ECE-7010 v1

Hutton, E. (2020). Benefits of early childhood education [Streaming video]. Retrieved from SAGE Video.
Children enter kindergarten with huge differences in background and experiences. The speaker in this video explains how these differences relate to possible interventions in Kindergarten. As you listen to the video, consider impacts of your preschool program on children’s Kindergarten readiness. Duration: 00:02:05

Dodge, D. (2016). Creative curriculum, the. In D. Couchenour & J. Chrisman (Eds.), The sage encyclopedia of contemporary early childhood education (pp. 347-349).
The Creative Curriculum is one popular curricular model used in ECE centers. This resource explains how specific teaching strategies are utilized in this ECE curriculum. Read pages 347-349 for this week.

Counting the benefits of teaching math to 3-year-olds [Video file]. (2016). Retrieved April 29, 2020, from https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=102577&xtid=166941
This video shows 3, 4, and 5-year-olds getting their first introduction to math. The Building Blocks curriculum is designed to help build the foundation for the deep understanding of math concepts. Full Video (06:24)

Tomlinson, H. (2016). Developmentally appropriate practice. In D. Couchenour & J. Chrisman (Eds.), The sage encyclopedia of contemporary early childhood education (pp. 408-416).
Developmentally Appropriate Practice is a key term that is crucial to consider in all aspects of ECE. Read pages 408-416 for this week.

Collins, T. (2016). Early childhood teacher education. In D. Couchenour & J. Chrisman (Eds.), The sage encyclopedia of contemporary early childhood education. 480-487.
This resource contains information on best practices for ECE teachers, including information from the NAEYC. Please be sure to note the best practices for culturally and linguistically diverse young learners. Read pages 480-487 for this week.

Zinth, J., Weyer, M., Atchison, B., & Education Commission of the States. (2020). Enhancing STEM in P-3 Education. Policy Guide. In Education Commission of the States. Education Commission of the States.
In considering 21st-century Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), developmentally appropriate and relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education for our youngest learners deserves ample consideration.

Epstein, A. (2016). Intentional teaching. In D. Couchenour & J. Chrisman (Eds.), The sage encyclopedia of contemporary early childhood education. 758-762.
Intentional teaching is a teaching method that involves various specific strategies related to the developmental domains in ECE. Read pages 758-762 for this week.

Parette, H. P., Quesenberry, A. C., & Blum, C. (2010). Missing the boat with technology usage in early childhood settings: A 21st-century view of developmentally appropriate practice. Early Childhood Education Journal, 37(5), 335–343.
Similar to developmentally appropriate STEM education, the role of technology in young children’s lives and learning experiences must be considered in the 21st century.

Taylor, M. E., & Boyer, W. (2020). Play-based learning: Evidence-based research to improve children’s learning experiences in the kindergarten classroom. Early Childhood Education Journal, 48(2), 127-134.
Over the past few decades, academic expectations have trickled down to the kindergarten years, which typically used to be far more play-based in previous decades. This article makes a clear argument for the lasting benefits of play-based learning in kindergarten classrooms, in keeping with Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP).

Vicente, V. (2019, March 28). 6 free online podcast players you can use in any browser.