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Community Learning Circles: Promoting Positive Development for Early Primary Children in Bangladesh
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Hyson, Marilou; Hossain, Kamal; Chowdhury, Didarul Anam – Young Children, 2010
One of the poorest and most densely populated countries in the world, Bangladesh has faced many challenges during its almost 40-year history as an independent nation. Yet the country has recently made substantial progress in improving young children's survival and protection. It now provides health care, nutrition, immunization, and education…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Young Children, Foreign Countries, Early Childhood Education
The Looping Classroom: Benefits for Children, Families, and Teachers
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Hitz, Mary M.; Somers, Mary Catherine; Jenlink, Christee L. – Young Children, 2007
Looping--which is sometimes called multiyear teaching or multiyear placement--occurs when a teacher is promoted with her students to the next grade level with the same group of children for two or three years. What results is a continuity of relationship with their teacher that enables children to flourish. In this article, the authors discuss the…
Descriptors: Looping (Teachers), Teacher Student Relationship, Teaching Methods, Developmental Continuity
Expanding Children's Boundaries: An Approach to Second-Language Learning and Cultural Understanding
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DeBey, Mary; Bombard, Darlene – Young Children, 2007
In this article, the authors discuss how Bennington College Early Childhood Center (ECC) developed a dual language program. In a dual language program, children are immersed in two languages throughout the day. Each classroom has two teachers, one speaking English, the other the second language exclusively. Children learn the second language in…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Language Skills, Intercultural Programs, English
From Our President. Update on Employer-Supported Child Care.
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Galinsky, Ellen – Young Children, 1989
Discusses issues of employer-supported child care; these include the growing number of companies involved with meeting employee child care needs, factors that influence company involvement, company involvement in communities versus company-created child care centers, program development, the effect on business of providing child care, and future…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Early Childhood Education, Employed Parents, Employer Employee Relationship
Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs in Early Childhood Education: A Caveat.
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Jordan, Nicola H. – Young Children, 1993
Examines definitions of sexual abuse and primary prevention; considers the appropriateness and fairness of child abuse prevention programs in the light of child abuse theory and developmentally appropriate educational practices; and reviews the quality and effects of some programs. Suggests caregivers and educators consider greater parent and…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Cognitive Ability, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Ten Steps to Organizing the Flow of Your Family Day Care Day.
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Manfredi/Petitt, Lynn A. – Young Children, 1991
Offers 10 suggestions for organizing the flow of a family day care program's day. (BB)
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Child Role, Early Childhood Education, Family Day Care
Mentoring for Early Childhood Teachers and Providers: Building Upon and Extending Tradition.
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Whitebook, Marcy; Bellm, Dan – Young Children, 1996
Discusses mentoring as a professional development strategy to meet the needs of experienced and novice practitioners. Defines mentoring and differentiates it from supervision. Discusses the following aspects of early childhood mentoring programs: (1) goals and assumptions; (2) design and structure, including mentor qualifications and training; (3)…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Compensation (Remuneration), Early Childhood Education, Financial Support