Back to Basics: Developmental Catalysts of Quality Improvement in Early Education and Care

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-207
Author(s):  
Emily C. Hanno ◽  
Stephanie M. Jones ◽  
Nonie K. Lesaux
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Early Education ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social And Emotional Development ◽  
Healthy Development ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Early Education And Care ◽  
Education And Care ◽  
Developmental Domains

Children’s experiences in early education programs can have a profound influence on their cognitive, social, and emotional development. In these settings, interactions with educators serve as catalysts for children’s healthy development. Yet too few children today are in the types of high-quality early learning environments marked by warm, cognitively stimulating exchanges. This review summarizes research on the features of settings that promote growth in children’s skills across a range of developmental domains, then describes research documenting these features across today’s early education and care landscape. Turning to strategies for cultivating these features across the diverse early education and care system, the discussion focuses on the central role of the educator. The conclusion draws implications for ongoing public preK expansion and quality improvement efforts, as well as highlights opportunities for future research to further these efforts.

Exploring the role of quality in a population study of early education and care

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 551-570
Author(s):  
Stephanie M. Jones ◽  
Nonie K. Lesaux ◽  
Kathryn E. Gonzalez ◽  
Emily C. Hanno ◽  
Rosa Guzman
Keyword(s):  
Population Study ◽  
Early Education ◽  
Early Education And Care ◽  
Education And Care

Developmental Psychology

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica M. Dollar ◽  
Susan D. Calkins
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Developmental Psychology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social And Emotional Development ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Social And Emotional Skills ◽  
Developmental Theories ◽  
Age Appropriate

This chapter considers the study of developmental psychology, with a focus on the acquisition of age-appropriate social and emotional skills from infancy through adolescence and its role in child and adolescent mental health and social adjustment. In particular, our goals are to (a) provide a discussion of leading relevant developmental theories; (b) describe important dimensions of social and emotional development from infancy through adolescence at the behavioral and biological levels and within the context of interpersonal relationships; (c) provide a selective review of the associations between emotion regulation abilities, social adjustment, and indicators of early psychopathology; and (d) discuss challenges for future research in the field of developmental psychology, focused on social and emotional research that may inform our understanding of the development of mental health challenges for children and adolescents.

Social and Emotional Development: The Role of Authenticity in the Psychosocial Development of Students With Gifts and Talents

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-114
Author(s):  
Tracy L. Cross
Keyword(s):  
Identity Formation ◽  
Psychosocial Development ◽  
Emotional Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social And Emotional Development ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Development Of Students

This column explores the concept of authenticity in the psychosocial development of students with gifts and talents. The author describes how authenticity is critical to students’ psychological well-being, particularly as it relates to their identity formation.

Early Education and Care: Beginnings

1995 ◽  
Vol 177 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith A. Schickedanz
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Education ◽  
First Century ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Early Childhood Programs ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Early Experiences ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
Early Education And Care ◽  
Education And Care

The importance of the earliest years of life has been recognized throughout history. Many philosophers and religious leaders have commented on the power of early experiences to affect the rest of a child's life. Early education leaders sometimes provided manuals and other materials to assist parents in educating their children at home, but schools for children under six are a very recent phenomenon. During the twentieth century, education for young children under six has become increasingly common, but this level of education is still not an integral part of most school systems. Perhaps the twenty-first century will see the development of seamless early childhood programs, preschool through third grade.

Long-term implications of early education and care programs for Australian children.

2015 ◽  
Vol 107 (1) ◽  
pp. 284-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebekah Levine Coley ◽  
Caitlin McPherran Lombardi ◽  
Jacqueline Sims
Keyword(s):  
Early Education ◽  
Early Education And Care ◽  
Education And Care

Building strong teacher–child relationships in today’s kindergarten classroom: Focusing on opportunities versus obstacles

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 275-286
Author(s):  
Kelley M White
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Development ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
School Adjustment ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social And Emotional Development ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
School Year ◽  
Kindergarten Classroom

Research documents that young children in high-quality teacher–child relationships experience better school adjustment and are more engaged in learning. Yet, many American kindergarten (age 5) teachers report spending less time on relationship building and children’s social and emotional development given pressure to have students reading and writing fluently by the end of the school year. In an attempt to better understand the dilemma facing today’s American kindergarten teachers, the principal investigator chose to re-enter the field while on sabbatical from her position as professor at a 4-year university. Through the use of qualitative methods and participant observation, she collected data in a variety of ways. Results revealed attempts to intentionally plan for relationship building and integrate relationship building into the academic curriculum. The teacher also built relationships with students by capitalizing on small moments and following the lead of the children. The study has a variety of implications for practitioners and for future research.

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