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Direct linkCaselman, Tonia D.; Self, Patricia A. – Children & Schools, 2008
Early identification of social-emotional behavioral problems in infants and preschoolers is critical. Nine parent-report and caregiver/teacher-report instruments measuring preschool social-emotional behavioral problems and strengths are reviewed. Advantages to the use of parent-report and caregiver/teacher-report instruments are that they are easy…
Descriptors: Identification, Psychometrics, Evaluation Methods, Child Caregivers
Kagan, Sharon Lynn; Kauerz, Kristie; Tarrant, Kate – Teachers College Press, 2007
In this important new book, Sharon Lynn Kagan and her colleagues focus on the nearly 5 million individuals who have the responsibility of caring for and educating nearly two thirds of the American children under age 5 who spend time in nonparental care. Providing the most thorough synthesis of current research on the early care and education…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Teacher Effectiveness, Child Care, Child Caregivers
Sullivan, Debra Ren-Etta – 2003
Whether a center director or teacher aide, child care professionals share in the leadership process every day. This guide draws on the author's more than 23 years of experiences to help early childhood teachers at all levels make the most of their roles as leaders in the lives of children, families, and fellow educators. The guide combines…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Child Caregivers, Instructional Leadership, Leaders
Download full textKatz, Lilian G. – 2003
Noting that early childhood professionals around the world have a great deal in common with each other and often understand one another better than persons in their own countries who do different kinds of work, this paper explores how quality early childhood programs might meet the needs of all children. The paper first explores trends affecting…
Descriptors: Child Care Quality, Child Caregivers, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Criteria
Alexander, Nancy P. – 2000
Noting that good training results from the instructor's skill, knowledge, and ability to plan a session based on what participants need and want, this book is a comprehensive guide that illustrates how to design, organize, conduct, and evaluate early childhood workshops and training seminars. The book includes sections on troubleshooting problem…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Early Childhood Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Instructional Materials
Telleen, Sharon; And Others – 1981
The observation manual provides a system for the naturalistic observation of interactions between the preschool child and the caregiver. It can be used in research with the preschool aged child and the parent or teacher in home, laboratory, or school settings. The behavior categories included are applicable for collecting frequency data or…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Classroom Observation Techniques, Guidelines, Interaction Process Analysis
Weiss, Heather B. – 1987
Early childhood educators are advised to confront difficulties arising from Alaska's economic problems by establishing coalitions between families with young children and service providers, with the intention of creating new programs and maintaining existing family support and education programs. Evidence of the desirability of a wide range of…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Community Action, Early Childhood Education, Family Programs
Vermont Early Childhood Work Group. – 2001
Based on the view that the quality of children's early experiences depends largely on the knowledge, experience, and skills of the people who work with them, this guide for early childhood practitioners in Vermont is designed to help them prepare and carry out a personally tailored professional development plan. The guide is presented in four…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Individual Development
Peer reviewedHatfield, Loretta M. – Young Children, 1981
Describes approaches to inservice evaluation of early childhood teachers, and provides a rationale and guides for conducting teacher evaluations. A sample form for inservice evaluation is included. (RH)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Child Caregivers, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
Johns, Nancy; and Harvey, Cathie – Child Care Information Exchange, 1987
Describes a six-step process to guide day care staff who work with parents to solve problems related to child care. Engaging parents in each step can increase parents' understanding of child development, enhance their self-confidence, and build mutual trust and respect between parents and staff. (NH)
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Parent Teacher Cooperation
Scallan, Patricia Clark – Child Care Information Exchange, 1987
Discusses coaching programs designed to give direct supervision and feedback to teachers through on-site support and technical assistance. Three coaching models cited are peer, mentor, and technical. States that research demonstrates benefits to teachers being coached, to teachers acting as coaches, and to schools. (NH)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Child Caregivers, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education
Carter, Margie – Child Care Information Exchange, 1992
Presents a checklist that early childhood program directors can use to evaluate staff performance. The checklist enumerates positive behaviors in the areas of general work habits; attitudes and skills with children, parents, classes, and co-workers; and professional development. (AC)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Check Lists, Child Caregivers, Day Care Centers
Child Care Information Exchange, 1992
Lists a total of 32 references and resources on techniques for conflict resolution in the preschool classroom, most dated in the 1980s and 1990s. (LB)
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Classroom Techniques, Conflict Resolution, Early Childhood Education
Neugebauer, Bonnie – Child Care Information Exchange, 1992
Introduces "Beginnings," a 16-page, pull-out section that contains workshop materials for directors to use in teacher training. This issue of "Beginnings" deals with the theme of conflict resolution. (LB)
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Conflict Resolution, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education
Klass, Carol S. – 1999
Based on the view that child development occurs within a relationship involving mutuality and that development and the teaching/learning process are intertwined with the social environment, this book examines the critical relationship between child care providers and the young children they care for and teach. Along with an extended discussion of…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Caregivers, Child Development, Day Care
