The ELC An Early Childhood Learning Community at Work

The ELC professional development model was designed to improve the quality of teacher candidates’ Practicum field placements and align teaching in field placements with Learning Standards used in the teacher education program. Teams of four educators from varied settings worked in a Practicum placem...

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Main Authors: Bridge, Heather (Author), Melita, Lorraine (Author), Roiger, Patricia (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] Open SUNY 2020.
Series:Open textbook library.
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Table of Contents:
  • Part I: Setting up the Early Learning Community (ELC)
  • 1. Building Blocks for the ELC
  • Part II: Case Studies2. Improving Children’s Socio-Dramatic Play
  • 3. Developing a Science Area
  • 4. Improving Opportunities for Physical Play
  • 5. Improving Play at the Sensory Table
  • 6. Boys’ Capacity to Express Emotions
  • 7. Improving Differentiation during Morning Meetings
  • Part III: Reflections
  • 8. Participants’ Responses to the ELC
  • 9. Conclusion
  • Appendix A: Educators’ Questionnaire
  • Appendix B: Teacher Candidates’ Questionnaire