ECE-7010 v1

An introduction to self-regulation [Video file]. (2015). Retrieved April 29, 2020, from https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=102577&xtid=192510
The speaker in this video discusses Vygotsky's theories regarding scaffolding and metacognition, especially with regard to young children’s language and social development. Segment 1 (02:52)

Yenawine, P. (2019). Art in school: As essential as language. American Educator, 43(1), 22–27.
The Reggio Emilia approach to ECE is especially known for its emphasis on the arts, but most ECE programs include the arts in some meaningful way because they are important to children’s growth and development. As the article explains, the arts are not only fun, but also help to develop thinking skills.

At Northcentral, you may be asked to prepare an assignment using PowerPoint.
This presentation will offer some guidelines to creating a successful presentation

Schweinhart, L. (2016). Curriculum and early childhood education. In D. Couchenour & J. Chrisman (Eds.), The sage encyclopedia of contemporary early childhood education (pp. 375-384).
Learning theories and curriculum go hand-in-hand in ECE. Consider which curriculum (or combination of curricular aspects) best suits your choice of ECE theorist/approach. Read pages 375-384 for this week.

Julius, G. D. (2019). How to incorporate research into early education. Exchange (19460406), 247, 48–51.
This article suggests ideas for implementing research into early childhood education. Most importantly, children should be in a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where they can learn via safe and free exploration. Read pages 48-51 for this week.

Karno, D. (2016). Models. In D. Couchenour & J. Chrisman (Eds.), The sage encyclopedia of contemporary early childhood education (pp. 865-866).
The author provides a basic primer on a few of the models (based on theorists/theories) for ECE. Read pages 865-866 for this week.

Saab, J. (2016). Montessori programs and environments. In D. Couchenour & J. Chrisman (Eds.), The sage encyclopedia of contemporary early childhood education (pp. 868-872).
The Montessori approach to ECE is one of many theorist/theory-based approaches to ECE. Read pages 868-872 for this week.

Chen, J. (2016). Multiple intelligences. In D. Couchenour & J. Chrisman (Eds.), The sage encyclopedia of contemporary early childhood education (pp. 890-891).
Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences can be a helpful guide as ECE professionals plan learning environments, curriculum, instruction, and assessment for young children. Read pages 890-891 for this week.

Mardell, B. (2019). Playful Learning in Early Childhood Classrooms. Exchange (19460406), 247, 53–56.
This article brings up logistical and practical issues with regard to playful learning in ECE. The three categories choice, wonder and delight are also presented.

Singer, E., & Wong, S. (2018). Reflections of Pioneers in Early Childhood Education research on their collaboration with practitioners in the development of theories and innovative practices. Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development, 38(2), 125–138.
The field of ECE has evolved over many years and decades. Some theories and theorists have come and gone over the years, while many have remained especially relevant and have evolved with our changing times. Consider your role as a teacher-leader and teacher-researcher as you read the reflections of these pioneers in the field.

Iorio, J. (2016). Reggio Emilia approach. In D. Couchenour & J. Chrisman (Eds.), The sage encyclopedia of contemporary early childhood education (pp. 1158-1161).
The Reggio Emilia approach to ECE is one of many theorist/theory-based approaches to ECE. Read pages 1158-1161 for this week.

Sobo, E. (2016). Waldorf education. In D. Couchenour & J. Chrisman (Eds.), The sage encyclopedia of contemporary early childhood education (pp. 1415-1417).
The Waldorf approach to ECE is one of many theorist/theory-based approaches to ECE. Read pages 1415-1417 for this week.