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Direct linkKenny, Maureen C.; Dinehart, Laura H.; Wurtele, Sandy K. – Young Exceptional Children, 2015
Many early childhood educators encounter children who exhibit sexual behavior and are not sure how to respond. Although they have had training in childhood development, sexual development is rarely given the attention it deserves. At the same time, early childhood education personnel often get training in child abuse and in their responsibilities…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Sexuality, Behavior Problems
Fulton, Jody Lynn; Myers, Barbara Kimes – Childhood Education, 2014
This article addresses a question that is of key importance in preparing early childhood personnel, especially those in inclusive environments: "How do we teach in ways that we want our students to teach?" There is an emphasis on developing a "community of practice" where professionals can share their work-related concerns and…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Early Childhood Education, Preschool Teachers, Inclusion
Download full textLandmark, Leena Jo; Geye, Trina – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2014
Because of the important role secondary special educators have in the transition to adulthood of adolescents with disabilities, it behooves educators to have an understanding of human development. The lifespan perspective on human development is particularly relevant to transition planning. Individuals with a lifespan perspective believe…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Special Education, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Role
Peer reviewedMahoney, Gerald; And Others – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1992
This paper asserts that the educational philosophy of early childhood education (ECE) emphasizes child-directed instruction based on children's interests, whereas early childhood special education emphasizes teacher-directed activities that promote the acquisition of specific developmental skills. Research on parent-child interaction that points…
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Brand, Marie – Children and Families, 1998
Examines strategies for developing challenging but appropriate programs for children with disabilities. Discusses the importance of identifying and understanding the particular needs of individual children; developing appropriate routines; maintaining ongoing communication with, and the involvement of, family members; and playing an active support…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Family Involvement
Mallory, Bruce L., Ed.; New, Rebecca S., Ed. – 1994
The current conceptualization of what is appropriate in early childhood education is overly narrow in its interpretation of the role of the teacher, and with respect to variations in cultural and developmental diversity. Based on this observation, this book discusses various issues surrounding diversity, inclusion, and appropriate early…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Peer reviewedHolder-Brown, Loreta; Parette, Howard P. Jr. – Young Children, 1992
Discusses some of the ethical concerns that early childhood professionals should consider when identifying or adapting assistive technologies for young children with such disabilities as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, visual impairments, and hearing impairments. (BB)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Civil Liberties, Day Care, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Peer reviewedHostetler, Lana – Young Children, 1991
Discusses ways for early childhood professionals to meet the objectives contained in the first of the National Education Goals for the Year 2000: the goal concerning readiness for school. (BB)
Descriptors: Birth Weight, Child Advocacy, Child Health, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Cloud, Debbie – 1996
A proposed position statement for a Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA) conference session focusing on children with special needs in the regular educational program is presented in the document. The proposal highlights the importance of inclusion of those children in a regular educational program and the need for caregivers to be able to…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Classroom Environment, Conferences, Counseling Techniques
