Early Childhood Professionals: Toward a New Identity

Morrison, George S.

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“…A playing child is self-directed, involved, and absorbed. A child’s natural inclination to play must therefore be incorporated into daily activities (Greenberg, 1990; Kuschner, 1989; Morrison, 1991; Zeece & Graul, 1990). Research indicates that when play needs are taken into consideration, a basic kind of learning is facilitated, enhancing a child’s multi-dimensional growth and development (Burke, 1987; Cole & La Voie, 1985; Frost & Sunderlin, 1985; Hendrick, 1990; Johnson, Christie, & Yawkey, 1987; Newman & Newman, 1991; Piers & Landau, 1980; Saltz & Saltz, 1986).…”

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“…As women increasingly are an active and vital segment of the work force, it is not uncommon for child care experiences to begin in the infant or toddler years (Johnson, 1991; Morrison, 1991; Phillips, 1987). Some educators as well as parents begin to stress academic learning and vigorous perceptual, sensory, and language training during this critical developmental period (Kaufman & Hauser, 1986; Morrison, 1991). These adults may frequently place pressure on a 3- or 4-year old child to accomplish specific tasks successfully (e.g., reading, writing, formal arithmetic).…”

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“…A playing child may be engaged in simple expressive exercises that are rewarding in themselves, or in endeavors that may have potential value for later adaptation to other situations. Every child is unique, and the opportunities for play are infinitely variable (Hendrick, 1990; Mehren, 1992; Morrison, 1991; Sparling & Lewis, 1984).…”

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“…The significance of early childhood education has increasingly received national attention, contributing at times to some misunderstandings about the reciprocal relationship between play and learning (Fein & Rivkin, 1986; Frost & Sunderlin, 1988; Zeece & Graul, 1990). The importance of youngsters’ play is emphasized by child development specialists and researchers who view constructive play experiences as mandatory for high quality programming and optimal cognitive and socioemotional development (Frost & Sunderlin, 1985; Hendrick, 1990; Morrison, 1991). This article highlights primary factors to consider when evaluating therapeutic and didactic play experiences and illustrates how play activities can be adapted to meet children’s needs in a variety of contexts.…”

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Day by day: Playing and learning.

Kaufman¹

1994

International Journal of Play Therapy

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Discussion of the inherent value of youngsters' play highlights significant factors to consider when interacting with children in a variety of contexts. Appropriate play activities can provide optimal opportunities for healthy cognitive and socioemotional development. Presentation of several case examples illustrates the importance of integrating play in child development programs. PHILOSOPHICAL RATIONALEThis author regards play as the most complete of all possible educational processes. A child's play is a way of exploring and experimenting while building relations with the world and self. At play, a youngster learns to learn, discovers how to come to terms with others, cope with tasks, and master skills. A playing child is selfdirected, involved, and absorbed. A child's natural inclination to play This document is copyrighted by the American Psychological Association or one of its allied publishers.This article is intended solely for the personal use of the individual user and is not to be disseminated broadly.This document is copyrighted by the American Psychological Association or one of its allied publishers. This article is intended solely for the personal use of the individual user and is not to be disseminated broadly.

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Day by day: Playing and learning.

Kaufman¹

1994

International Journal of Play Therapy

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“…Today's Early Childhood Educators recommend that teachers use authentic/informal assessment for young children such as daily checklists/rating scales, portfolios, running record, anecdotal observation, and interview (Eliason & Jenkins, 2011;Morrison, 2015).…”

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The Continuing Influence of Froebel’s Kindergarten System in Current Early Childhood Education in the USA and South Korea

Park¹,

Yang²

2016

Pac Early Child Educ Res Assoc

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We (1) describe the origin of the kindergarten system invented by Froebel, (2) explain how Froebel's kindergarten system has influenced the kindergarten system in the USA and South Korea, and (3) offer conclusive statements and implications about the application of Froebel's original thoughts on the kindergarten system in both countries. Four objectives of this paper are: (1) to understand the original ideas of the kindergarten system invented by Froebel, (2) to review how Froebel's kindergarten system has been changed and modified after applying it both in South Korea and the USA, (3) to find the similarities of the application of the kindergarten system in the different countries, and (4) to re-think the kindergarten system for the future.

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The Importance of Preschool Children’s Portfolios in Kosovo and Their Meaning for Elementary School Teachers

Hajrullahu,

Sylaj

2023

ActPaed

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As a transition country, Kosovo faces many problems and challenges, especially in the field of the preschool education. As an issue of the early childhood education, among the new forms of child labor documentation, the portfolios are mentioned. Teachers build a rich picture of each child, combining strategies such as using the traditional tools of child study (for example, observations, anecdotal records, checklists) with newer documentation technologies such as photos, portfolios, and recorded conversations (New & Cochran, 2007). Purpose of this research was to gather data from preschool teacher, school teachers and parents regarding the children’s portfolios: the children portfolio in the preschool? How important are they for the primary school and for the parents? What the content? re some of issues that we research with this article.

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Early Childhood Professionals: Toward a New Identity

Cited by 10 publications

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Day by day: Playing and learning.

Day by day: Playing and learning.

The Continuing Influence of Froebel’s Kindergarten System in Current Early Childhood Education in the USA and South Korea

The Importance of Preschool Children’s Portfolios in Kosovo and Their Meaning for Elementary School Teachers

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