Basing Early Childhood Teacher Education on Adult Education Principles.
Overview & Synopsis
Emphasizes the need to encourage early childhood teachers to be active problem solvers and lifelong learners in their work with children. Suggests applying adult education theory to early childhood teacher education, including the concepts of autonomy, rich experience, and practical application of knowledge. Highlights implications and suggests strategies based on traditional methods of teaching and congruent with adult education principles. (BAC)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Basing Early Childhood Teacher Education on Adult Education Principles. |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Wadlington, Elizabeth |
| Subject & Discipline | Adult Learning, Cognitive Style, Early Childhood Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1995 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-72401 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |