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Galinsky, Ellen – Young Children, 2012
The central purpose of curriculum, assessment, and teaching, especially in putting them together, is to improve children's and adult's learning. Examples of this came to the author via modern communication media and are being furthered through such technology. Soon after the publication of her book "Mind in the Making" (MITM) in 2010, the author…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Curriculum Based Assessment, Child Development
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Sugarman, Nancy A. – Young Children, 2011
An individual professional development plan (IPDP) is a document early childhood educators create, review regularly, and update as needed to guide their future professional development. The plan includes personal and professional goals guided by professional standards and strategies for meeting them. Educators learn and grow continuously by…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Children, Professional Development, Early Childhood Education
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Goble, Carla B.; Horm, Diane M. – Young Children, 2010
The need for professional development is universal, whatever a person's profession. Professionals must continually enrich their knowledge and increase their sense of professionalism over the course of their careers so as to implement current research-based practice. Early childhood professional development brings to the forefront the significance…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Professional Development, Individual Development
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Whitehead, Linda C.; Rudick, Sherrie; South, Kathy – Young Children, 2011
As barriers to online learning, such as lack of access to high-speed Internet connections, disappear, online learning opportunities are likely to become more and more available to early childhood educators. The eCDA program provides an individualized approach to training and support for earning the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential,…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Credentials, Early Childhood Education, Online Courses
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Brown, Christopher – Young Children, 2008
A focus on academics without consideration of children's social, emotional, and physical learning is not developmentally appropriate. This article examines how early childhood practitioners can become informed advocates with the knowledge and confidence to talk with families, community members, and policy makers about their work with young…
Descriptors: Educational Opportunities, Young Children, Early Childhood Education, Educational Change
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Stephens, Karen – Young Children, 1994
Reviews two videos. "Caregivers Guide for Drug Exposed Infants" addresses the effects of fetal drug exposure on children's physical, emotional, and social development and illustrates caregiving techniques. "Foundations for Being a Successful Director" offers professionals advice on stress in the workplace, taking care of…
Descriptors: Caregiver Training, Child Development, Management Development, Prenatal Influences
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Hyson, Marilou – Young Children, 2000
Describes NAEYC video training materials "Tools for Teaching" providing guidance on five essentials for early childhood teaching: creating caring communities of learners, teaching to enhance development and learning, constructing appropriate curriculum, assessing children's learning and development, and building reciprocal relationships with…
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment