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EJ521944 PS524721
Title: The Professional Development of Early Childhood Teachers.Author(s): Spodek, Bernard
Source: Early Child Development and Care, v115 p115-24 Jan 1996
Publication Date: 1996
ISSN: 0300-4430
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Opinion papers (120)
Journal Announcement: CIJAUG1996
Defines "professional
development" for early childhood teacher education, and cites
the nine principles of effective professional development created
by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Outlines the different stages of teacher development put forth by
Fuller and Katz. Believes that interaction with persons at higher
stages of professional development is necessary for maturation in
teaching. (MOK)
Descriptors: Developmental Stages; *Early Childhood Education; Educational
Theories; *Professional Development; *Teacher Education; Teaching
(Occupation)
Identifiers: Fuller (Francis); Katz (Lilian G); National Association
Educ of Young Children
