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Collaborative Learning Communities: The Power of Teacher Research and Collaboration
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Cheyney, Kristi – Exchange: The Early Childhood Leaders' Magazine Since 1978, 2008
As a facilitator of professional development for preschool teachers, the author is continually faced with questions related to the great divide between theory and practice. Although most child care professionals learn that developmentally appropriate practices support the holistic growth of young children during their initial training, many…
Descriptors: Theory Practice Relationship, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Professional Development, Teacher Education Programs
Training Elementary School Classroom Teachers to Lead Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education
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Sherman, Clay P. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2008
In consideration of the academic priorities and budgetary constraints in many elementary schools across the country, the classroom teacher (CRT) will likely remain as a primary physical education provider. Reliance on physical education specialists (PES) as indirect service providers can play an important role in preparing CRTs for this task.…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Elementary School Teachers
Engaging Young Children in Mathematics: Standards for Early Childhood Mathematics Education. Studies in Mathematical Thinking and Learning Series
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Clements, Douglas H., Ed.; DiBiase, Ann-Marie, Ed.; Sarama, Julie, Ed. – Lawrence Erlbaum Associates (Bks), 2004
This book brings together the combined wisdom of a diverse group of experts involved with early childhood mathematics. The book originates from the landmark 2000 Conference on Standards for Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten Mathematics Education, attended by representatives from almost every state developing standards for young children's…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Mathematics Teachers, Guidelines, Young Children
New Jersey State Department of Education Preschool Teaching & Learning Expectations: Standards of Quality.
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New Jersey State Dept. of Education, Trenton. – 2003
This guide was developed by the New Jersey Department of Education to assist adults working with young children in providing high quality education experiences. Articulating the optimal relationships between and among families, the community, and schools, the guide describes developmentally appropriate teaching practices; identifies expected…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Benchmarking, Child Health, Child Safety
Innovations in Early Education: The International Reggio Exchange, 2002.
Kaminsky, Judith Allen, Ed.; Gandini, Lella, Ed. – Innovations in Early Education: The International Reggio Exchange, 2002., 2002
This document is comprised of four issues of a quarterly publication presenting information related to the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. Regularly appearing features of the publication include a calendar of Reggio conferences; information on the Reggio Children organization, contacts, exhibit schedule, and study tours; and a…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Documentation, Early Childhood Education
DEC Personnel Preparation in Early Childhood Special Education: Implementing the DEC Recommended Practices.
Stayton, Vicki D., Ed.; Miller, Patricia S., Ed.; Dinnebeil, Laurie A., Ed. – 2003
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) has developed recommended practices for the ECSE field in the area of personnel preparation. This book provides guidance to higher education faculty and professional development specialists on how these recommended practices can be implemented in preservice and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Check Lists, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities
Exemplary Program Standards for Child Development Programs Serving Preschool and School-Age Children.
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Div. of Child Development. – 1991
Reflecting contemporary research and widely held beliefs about how children grow, develop, and learn, this publication describes standards for child development programs for preschool and school-age children. The text is divided into three main sections which discuss background material, program components, and the program quality review process.…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Child Development, Classroom Environment, Day Care Centers