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Carter, Margie – Exchange: The Early Childhood Leaders' Magazine Since 1978, 2011
In so many cases, hours spent focused on documenting accountability to standards actually decreases the possibility for quality improvements through genuine reflection, self-examination, and the exercise of intelligent judgment. Focusing only on ratings and requirements narrows one's thinking and exemplifies the tendency toward stagnation. The…
Descriptors: Teachers, Administrators, Child Care, Accountability
Friedman, Dana E. – Exchange: The Early Childhood Leaders' Magazine Since 1978, 2007
Quality Rating System (QRS) initiatives define levels of quality based on research and then support providers with funding and technical assistance to increase their quality. Each program is assessed and given a number of "stars" to indicate to parents what level of quality the program has reached. In this article, the author describes…
Descriptors: Administrators, Child Care Centers, Rating Scales, Program Evaluation
Talley, Karen – Exchange: The Early Childhood Leaders' Magazine Since 1978, 2005
Working closely with others often gives rise to conflicts as each individual is driven by different and usually conflicting preoccupations and concerns. This article discusses the 3,000 year old 9-sided star-shaped paradigm known as Enneagram and how it is advantageous to early childhood professionals. This personality inventory purports that…
Descriptors: Models, Teacher Attitudes, Conflict, Interpersonal Relationship