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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Ostrosky, Michaelene M.; Mouzourou, Chryso; Danner, Natalie; Zaghlawan, Hasan Y. – Young Exceptional Children, 2013
When teacher preparation is disconnected from classroom practice, preservice teachers are left to try to make this connection without the guidance and support of skilled mentors. Practicum or field experiences are essential for effective personnel preparation. Practicum experiences can provide situated learning for preservice teachers to…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Video Technology, Preservice Teachers, Microteaching
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Catlett, Camille – Young Exceptional Children, 2011
George Mason University faculty members Eva Thorp and Sylvia Sanchez remind us through their research findings and their teaching that family stories touch hearts, and hearts change minds. Accessing those stories requires more than just strong verbal skills. As the Chinese pictogram reminds us, effective communication takes heart, eyes, ears, and…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Early Childhood Education, College Faculty, Children
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Ostrosky, Michaelene M.; Cheatham, Gregory A. – Young Exceptional Children, 2005
Preservice teachers and current teachers alike face daily challenges that necessitate problem-solving skills. Conducting problem solving as a part of a group of professionals and the child's family can be beneficial because it encourages the offering of many perspectives, which allows for better understanding of the problem context. However, a…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Brainstorming