Childhood Education

What Is Early Childhood Education? 7 Things to Know About the Field Forming Future Generations Posted by Pertreena Cherrie on July 26, 2017  in Wheelock Community Four million children enter kindergarten each fall. The first day of school is nothing short of monumental. In fact, your parents probably commemorated this special day with a photo of you standing with your giant backpack and an apprehensive smile. You may remember nervously boarding the school bus, or perhaps you recall watching your younger sibling embark on their very first day of school. There’s a good reason for all of these memories: This is a huge milestone in a young life. But it’s far from the start of a child’s educational journey. From infancy to kindergarten, children undergo an unimaginable amount of gro...

5 Emerging Trends in Early Childhood Education For students considering a career in early childhood education, staying current with the most important trends in this field can provide added insights into required coursework and can often allow a more complete picture of the expected working environment after graduation. The U.S. Department of Education has established several key early childhood education initiatives that will shape the future of these vital learning experiences. Here are five trends to watch for 2016 and beyond. Increased Assessment of Young Learners Testing in the elementary and secondary school environments has been used to assess the performance of both teachers and students for years. These methods, however, may soon be put into place in some preschool and childcare environments to evaluate readiness for kindergarten or to identify subjects in which children might need extra help to excel. By providing parents with guidance on the performance ...

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