Tuning In and Tuning Out--Learning Attitudes in Early Care and Education Training.

Hernandez, Luis A.; Smith, Connie Jo

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ERIC Number: EJ633417

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Publication Date: 2001

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Tuning In and Tuning Out--Learning Attitudes in Early Care and Education Training.

Hernandez, Luis A.; Smith, Connie Jo

Child Care Information Exchange, n138 p35-36,38,40 Mar-Apr 2001

Discusses early childhood practitioners' reluctance to continue their education. Focuses on the importance of developing a relationship with the adult learner that enables learning and clearly identifying the purpose for learning. Includes discussion of life stages, training needs, and the role of respect and pride. Offers suggestions for creating a support system for learning. (KB)

Descriptors: Adult Learning, Child Caregivers, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Educational Attitudes, Lifelong Learning, Preschool Teachers, Professional Development, School Attitudes, Student Motivation, Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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