Dodge, David. "Human Capital, Early Childhood Development." Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development. Eds. Richard E. Tremblay Ray D. Peters, Michel Boivin, and Ronald G. Barr. Ottawa, Canada: n.p., 2004. Web. 30 Nov. 2009.
The author of this article has a PhD. and is from Ottawa, Canada. In his article he is discussing the importance of early childhood development. He discusses that only recently has the topic made it into economic literature for schooling, on the job training, and so on. He then goes into a discussion about what makes for successful early childhood development. Ending with a statement that human capital should be invested in the young. After reading this article I found it surprising that only recently early development has come to the attention from many. I also learned some important aspects that make early childhood development important and successful.
"Early Childhood Education in China." pbs.org PBS & Precious Children, 1993. Web. 30
Nov. 2009.
The author of this article is an early childhood teacher that was able to travel to China. In China she not only taught early childhood learners but she also did a lot of research regarding the early childhood education system in China. In the article she explains many aspects of the Chinese early childhood programs and also compares certain aspects to the American early childhood education system. She breaks her findings into sections such as curriculum, types, schedule, teaching methods, etc. Her point being other countries value early childhood education and early childhood education can be taught in different ways while teaching us about China. After reading the article I am better able to see a different point of view on early childhood education. Also I can see that other countries value early childhood education as I do and as America does.
Braden-Clarke, Carol. "Early Childhood Education is Vital." Evansville Courier & Press
22 Apr. 2007 [Evansville, IN]. www.courierpress.com. Web. 30 Nov. 2009.
The author of the article is the president of United Way of Southwestern Indiana and wrote the article for the Early Childhood Development Coalition. In this particular article is writing about the importance of early childhood education. She also states that every child deserves a great start and success. The best way to do so is offer early childhood education. She then shares some research about early childhood education. After the facts and research she begins to write about her community and what role early childhood education plays there. She ends by stating that children are the future and to ensure a nice future for ourselves we must invest in the children. After reading the article I learned some research facts that have been reiterated. I learned that communities around the country need to invest more in the children.
Lara-Cinisomo, Sandraluz; Fuligni, Allison Sidle; Daugherty, Lindsay; Howes, Carollee;
Karoly, Lynn. "A qualitative study of early childhood educators' beliefs about key
preschool classroom experiences" The Free Library 22 March 2009. Web. 30
November 2009.
The authors of this article conducted a study using early childhood educators. They were gathering data about their beliefs on preschool experiences. The article is sharing the study they conducted and the results/information from the study. In the introduction they give a brief detail of early childhood education, the importance of early childhood education, and a brief discussion about varying teaching styles and/or beliefs. After reading this article I am better able to understand the importance of early childhood education because there are so many different beliefs and opinions. I can also use information from the article to better myself as a teacher by being aware of the different teaching styles and it proves there are different learning styles as well.
"Education." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. Web. 30 Nov. 2009.
The authors of the website dictionary.com offer a free online dictionary. They try to give the most accurate definitions and offer more than one for pretty much any word you search for. There are many different references that can be accessed through dictionary.com as well. After reading the definitions offered for “education” I have a better understanding of what the literal meaning of education is instead of the “teacher version.”
Lunenburg, Fred C. Early Childhood Education Programs Can Make a Difference in
Academic, Economic, and Social Arenas. N.p.: n.p., 2000. 519. Sam Houston
State University. EBSCO. Web. 23 Nov. 2009.
The author of this article is part of the Center for Research and Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership at Sam Houston State University. In the article he is writing about the preschool experience and how to make it meaningful and high quality. He also talks about different styles/types of preschool, the family experiences, and ending with prenatal care. The overall message is how to get children prepared and ready for the K-12 schools system and that early childhood or preschool plays an important role in doing so. After reading this article I am more aware of some of the different types of preschools. I also am better able to argue the importance early childhood education/preschool plays on school readiness for children.
Rivera, Miquela. "Importance of Quality Early Childhood Education." The Hispanic
Outlook in Higher Education (2008): 1-4. FindArticles.com. Web. 30 Nov. 2009.
Vaughan, JoAn.
The author of this article has a PhD. and is a clinical psychologist. She has eight years experience in early childhood policy and program development and consultations. In this article she is writing about Latino students in the early childhood education system. I believe that a lot of what she is saying relates to all children and not just specifically Latinos. Some of her points are critical to all students but she stresses the importance for Latino students. She discusses higher education and to succeed in higher education early childhood education is extremely important. After reading this article I am more aware of the challenges that students have and overcome regarding their ethnicity. As I said, early childhood education is important for all students but reading the stress factors on Latino children I am more aware of extra challenges.
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