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Mphahlele, Ramashego S.S. – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2019
Background: In the history of early childhood education (ECE), language is viewed as key in teaching and learning. Children in the ECE are mostly confined to verbal communication which, to a certain extent, restricts their imagination and inventive ability. Loris Malaguzzi, the founder of the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy, initiated the…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Language Role, Teaching Methods, Learning Processes
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Spies, Tracy Griffin; Lyons, Catherine; Huerta, Margarita; Garza, Tiberio; Reding, Cristina – CATESOL Journal, 2017
The National Association for the Education of Young Children and Head Start have clearly articulated their position on the provision of high-quality instruction for the 4 million dual language learners (DLLs) enrolled in early childhood (EC) programs nationwide. Professional development (PD) provides a way for educators to increase their knowledge…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Urban Areas, Educational Quality, Learning Processes
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Murphy, Brian – Literacy, 2004
This article concerns the gap between government intention and classroom outcome. The author examines the treatment of spoken language in the Revised Irish Curriculum, which came into effect in 1999. He finds much to be commended in the recognition of its central role in learning. He then examines the implementation of this curriculum with…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Foreign Countries, Interaction, Elementary Education