The More We Get Together

Benefits of Continuity for Early Childhood Educators Studies focused on continuity of care indicate that it may strengthen teachers' knowledge of child development and learning as they observe a consistent group of children over an extended period of time (up to three years) (McMullen 2017; 201...

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Published in:YC young children 2022-01, Vol.77 (4), p.90-93
Main Author: Parlakian, Rebecca
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attachment
Beginning Teachers
Child Development
Children & youth
Communication
Continuity of care
Early childhood education
Families & family life
Learning
Social capital
Social networks
Teachers
Toddlers
Wages & salaries
Young Children
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Summary:Benefits of Continuity for Early Childhood Educators Studies focused on continuity of care indicate that it may strengthen teachers' knowledge of child development and learning as they observe a consistent group of children over an extended period of time (up to three years) (McMullen 2017; 2018). Because teachers and children spend more time together, continuity of care deepens the relationships between them. Settings like these also make it more likely that families feel comfortable advocating for their children, which research indicates they do. Because of the community that arises in programs using this practice, families also tend to experience an increase in their social capital. To maximize the likelihood that families and educators have an opportunity to connect each day, programs can explore using schedules that ensure one lead teacher is present at morning drop-off and one is present at pickup. * Keep group sizes as small as possible.
ISSN:1538-6619
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