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An Early Childhood Collaboration Project in India. Cross-Continent Training of Trainers: A Relationship-Based Approach
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Stine, Helen; Aviles, Jill; McCreedy, Barbara; Rajesh, Anubha; Sethi, Ridhi; Gupta, Vini – Young Children, 2007
When a Virginia-based international consulting company extended its early education services to India, a model of collaborative, interactive training--Training of Trainers--was born. To apply the principles of quality early childhood education in India, training must be meaningful, sustainable, and relationship based. In this article,…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Quality, Foreign Countries, Training Methods
From Our President. Partnerships with Our Colleagues.
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Clifford, Richard M. – Young Children, 1997
Discusses the importance of educators' partnerships with colleagues, including the role of a shared sense of mission in the work environment. Considers the importance of providing highest quality services for children and their families and a healthy and supportive work environment for adults. Suggests that practitioners and parents need to…
Descriptors: Collegiality, Compensation (Remuneration), Cooperation, Early Childhood Education
The Executive Director's Testimony Before the House Education and Labor Committee
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Akers, Milton E. – Young Children, 1970
Defines priorities in the field of early childhood education in relation to children's experiences, leadership, nonprofessionals, parents, facilities, and coordination and integration of services. (DR)
Descriptors: Coordination, Early Childhood Education, Educational Cooperation, Educational Equipment
State and Community Planning for Early Childhood Systems.
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Galinsky, Ellen; And Others – Young Children, 1994
Describes eight components of planning initiatives for improving the quality and delivery of early childhood education: (1) creating linkages; (2) using data in planning; (3) improving program quality; (4) developing a coordinated professional development system; (5) financing the system; (6) creating new systems of governance; (7) building public…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Planning, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
From Our President. I Have Seen the Beginnings of a Transformation in Attitudes.
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Galinsky, Ellen – Young Children, 1990
Considers the public's growing recognition that early childhood education is good for young children. Addresses misconceptions that education and care are different and that the purpose of early childhood programs is to prepare children for school. (BG)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Educational Quality
New Challenges for Teacher Education. Facing Political and Economic Realities.
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Almy, Millie – Young Children, 1985
Discusses the role of early childhood teacher educators in recognizing the necessity to advocate for child care staff and its resulting benefits for children. Recommends that such advocacy can be woven into the teacher education curriculum and that students should actively participate and be provided role models to encourage development of active…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Change Agents, Child Caregivers, Cooperation
The Developmental Appropriateness of High-Quality Montessori Programs.
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Humphryes, Janet – Young Children, 1998
Examines the similarities between high-quality, fully implemented Montessori programs and other developmentally appropriate programs for young children. Focuses on the Montessori philosophy, human relations within the learning environment, the curriculum, areas of the Montessori classroom, relations between home and program, and the developmental…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Developmentally Appropriate Practices