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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education 8th Edition George S. Morrison
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Chapter 2
Early Childhood Education Today
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Kevin M. Dartt
Walden University
Joyce E. Myers
University of Texas Arlington
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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison
Copyright © 2017, 2014, 2011 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Learning Outcomes
- List critical, contemporary issues that influence the practice of early childhood education
- Describe the characteristics of a culturally diverse classroom
- List examples of strategies for teaching and learning in the inclusive classroom
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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison
Copyright © 2017, 2014, 2011 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Learning Outcomes
- Identify strategies to prevent violence, bullying, and abuse in my classroom.
- Explain ways teachers can be politically aware and keep current in the rapidly changing field of early childhood education.
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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison
Copyright © 2017, 2014, 2011 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Issues Influencing the Practice of Early Childhood Education
Changing Families
Working Parents
Fathers
Single Parents
Teenage Parents
Wellness and Healthy Living
Illnesses
Obesity
Poverty
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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison
Copyright © 2017, 2014, 2011 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Providing for
Cultural Diversity
Diversity
Multicultural
Awareness
Multicultural infusion
Foster cultural awareness
Use appropriate instructional materials
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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison
Copyright © 2017, 2014, 2011 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Ways to Help English Language Learners
- Develop content around a theme
- Visual aids and hands-on activities
- Use routines to reinforce language
- Engage ELL learners with English speakers
- Allow nonverbal responses
- Use technology
- Respect, preserve, and honor children’s culture
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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison
Copyright © 2017, 2014, 2011 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Violence, Bullying
and Abuse
- Violence
- Prevent/reduce violence in children’s lives
- Bullying
- Talk, walk, squawk
- Childhood Abuse and Neglect
- Reporting child abuse
- Seeking help
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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison
Copyright © 2017, 2014, 2011 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Federal and State Involvement
in Early Childhood Programs
- Increased funding of early childhood programs
- Race to the Top (RTT)
- No Child Left Behind Act (Public Law 107–110
- Focused attention on developing educational and social programs to serve young children and families
- Preschool programs in public schools
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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison
Copyright © 2017, 2014, 2011 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Technology and Interactive Media
Active and hands on
Enhances feelings of success
Avoid passive screen time such as television
Integrate into daily learning activities
Use non-violent software and content
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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison
Copyright © 2017, 2014, 2011 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Twenty-First Century Learning Skills
- Core subjects and 21st century themes
- Learning and innovation
- Information, media, and technology skills
- Life and career skills
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