iPods, Internet and Apps, Oh My

2013 ◽  
pp. 1650-1668
Author(s):  
Sally Blake ◽  
Denise L. Winsor ◽  
Candice Burkett ◽  
Lee Allen
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate Practice ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Design And Technology ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Beliefs About Technology ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

This chapter explores perceptions about technology and young children and includes results of a survey answered by Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) and Early Childhood Education (ECE) professionals in relation to age appropriate technology for young children. Integration of technology into early childhood programs has two major obstacles: (a) teachers’ attitudes towards and beliefs about technology and (b) perceptions of what is developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) in their classrooms. The issue of what constitutes developmentally appropriate practice for young children in relation to technology in early childhood education classrooms is one that may influence technology use in educational environments. The framework for this chapter explores perceptions of early childhood and instructional technology practitioners and their views of what is and is not appropriate technology for young children.

iPods, Internet and Apps, Oh My

2011 ◽  
pp. 76-95
Author(s):  
Sally Blake ◽  
Denise L. Winsor ◽  
Candice Burkett ◽  
Lee Allen
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate Practice ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Design And Technology ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Beliefs About Technology ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

This chapter explores perceptions about technology and young children and includes results of a survey answered by Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) and Early Childhood Education (ECE) professionals in relation to age appropriate technology for young children. Integration of technology into early childhood programs has two major obstacles: (a) teachers’ attitudes towards and beliefs about technology and (b) perceptions of what is developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) in their classrooms. The issue of what constitutes developmentally appropriate practice for young children in relation to technology in early childhood education classrooms is one that may influence technology use in educational environments. The framework for this chapter explores perceptions of early childhood and instructional technology practitioners and their views of what is and is not appropriate technology for young children.

Educator licensure overlap in the early grades: Why it occurs, why it matters, and what to do about it

2019 ◽  
Vol 101 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-17
Author(s):  
R. Clarke Fowler
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Elementary Education ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
The United States ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Appropriate Practices ◽  
Educational Importance

In the United States, 48 states have recognized the educational importance of the early years by awarding stand-alone early childhood education (ECE) licenses that require specialized training in teaching young children. Yet, at the same time, teachers with elementary education (ELED) licenses are allowed to teach kindergarten in 34 states and 1st through 3 rd grade in more than 45 states. This means that teachers may be licensed to teach young children without receiving specialized early childhood training. R. Clarke Fowler explores the extent of the licensure overlap, the reasons for it, and the effects it has on early childhood education. He recommends moving toward a preK-3 license that requires teachers to learn developmentally appropriate practices for the education of young children.

The DAP Debate: Are we Throwing the Baby out with the Bath Water?

2001 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maree Aldwinckle
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate Practice ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Australian Context ◽  
Bath Water

Responses to the standardised guidelines for developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), as developed by Bredekamp in America, have sparked a debate about the usefulness of DAP as an approach to early childhood education. Australian commentators have joined this debate and are beginning to question the application of DAP in the Australian context. This article attempts to put the DAP debate into perspective by comparing aspects of the American and the Australian perspectives. Understandings of child development as a key determinant of early childhood practice are examined. Problems with detailing and articulating the evolving knowledge base from which early childhood educational practice is drawn are acknowledged. Further, the usefulness of following American trends that may not be applicable to the Australian scene is questioned.

Young Children and Metacognition: Do we know what they know they Know? And if so, What do we do about it?

1997 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorraine McLeod
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Piagetian Theory ◽  
Education Needs ◽  
Metacognitive Abilities ◽  
Teaching Learning

What do we know about what children know about their own knowledge and learning? What do children do about their knowledge? And how do they understand these things? For centuries, these questions have concerned those involved with young children. This paper offers an overview of the philosophies and influences which have underpinned research into the metacognitive abilities of young children during the last two decades. The implications of this research for current teaching practice will be discussed, and concerns and suggestions for the future will be offered. Recently, a number of comments have niggled at my consciousness; comments like those of Beverley Lambert (1992, p. 139) who suggests that, if the concept of cognitive development within ‘developmentally appropriate practice’ (Bredekamp, 1987, p.2–3) is based on Piagetian theory as she suspects, then ‘the field of early childhood education needs to reexamine its whole approach to the teaching-learning process.’ Comments from Di Catherwood (1994, p.25), who challenges researchers and practitioners to ‘reappraise the premises regarding early cognition that underlie early childhood education.’ And, from Mary Jane Drummond (1989, p.6), the disclosure that early childhood educators are concealing a ‘conceptual vacuum at the centre of our work.’ How can we begin to answer these criticisms and move forward from our present research base? How can the developing metacognitive abilities of our children be enhanced?

The influence of perception on the provision of early childhood education in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 179-188
Author(s):  
Samuel Oppong Frimpong ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Child Friendly ◽  
The Right ◽  
Future Education

An individual is born with millions of neurons and the quality of the experiences he/she will have at the early years can potentially determine the future life of that person. This makes quality early childhood education pivotal. However, the perception people have about this influence how they prepare themselves to provide that quality early childhood education for young children. Thus, this qualitative research purposively sampled 26 participants to elicit their views about the perception they have about the criticality of early years experiences and how the perception influenced how they were providing the early childhood education within the Kumasi metropolis of Ghana. Data in the form of interview were analysed thematically. The study found that experiences through the early childhood education are criticality serving as the foundation for future education. The study also found that developmentally appropriate infrastructure (such as tables and chairs sized to the height of learners, spacious and well-ventilated classroom), teachers who are specifically trained in early childhood education and child friendly pedagogy should be in place to ensure quality early childhood education and that how early childhood education was perceived greatly influenced how it was provided. The recommendations based on the findings are that, there should be more advocacy by teachers and headteachers on the criticality of early years experiences to ensure people’s sufficient appreciation for quality early childhood education for young children. Importantly, early childhood education should be completely detached from the primary and basic school to enable it receive the due attention and the needed provision. Individuals with the right perception should be engaged with the provision of ECE.

scholarly journals Management and Evaluation Program PAUD University

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Dina Novrieta ◽  
Listini Listini
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate Practice ◽  
Evaluation Program ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Academic Activities

Abstract: Early childhood education is a development interface, the development of children combines the innate potential (genetic) and potential environmental influences.Thus, social skills in management practice is necessary.This can be understood because the ability to socialize and communicate with others is very decisive in achieving organizational goals.This can be understood because the ability to socialize and communicate with others is very decisive in achieving organizational goals.Implementation of early childhood that is more pressing on academic activities (reading, writing, and arithmetic) and memorization that is less meaningful for children, should be directed to learning that is centered on the interests of children by applying learning in accordance with the developmental (Developmentally Appropriate Practice) DAP. Abstrak: Pendidikan anak usia dini adalah pengembangan antarmuka, perkembangan anak yang menggabungkan potensi bawaan (genetik) dan pengaruh lingkungan potensial. Jadi, keterampilan sosial dalam praktik manajemen diperlukan. Hal ini dapat dipahami karena kemampuan bersosialisasi dan berkomunikasi dengan orang lain sangat menentukan. dalam mencapai tujuan organisasi. Hal ini dapat dipahami karena kemampuan bersosialisasi dan berkomunikasi dengan orang lain sangat menentukan dalam mencapai tujuan organisasi. Penerapan pendidikan anak usia dini yang lebih menekankan pada kegiatan akademik (membaca, menulis, dan berhitung) dan menghafal yang kurang bermakna bagi anak-anak, harus diarahkan untuk pembelajaran yang berpusat pada minat anak-anak dengan menerapkan pembelajaran sesuai dengan DAP perkembangan (Praktik Tepat Guna Pembangunan).

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