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ECED21203 Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education
LueCrecy Ragan & Emily Harris · Arkansas State University-Beebe
In the contents: 01: Foundations in Early Childhood Curriculum · 1.01: Foundations in Early Childhood Curriculum- Connecting Theory and Practice · 7.1.03: Early Childhood Curriculum and Pedagogy
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Observation and Assessment in Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Michelle Sands · Northern Illinois University
In the contents: 01: Introduction to Assessment and Its Many Purposes in Early Childhood Education and Care · 1.03: Assessment as a Critical Component of Early Childhood Education and Practice · 1.05: Six Purposes of Early Childhood Assessment
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Music in Early Childhood
Janine T. McGrath · Seminole State College
In the contents: 04: Music in Early Childhood Development
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Gayle Julian et al. · Washington State Early Childhood Faculty
Introduction to Early Childhood Education is found in the common course inventory in Washington State. It is one of the first courses found in the ECE Initial Certificate and holds a set of common student learning outcomes that are aligned with Washington State Core Competencies as published by the Department of Children Youth and Families www.dcyf.wa.gov as well as the national organization: National Association for the Education of Young Children www.naeyc.org.
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Administering Early Childhood Services in Nova Scotia
Barbie McCuaig and Meghan Hightower Smith · Nova Scotia Community College
Administering Early Childhood Services in Nova Scotia describes the duties and preparation of early childcare administrators. Although the book was written for use in Nova Scotia and Canada it is more broadly useable.
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ECED 23103 Literature and Language Arts Early Childhood
Penny Cook & LueCrecy Ragan · Arkansas State University- Beebe
In the contents: 1.01: Early Childhood Learning Standards · 3.01: Recognizing the Power of the Early Years · 10: The Big Five of Early Literacy
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The Role of Equity and Diversity in Early Childhood Educatio
Miachelle Andrade · Rio Hondo College
This text is designed for students interested in working in children's programs and educational settings, and addresses the similarities, variety, and multiplicity found within programs and educational settings for young children, school age children, and adolescents. Topics covered include family values, culture, race, gender, social class, sexual preference, language, and abilities.
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Children with Differing Abilties in Early Childhood Education
Western Technical College; Image source: Pixabay · Children with Differing Abilties in Early Childhood Education
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Social-Emotional Development in Early Childhood
Laura Daly · Woodland Community College
In the contents: 01: What Is SEL and Why It Matters in Early Childhood · 4.04: Supporting Self-Regulation in Early Childhood Classrooms · 6.16: Emotional Competence in Early Childhood Classrooms
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Early Childhood Literacy Engaging and Empowering Emergent Readers and Writers - Birth to Age 5
Christine Pegorraro Schull, Leslie La Croix, Sara E. Miller, Kimberly Sanders Austin, and Julie K. Kidd · Virtual Library of Virginia
In the contents: 1.02: Recognizing the Power of the Early Years
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Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education
Kathleen Sutherland · Arapahoe Community College
In the contents: 01: Foundations in Early Childhood Curriculum-Connecting Theory to Practice · 1.04: Incorporating 21st Century Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom
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Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education
Gina Peterson and Emily Elam · College of the Canyons
This text focuses on the appropriate use of a variety of assessment and observation strategies to document child development and behavior. Child observations will be conducted and analyzed.
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Early Childhood Education: STEM
Nora Ziburski · Northwood Tech
In the contents: 04: Early Science Experiences · 05: Early Math Experiences · 5.01: Importance of Early Childhood Mathematics and Developing Number Sense
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Foundations in Action: Early Childhood Practicum and Field Experience
Shoshana Grattidge · Los Angeles Mission College
In the contents: 2.8.03: Play in the Early Childhood Classroom · 3.2.01: Typical Teaching and Non-Teaching Activities in Early Childhood Settings · 04: Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator
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Adult Supervision/Early Childhood Mentoring (CD 065)
Ancelma Sanchez & Ydania Garcia · East Los Angeles College
In the contents: 07: Reflective Practice in Early Years Education · 14.04: ECERS- Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale · 16: Advocacy for High Quality Early Education
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Administration and Management of Early Childhood Programs I
Julia Faumuina · Cerro Coso Community College
In the contents: 01: Chapter 1- Introduction to Early Childhood Programs · 1.01: Trends and Needs for Early Care · 1.02: Types of Early Care
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The ELC - An Early Childhood Learning Community at Work (Bridge, Melita, and Roiger)
Heather Bridge, Lorraine Melita, and Patricia Roiger · State University of New York Corland
The Early Learning Community (ELC) used an Action Research model, that assists educators in using a wide variety of investigative, analytical and evaluative, research methods designed to diagnose problems or weaknesses in their classrooms — whether organizational, academic, or instructional—and help educators develop practical solutions to address them quickly and efficiently.
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Exploring Early Childhood
Heather Carter & Amber Tankersley · Pittsburg State University
In the contents: 01: Introduction to the Early Childhood Profession · 1.06: Government Funding that Supports Early Learning · 3.04: Play in the Early Childhood Classroom
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Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education
Paris, Beeve and Springer · College of the Canyons
Welcome to learning about how to effectively plan curriculum for young children.
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Building and Supporting Professional Relationships in Early Childhood Education
May MacKenzie and Barbie McCuaig · Nova Scotia Community College
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