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Introduction |
The Early Childhood program is committed to the growth and well being of children from birth to eight years of age. The program is also dedicated to the professional education and personal development of early childhood teachers who will use their moral purpose and vision to advocate for children.
In guiding young children's learning and development, early childhood teachers must sensitively interact with a diversity of populations: the young child, parents, guardians, paraprofessionals, community organizations, and others whose actions affect children. They must also meet the needs and demands of diverse communities and cultivate intellectually vital, socially just, and aesthetically rich individuals.
The Program has three tracks:
M.A. in Early Childhood Education Pre-Certification
M.A. in Early Childhood Education In-Service
Advanced Certificate Program
Philosophy
The Early Childhood program envisions the teacher as a professional educator who understands the vulnerability of the early years and realizes the impact of these early experiences on later development and learning. Early childhood educators must possess a variety of values, skills, and tools including:
- an awareness and sensitivity about family, community, and educational influences on a child's development, personality, aspirations, and life opportunities.
- an active understanding of culture, language, ethnicity, gender, and ability differences and the importance of these differences in the educational process.
- the ability to reflect on the role of a teacher and on how this role is affected by multiple contexts.
- a desire for continual and collaborative professional growth.
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Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Esther Kogan
Early Childhood Education Program Director;
Associate Professor
Harvey Hall, Room 225
p - 516.877.4474
e - kogan@adelphi.edu
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