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The National Association for the Education of Young Children ( NAEYC) is a large nonprofit association in the United States representing early childhood education teachers, para-educators, center directors, trainers, college educators, families of young children, policy makers, and advocates. [2] NAEYC is focused on improving the well-being of ...
Early childhood education, in its professional form, emerges in the United States in the early 20th century. In 1926, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAYEC) was founded, and is still active today. Around this time, we also see the inception of development education standards along with teacher training programs.
Developmentally appropriate practice. Developmentally appropriate practice ( DAP) is a perspective within early childhood education whereby a teacher or child caregiver nurtures a child's social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. [1] It is also described as a philosophy in child education that is based on child development ...
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The Child Development Associate ( CDA) Credential is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education (ECE) in the U.S. [1] The credential is awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition. To earn a CDA, applicants must demonstrate their competency in areas which support the healthy growth and development of children ...
Emergent curriculum. Emergent curriculum is a philosophy of teaching and a way of planning a children's curriculum that focuses on being responsive to their interests. The goal is to create meaningful learning experiences for the children. Emergent curriculum can be practiced with children at any grade level. It prioritizes:
Curricula in early childhood care and education ( ECCE) or early childhood curriculum [1] address the role and importance of curricula in the education of young children, and is the driving force behind any ECCE programme. It is ‘an integral part of the engine that, together with the energy and motivation of staff, provides the momentum that ...
Early Childhood Research Quarterly is an academic journal providing current research (predominantly empirical) in the field of early childhood (birth through eight years of age) education and development that was established in 1986. [1] [2] The journal also publishes occasional book reviews, practitioner/policy perspectives, and research reviews.