Advancing the measurement of quality for early childhood programs that support early language and literacy development
Neuman, Susan B., 2011
In M. Zaslow, I. Martinez-Beck, K. Tout, & T. Halle (Eds.), Quality measurement in early childhood settings (pp. 51-76). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes
A review of assessment tools for the measurement of the quality of children's language and literacy development in center-based and family child care settings
Other
Classroom practices and children's motivation to learn
Stipek, Deborah J., 2011
In E.F. Zigler, W.S. Gilliam, & W.S. Barnett (Eds.), The pre-k debates: Current controversies and issues (pp. 98-103). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes
A discussion of select research on the associations between the differing qualities of classroom environments and the motivation of children
Other
Competencies and credentials for early childhood educators: What do we know and what do we need to know?
Burchinal, Margaret, 2011
In E.F. Zigler, W.S. Gilliam, & W.S. Barnett (Eds.), The pre-k debates: Current controversies and issues (pp. 73-76). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes
Arguments for the use of professional development programs to improve the quality of child care and early education programs
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The link between consistent caring interactions with babies, early brain development, and school readiness
Lally, J. Ronald, 2011
In E.F. Zigler, W.S. Gilliam, & W.S. Barnett (Eds.), The pre-k debates: Current controversies and issues (pp. 159-162). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes
A discussion of the influence of the caring environment on the intellectual and brain development of infants, and a presentation of child care and parental leave policy recommendations designed to optimize healthy infant brain development and to lay the foundations for school readiness
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Measuring the quality of early childhood math and science curricula and teaching
Brenneman, Kimberly, 2011
In M. Zaslow, I. Martinez-Beck, K. Tout, & T. Halle (Eds.), Quality measurement in early childhood settings (pp. 77-103). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes
An examination of the strengths and weaknesses of current quality measures of early childhood mathematics and science curricula, and recommendations for the development and improvement of these measures
Other
Neuroscience, early childhood education and play: We are doing it right!
Rushton, Stephen P., June 2011
Early Childhood Education Journal, 39(2), 89-94
A discussion of the potential benefits of increased teacher knowledge of child neurological development in the facilitation of both teaching and learning in early education settings
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Open listening: Creative evolution in early childhood settings
Davies, Bronwyn, August, 2011
International Journal of Early Childhood, 43(2), 119-132
A discussion of the use of the open listening technique in early education environments and the philosophy upon which the technique is based
Other
Overview of play: Its uses and importance in early intervention/early childhood special education
Lifter, Karin Nelson, July-September 2011
Infants and Young Children, 24(3), 225-245
An overview the purposes for which play is studied in early education and early intervention
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Take a giant step: A blueprint for teaching young children in a digital age
Barron, Brigid, Fall 2011
New York: Joan Ganz Cooney Center.
A discussion of issues and challenges related to the integration of digital technologies into early education
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Watching teachers work: Using observation tools to promote effective teaching in the early years and early grades
Guernsey, Lisa, November, 2011
Washington, DC: New America Foundation.
A discussion of the use of observation measures in early childhood and elementary classrooms to identify, promote, and reward high-quality teaching
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