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ERIC Number: EJ641750
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-3301
Providing the Scaffold: A Model for Early Childhood/Primary Teacher Preparation.
Jacobs, Geralyn M.
Early Childhood Education Journal, v29 n2 p125-30 Win 2001
Presents the elements of a scaffolding model in early childhood teacher preparation programs. Describes the theoretical foundations provided by Piaget, Vygotsky, and Dewey. Discusses supports in the scaffold for preservice teachers including child development knowledge and national standards, the role of technology, modeling appropriate instructional practices, field experiences to apply skills, and opportunities for reflection. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Early Childhood Education, Higher Education, Models, Piagetian Theory, Preservice Teachers, Program Descriptions, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs, Theory Practice Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Social Constructivism; Vygotsky (Lev S); Zone of Proximal Development