Observed differences between early childhood programs in the U.S. and Korea: Reflections of “developmentally appropriate practices” in two cultural contexts

2006 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 427-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Alison Clarke-Stewart ◽  
Young Lee ◽  
Virginia D. Allhusen ◽  
Myoung Soon Kim ◽  
David J. McDowell
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate Practices ◽  
Early Childhood Programs ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
Appropriate Practices ◽  
The U.S

Early Experiences With Family Involvement

2018 ◽  
pp. 42-64
Author(s):  
Jade Burris
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate Practices ◽  
Early Childhood Programs ◽  
Early Experiences ◽  
Appropriate Practices ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Successes And Challenges

This chapter reviews the impact early experiences with family involvement have on young children and their families, early childhood programs, and teachers. The author discusses the growing demand for early childhood services, characterized by a growing and changing society. There is discussion of developmentally appropriate practices and the ethical conduct of early childhood teachers as they navigate issues of social justice related to family involvement and engagement. The author presents findings from a recent pilot study to illustrate the successes and challenges experienced by eight diverse early childhood programs as they reflected on their family involvement practices. The author also emphasizes the importance of promoting equity and celebrating diversity through family involvement practices including examples, successes, and challenges that may arise.

Early Experiences With Family Involvement

2019 ◽  
pp. 505-527
Author(s):  
Jade Burris
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate Practices ◽  
Early Childhood Programs ◽  
Early Experiences ◽  
Appropriate Practices ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Successes And Challenges

This chapter reviews the impact early experiences with family involvement have on young children and their families, early childhood programs, and teachers. The author discusses the growing demand for early childhood services, characterized by a growing and changing society. There is discussion of developmentally appropriate practices and the ethical conduct of early childhood teachers as they navigate issues of social justice related to family involvement and engagement. The author presents findings from a recent pilot study to illustrate the successes and challenges experienced by eight diverse early childhood programs as they reflected on their family involvement practices. The author also emphasizes the importance of promoting equity and celebrating diversity through family involvement practices including examples, successes, and challenges that may arise.

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