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Preparing Early Childhood Educators

Spring 2022

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Young Children is NAEYC's award-winning, peer-reviewed journal focused on educating children from birth through third grade.

This Spring issue of Young Children focuses on impactful practices for teacher educators and preparation programs. Delve into cluster articles about transforming syllabi and course assignments, in-class activities, and field experiences to be aligned with developmentally appropriate and equitable practices. Other articles in this issue include observing DAP in action in an infant-toddler setting, examining digital stories in Palestinian and US preschool classrooms, developing ethics codes for early childhood educators, and more.

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Preparing Early Childhood Educators

Annie Moses, Mary Harrill

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Preparing Equitable and Inclusive Early Childhood Educators: Three Evidence-Based Strategies

Sarah Garrity, Camille Catlett

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Identify, Apply, and Reflect: Supporting Early Childhood Teacher Candidates Through Innovative Field Experiences

Christine Lux, Nanci L. Red Bird, Allison B. Wilson

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Baby Steps: Using Service Learning to Integrate Art, Literacy, and Reflection with Infants and Families

Kathy Danko-McGhee, Pamela Chibucos

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The Power of Video Analysis: Developing Professional Vision and Anti-Bias Practices for Pre- and In-Service Teachers

Miriam Packard, Carolyn Brennan, Gail E. Joseph, Katharine Emerson-Hoss

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Toward Pro-Black Early Childhood Teacher Education

Meir Muller, Eliza G. Braden, Susi Long, Gloria Swindler Boutte, Kamania Wynter-Hoyte

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Diversifying the Workforce: Increasing the Number of Asian Americans in Early Childhood Education

Conrad Oh-Young, Jennifer Buchter, Delilah Krasch, Jenny Chiappe, Jun Ai, Shin Silver, Heather Bae, Neal Nghia Nguyen

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From Our President. Pathways to the Profession: Ensuring Women of Color Achieve Their Higher Education Dreams

Ann McClain Terrell

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De nuestra presidenta. Las trayectorias que conducen a la profesión: Garantizar que las mujeres de color cumplan su sueño de una educación superior

Ann McClain Terrell

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Making Connections. Compensation, Benefits, and Autonomy: There Is No Greater Investment

Rhian Evans Allvin

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Formar Conexiones. Remuneración, beneficios y autonomía: No existe mayor inversión

Rhian Evans Allvin

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Member Spotlight: Michelle Zamora

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Digital Stories in Palestinian and US Preschools: A Cross-Cultural Inquiry Project (Voices)

Majida “Mohammad Yousef” Dajani, Daniel R. Meier

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The STEAM Circle: How an Interdisciplinary Program Connects Children, Schools, and a Local Community

Kristin Scarola, Nicole Wallace, Carla Precht

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Focus on Ethics: Developing a Code of Ethics for Early Childhood Educators: Lessons Learned

Stephanie Feeney, Nancy K. Freeman, Eva Moravcik

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Rocking and Rolling: DAP in Action in an Infant-Toddler Setting

Kathy Kinsner

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The Reading Chair: Spring 2022

Isabel Baker, Miriam Baker Schiffer

Audience: Faculty, Student (higher education)

Topics: Professional Development, Higher Education, College, Student Teaching, Teacher Preparation, YC