What Is Early Childhood Development? A Guide To Brain Development
Please note, based on availability your practicum may be outside of your program location. Connect with your peers at one of our events and get the latest research, best practices, and tools. Explore key early childhood topics such Developmentally Appropriate Practice, play, and math. Our Program A lack of education during the early childhood years for orphans is a worldwide concern. According to UNESCO, a preschool curriculum is one that delivers educational content through daily activities and furthers a child's physical, cognitive, and social development. Generally, preschool curricula are only recognized by governments if they are based on academic research and reviewed by peers. In 2017, researchers reported that children who participate in ECE graduate high school at significantly greater rates than those who do not. Additionally, those who participate in ECE require special education and must repeat a grade at significantly lower rates than their peers who did not receiv...