Critical Issues in Early Childhood Professional Development

Effective teaching leads to positive student outcomes, and professional development for early childhood teachers is key to improving both. But what exactly do we mean by "professional development"? What effect does it have on school readiness? which models and approaches really work? This is the book the early childhood field needs to take the crucial first steps toward definitive answers. Top experts in early childhood education help readers A timely volume on a high-priority topic in early education, this resource provides the solid foundation of knowledge the field needs to focus future research studies and make informed decisions about teacher preparation.Martinez-Beck, Lvelisse is the author of 'Critical Issues in Early Childhood Professional Development ', published 2005 under ISBN 9781557668257 and ISBN 1557668256.