009 the Early Childhood Assembly was formed by a group of early childhood educators to provide a home at the National Council for Teacher of English for all who work with young children. Perspectives and Provocations in Early Childhood Education is a publication of the ECEA. The publication is intended to support teachers of young children and those interested in studying about early literacy by putting on offer texts with a strong emphasis on promoting thoughtful practices that enhance the teaching and learning of young children within and across diverse communities. All royalties from the book go to the ECEA to help the organization advance its goals of providing scholarships for early childhood teachers to participate in conferences and professional development events.

Perspectives and Provocations in Early Childhood Education

2012-11-01
Perspectives and Provocations in Early Childhood Education

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  • Author: Vivian Vasquez
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9781617359927
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 132

Mandates to implement practices that are antithetical to what we embrace as supportive of young children's literacy learning are pervasive. Teachers of young children are asked to teach-to-the test in ways that take away opportunities for holistic, thoughtful, play-oriented practices that allow children to construct knowledge through contextualized and purposeful experiences. In 2009 the Early Childhood Assembly was formed by a group of early childhood educators to provide a home at the National Council for Teacher of English for all who work with young children. Perspectives and Provocations in Early Childhood Education is a publication of the ECEA. The publication is intended to support teachers of young children and those interested in studying about early literacy by putting on offer texts with a strong emphasis on promoting thoughtful practices that enhance the teaching and learning of young children within and across diverse communities. All royalties from the book go to the ECEA to help the organization advance its goals of providing scholarships for early childhood teachers to participate in conferences and professional development events.

Multiple Perspectives on Play in Early Childhood Education

1998-01-15
Multiple Perspectives on Play in Early Childhood Education

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  • Author: Olivia N. Saracho
  • Publisher: Marcombo
  • ISBN: 9780791436165
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 344

Brings together much of the research and theoretical knowledge that exists regarding play as a medium of learning and development in the early childhood years. The editors provide an introduction and an historical overview, which are followed by 14 contributions discussing post-Piagetian perspectives, the development of pretense and narrative, children's understanding of symbolic relations, social and cultural perspectives, play as a context for assessment of young children, play in special populations, and physical environments. In addition, each chapter includes suggestions for researchers and the implications of our current state of knowledge for those who work with young children. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Critical Issues in Early Childhood Teacher Education

2020-06-01
Critical Issues in Early Childhood Teacher Education

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  • Author: Ithel Jones
  • Publisher: IAP
  • ISBN: 1641137428
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 249

In recent years there have been significant changes in education across the globe, largely as a result of changing demographics, technological developments, and increased globalization. Relatedly, the changing needs of societies and families, along with new research findings, provide new directions in early childhood education. Consequently, early childhood teachers today are faced with higher and more complex expectations to help ensure that their students achieve their full potential. Such expectations suggest that early childhood teachers should be professionals who are able to draw on a robust knowledge base in making educational decisions. It follows that teacher education programs should develop and implement innovative programs that can potentially enhance the quality of our future teachers. An awareness of pressing issues in the field of early childhood teacher education led the editors to develop this volume. The chapters in these two volumes bring together scholars from across the US and the globe who are interested in improving the quality of early childhood teacher education. The chapters present their experiences, perspectives, and lessons learned as they addressed some of the challenging issues concerning the education and preparation of future early childhood teachers. The various issues and perspectives from different states in the US or countries across the globe provide insights into current issues and dilemmas facing the field. The contributions of these scholars should inform the discourse on early childhood teacher education and help those who work with preservice teachers improve the quality of their work.

Transitions to Early Care and Education

2011-03-23
Transitions to Early Care and Education

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  • Author: DeAnna M. Laverick
  • Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
  • ISBN: 9400705735
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 204

Transitions to new educational experiences are a universal rite of passage encountered by children worldwide. This volume in the Educating the Young Child: Advances in Theory and Research, Implications for Practice series provides early childhood educators with a resource that focuses on the transitions that young children make to early care and education settings, along with the issues that surround this important time in their lives. New experiences, such as the start of formal schooling, mark important and exciting events that also evoke different reactions from children and their families. The diverse experiences, traits, and needs exhibited by young children provide early childhood educators with what may be a potentially challenging role. With an international focus, the purpose of Transitions to Early Care and Education: International Perspectives on Making Schools Ready for Young Children is to communicate an enlarged view of the transition process in order to appreciate and honor the promise and potential of all children worldwide. Contributing to this volume are a group of distinguished researchers, practitioners, and educators in the field of early childhood education. Their collective expertise is shared with those who are committed to educating and caring for young children and the families they serve.

Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care

2021-07-26
Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care

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  • Author: Carole Massing
  • Publisher: Brush Education
  • ISBN: 1550598848
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 316

Ensure children of all backgrounds can thrive with an intercultural approach to early childhood education In a multicultural society such as Canada’s, early childhood educators work with children and families from a diverse mix of ethnicities, religions, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Diversity enriches the experience of children and educators alike in these environments, but it can also present challenges in supporting each child’s growth and learning. In Introduction to Early Childhood Learning and Care, early learning specialists Carole Massing and Mary Lynne Matheson present an intercultural perspective as a foundation of equitable outcomes in early childhood education, but just what does that look like? An intercultural approach involves the respectful exchange of ideas between people from diverse backgrounds, leading to mutual trust and deeper relationships. Guided by a diverse team of reviewers, this book examines the concepts, approaches, and strategies that every early childhood educator needs to know to provide sensitive, culturally responsive care for children and their families. Topics include: - The theoretical bases for an intercultural approach to early childhood education and care - The factors that impact a child’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development - How to create environments that enhance children’s wellbeing and affirm their identity - How to support children’s creativity, literacy, and inquiry skills through an intercultural lens - The skills, responsibilities, and challenges of working as an early childhood educator