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Download full textAmanda C. Ginter; Diane H. Kegan; Lisa A. Martinelli Beasley; Danna Ramirez Gomez; Virginia Gourley – Family Science Review, 2024
The following manuscript explores the application of family science theories to the field of child life. Ecological systems theory, family systems theory, and conflict theory will be presented and applied to child life. These theories explain the responsibilities and experiences of the specialist, their relationship with patients and families, and…
Descriptors: Family and Consumer Sciences, Theories, Child Development Specialists, Physician Patient Relationship
Direct linkVictoria Lynn Long-Coleman – ProQuest LLC, 2021
Little was known about how online Child Development Associate (CDA) credential recipients developed practical expertise in early childhood education (ECE) without the benefit of an apprenticeship. Learning the practice of teaching from a qualified "more knowledgeable other" (MKO) through an apprenticeship is a feature of teacher…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child Development Specialists, Apprenticeships
Langlais, Amanda G. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2012
Recent changes made by the Council for Professional Recognition to the Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialing program create an opportunity to redesign high school child development programs. On April 1, 2011, the Council for Professional Recognition lifted the age restriction in the CDA credentialing requirements, now allowing students…
Descriptors: High School Students, Professional Recognition, Child Development, Early Childhood Education
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
Miller, Peter M. – Teachers College Record, 2011
Background/Context: This study contributes to the literature on the schooling of homeless and highly mobile students. Although previous work has detailed the demographics of homelessness, the effects of homelessness on academic progress, and particular legal issues in homeless education, this research focused on how individual and institutional…
Descriptors: Community Leaders, Homeless People, Disadvantaged Youth, Urban Areas
Quong, Jennifer – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The educational landscape of higher education is shifting to include more online education courses. This shift has produced successes and struggles for instructors and undergraduates. The purpose of this study was to explore child development instructors' and undergraduates' perspectives and experiences in online education through the…
Descriptors: Child Development Specialists, Child Development, Online Courses, Electronic Learning
Rush, Dathan D.; Shelden, M'Lisa L. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2011
Evidence-based and highly effective, "coaching" helps early childhood practitioners support other professionals and families as they enhance existing knowledge, develop new skills, and promote healthy development of young children. This hands-on guide shows professionals how to conduct skillful coaching in any setting--home, school, or community.…
Descriptors: Evidence, Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Coaching (Performance)
Case, Robbie – Orbit, 1972
This article traces Piaget's theory of child development from its philosophic foundations in Kantian organization and then describes in sequence Piaget's four stages. (A follow-up article on Piaget and educational practice will appear in a later issue.) (JA)
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Development Specialists, Child Psychology, Children
Peer reviewedBaumrind, Diana – Young Children, 1973
Research supported by National Institute of Child Health. (DS)
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Development Centers, Child Development Specialists, Day Care
Peer reviewedWilliams, C. Ray; Krohnfeldt, Virginia – Childhood Education, 1973
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Development Specialists, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedElkind, David – Revista de Occidente, 1972
Describes work and theories of Swiss educator, Jean Piaget. (DS)
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Child Development, Child Development Specialists, Child Psychology
Peng, Fred C. C. – Linguistic Reporter, 1975
Two Japanese universities are undertaking a research program in child language by studying children's verbal and nonverbal development, sponsoring lectures on child language and holding an annual symposium on related subjects. (CK)
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Development Specialists, Child Language, Japanese
Brendtro, Larry K. – Reclaiming Children and Youth: The Journal of Strength-based Interventions, 2006
Urie Bronfenbrenner (1917-2005) was a pioneer in studying the behavior of children in their natural life space of family, school, peer group, and community. His concept of the ecology of human development is transforming practice for effective work with children and youth. Bronfenbrenner's research highlights the power of human relationships to…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Child Development, Individual Development, Ecology
Charren, Peggy, Ed.; Sarson, Evelyn, Ed. – 1973
Action for Children's Television (ACT), with financial support from the Ford Foundation, presented the Third National Symposium on Children and Television at Yale University in October, 1972. It brought together childhood professionals, such as pediatricians, nursery school directors, and child psychologists, and media people such as broadcasters,…
Descriptors: Broadcast Industry, Child Development, Child Development Specialists, Children
Peer reviewedKlein, Jenny W. – Childhood Education, 1973
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Development Specialists, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
