Monday | Sessions Yerba Buena Ballroom Salons 12/13
Foothill E
10:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
2:00–4:00 p.m.
How emerging subjectivity within and between us influences the developing mind
Equity in Education Interest Forums panel: Addressing the achievement gap for young children of color
This presentation is designed to examine the role of relationships, attachment, and theory of mind that emerge from the subjective experiences surrounding connections and interactions between teachers, caregivers, parents, and others in the lives of infants and toddlers. Specifically, the impact of negative influences and the disruption or breakdown in positive intersubjectivity will be addressed. Keith Pentz, Kaplan Early Learning Company. Social/Emotional Development
Yerba Buena Ballroom Salons 14/15 10:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
A new look at babies: From research to policy to practice Babies ask us to join them as companions in their search for meaning. How we respond to this invitation has lifelong consequences. Many believe that babies are not by nature conscious of people or of their surroundings, or that they are not yet capable of remembering, or that they must be taught key concepts and skills in an orchestrated curriculum. In video analysis of play and interactions, listen to babies’ points of view, take a critical look at these assumptions, and explore a new vision of babies as active meaning makers, companions, and imaginative partners in play and learning. Marsha Peralta, Folsom Lake College; Mary Jane Maguire-Fong, Maguire-Fong Consulting. Learning Environments
2:00–4:00 p.m.
The NAEYC Cultural Interest Forums will address the academic achievement gap and its impact on young children of color. Representatives from the Asian Interest Forum, the Black Caucus Interest Forum, the Latino Interest Forum, and the Tribal/Indigenous Early Childhood Network will address topics such as access to high-quality learning environments, family engagement, disproportionality in discipline, culturally responsive curriculum, and the role of ECE teachers as advocates for social justice and equity. Maurice Sykes, Black Caucus Interest Forum; Sandy Baba, Asian Interest Forum; Jorge Saenz de Viteri, Latino Interest Forum; Olivia Coriz, Tribal and Indigenous Early Childhood Network; Cathy Gutierrez-Gomez, Tribal and Indigenous Early Childhood Network. Diversity & Equity
Foothill F 2:00–4:00 p.m.
The culture of early care and education in six countries The culture of early care and education across six countries (US, UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, India, and Canada) will be compared and contrasted. Best practices such as the approach to risk vs. safety across the countries will be discussed. Small and large group discussion and application possibilities will be included. Susan Brenner, Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Linda Whitehead, Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Mumtaz Brown, Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Curriculum-Theories and Approaches
Foothill C 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Making, tinkering, and makerspaces: What you need to know about makerspaces and how teachers are using them in their classrooms STEM starts early! Learn about making, tinkering, and engineering in early childhood from this panel of experts, teachers, and practitioners. Cate Heroman, Cate Heroman, LLC; Peter Wardrip, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh; Megan King, Passaic Public Schools; Charity Baker, Southington Public Schools. Curriculum-Theories and Approaches
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