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Erwin, Elizabeth J.; Kipness, Noreen A. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1997
Examines the role of democracy in education and its importance in early childhood education programs, including benefits to children. Discusses implications for early childhood education programs that include children with disabilities, makes suggestions for promoting democracy in inclusive early childhood environments, and identifies…
Descriptors: Democratic Values, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
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Duncan, Tashawna K.; Kemple, Kristen M.; Smith, Tina M. – Childhood Education, 2000
Examines the use of behavioral strategies in inclusive early childhood education settings, focusing on positive reinforcement. Notes that developmentally appropriate practice does not preclude the use of reinforcement as incentives. Describes different types of reinforcers and answers frequently asked questions about reinforcement strategies.…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Boyle, Martha; Korn-Rothschild, Sarah – Teaching Pre K-8, 1994
Contains 27 specific suggestions for teachers with special needs children mainstreamed in their classroom, particularly children with visual and auditory perceptual difficulties and poor motor skills. Notes that teachers need to make sure that directions, visual and verbal cues, learning materials, and computers are appropriate for children with…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Classroom Techniques, Computer Uses in Education, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Daniels, Ellen R.; Stafford, Kay – 1999
The Step by Step program was begun in 1994 as an experiment linking sound early childhood educational (ECE) practice with concepts of democracy to create classrooms in which children practice choice and learn critical thinking skills, and in which parents actively participate in their child's education. This manual extends the concepts of…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Childhood Needs, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment