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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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Goble, Carla B.; Moran, James D.; Horm, Diane M. – Zero to Three (J), 2009
Research continues to highlight the relationship between high quality preschool experiences for young children and the educational preparedness of their teachers. As a result, there is an increasing call for enhanced educational preparation for early childhood teachers working in the wide spectrum of programs serving infants, toddlers, and…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preschool Children, Course Content, Teaching Methods
Winton, Pamela J., Ed; McCollum, Jeanette A., Ed.; Catlett, Camille, Ed. – ZERO TO THREE, 2007
The key to improving the early education of all young children, including those with special needs, is the effective preparation and development of the professionals who work with them. "Practical Approaches to Early Childhood Professional Development" is a comprehensive planning resource for college faculty and consultants engaged in preservice …
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Adult Learning
Maude, Susan; Catlett, Camille; Moore, Susan M.; Sanchez, Sylvia Y.; Thorpe, Eva K. – Zero to Three, 2006
The quality of services for our increasingly diverse families with infants and toddlers depends upon the comfort, confidence, and competence of the personnel available to provide these services. Colleges and universities must be able to produce graduates who possess the necessary sensitivity, knowledge, and skills to serve children and families of…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Cultural Relevance, Cultural Differences, Universities