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Yamauchi, Lois A.; Im, Seongah; Schonleber, Nanette S. – Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 2012
This article describes collaboration between preschool and university educators focused on adapting the Center for Research on Education, Diversity, and Excellence (CREDE) standards for Effective Pedagogy for use in early childhood (EC) settings. The CREDE standards are strategies of best practices for culturally diverse K-12 students. Teachers…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Preschool Teachers, Preschool Curriculum, Preschool Education
Nissani, Helen – 1993
Early childhood programs should be designed to serve the whole child's development within the context of the family and community. This is especially important for children who speak a language other than English at home. Programs must employ developmentally and culturally appropriate practices that respect individual differences and choices and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cultural Differences, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Inservice Teacher Education
Perry, Gail, Ed.; Duru, Mary S., Ed. – 2000
Developmentally appropriate practice continuously evolves, as does the need of professionals to have resources to encourage and bolster developmentally appropriate practices. This book provides an annotated resource bibliography based on the recommendations of early childhood professionals. The book is organized into three parts. Part 1 includes…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Cultural Differences, Culturally Relevant Education, Day Care
Katz, Lilian G., Ed.; Rothenberg, Dianne, Ed.; Preece, Laurel – Early Childhood Research & Practice: An Internet Journal on the Development, Care, and Education of Young Children, 2003, 2003
Early Childhood Research and Practice (ECRP), a peer-reviewed Internet-only journal sponsored by the Early Childhood and Parenting (ECAP) Collaborative at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, covers topics related to the development, care, and education of children from birth to approximately age 8. The journal emphasizes articles…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
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Rodd, Jillian – Childhood Education, 1996
Examines the role of cultural background on children's education opportunities. Suggests that today's diverse, heterogeneous societies demand culturally responsive education practices and programs that can actively engage young learners and help them build upon their own sense of identity. Calls for the development of early childhood education…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Interests, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background