Emerging Trends in Early Childhood Education.pdf

1. Early childhood education (ECE) is a wide-range of topics that you should be aware of. Whether you
are a teacher or just care about kids, keeping up with the latest trends in the field is a great way to
nourish the little ones in your life.
Seeing the ideas being discussed in ECE conferences can be uplifting. There is still a lot of research
that shows that early childhood development can have a lasting impact on children and adults. Many
studies also suggest that when done right, ECE can help children develop their social and academic
skills.
Despite how important early childhood education is, it doesn’t always mean that we have the
necessary skills to guide the kids. This is why it’s important that we keep up with the latest trends in
the field.
Aside from being able to keep up with the latest trends in the field, you don’t have to spend a lot of
time watching educational documentaries to keep up with what’s happening in ECE. We asked
experts in the field to share their thoughts on some of the key trends that they’re seeing in the field.
One of the key trends that’s happening in the field is the increasing emphasis on systematic phonics
instruction. According to Christina Williams, the owner of Book Bums, this is due to the growing
number of experts and community groups denouncing the harmful effects of the curriculum being
promoted by major publishers.
Many of the research centers that are located in Hanford are focused on the outdated assumptions
that are being used in the teaching of reading. With the increasing number of experts denouncing
the harmful effects of the curriculum, Williams sees changes coming in the field.
According to Williams, she has seen many teachers who are not able to teach children to read and
spell well. She says that the main reason why this is is is due to the universities not teaching them
how to properly implement phonics instruction. This is because many of them are not able to grasp
the concepts of words. In addition, the materials used in the teaching of reading are often based on
outdated methods that leave a lot of students behind.
Due to the lack of skilled teachers in the field, many ECE professionals are struggling to stand out
from the crowd. According to Chris Drew, a university instructor, there are many individuals working
in the field who lack the necessary skills to teach phonics. He advises aspiring teachers to
thoroughly study and demonstrate their competency in this subject in their job interview.
Since learning to read is a vital component of academic success, it’s very important that ECE
professionals are able to change the paradigm regarding this subject. According to Williams, too
many students are not able to read at a high level and end up in the criminal justice system. She is
also grateful for the increasing number of teachers who are able to implement effective reading
instruction.
According to Drew, the Scandinavian approach to ECE is starting to gain popularity in the North
American market. It’s no wonder that people are eager to try out this new approach to teaching.
Besides being able to bring some fresh air into the classroom, the goal of this type of teaching is to
provide a conducive environment for learning.
Drew also noted that the increasing number of children being exposed to nature through play is also
a contributing factor to the increasing number of children being able to develop their physical and
academic skills. He said that playing in natural environments can help children build a connection
with their local ecosystem.
Although the popularity of Forest Schools has increased, many schools still lack the necessary
space to accommodate them. This is also the reason why many teachers are also incorporating
natural elements into their lessons. Aside from being able to bring some fresh air into the classroom,
the goal of this type of teaching is to provide a conducive environment for learning.

2. The achievement gap is a statistical measure that shows the differences in the academic
achievement of different groups. It is calculated by various factors such as the graduation rates of
students, college enrollment, and grade point averages. It can also be used to identify groups that
are most likely to perform well in college and in life. Among the other factors that can affect the
achievement of students are their first language and the type of language they are learning.
The achievement gap is also used by the federal government to determine the funding for ECE. In
2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act gave states the opportunity to evaluate their needs for ECE
and apply for grants. These grants are then allocated to programs that are designed to help improve
the academic skills of children.
One of the most crucial components of a successful education is the assessment of student
learning. This is also one of the primary metrics that schools have to measure in order to identify
their success with their young learners.
Early education centers that are serving disadvantaged children may receive more funding from the
state if they can demonstrate that their students are making academic progress. These centers are
usually located in areas where children from low-income families live.
The new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides a framework for the continuous assessment
of student learning. It can also help schools develop effective strategies and implement new state
initiatives.
In addition to being used in schools, technology is also becoming an integral part of ECE as experts
in this field continue to consider how to teach it to their students. One of the most challenging factors
that they have to consider is how to prepare children for the digital age.
Aside from being used in schools, technology is also becoming an integral part of ECE as experts in
this field continue to consider how to teach it to their students. Despite the positive effects of
technology, there are still many questions that teachers have to consider.
One of the most important factors that ECE professionals have to consider is how kids are
interacting with technology. According to the Common Sense census, there are four main forms of
technology that children can use.