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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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