Connections & Commitments: Reflecting Latino Values in Early Childhood Programs.CONNECTIONS & COMMITMENTS: Reflecting Latino Values in Early Childhood Programs. Costanza For Costanza, see:
Eggers-Pierola works at the Education Development Center, a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. in Newton, Massachusetts The City of Newton in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, is an important residential suburb of Boston, which abuts it on the east. According to the 2000 census, the population of the Newton was 83,829, making it the tenth largest city in the state. . In 2004, she received the Schott Fellowship fellowship Graduate education A post-residency training period of 1–2 yrs in a subspecialty–eg, hand surgery, which allows a specialized physician to develop a particular expertise that may have a related subspecialty board; fellowship time is often in Early Care and Education. She has 25 years of experience as a teacher and researcher. Her work focuses on immigrant families and children. The first chapter of the book sets the framework for understanding the Latino culture. Eggers-Pierola then lists the values that are considered important and essential if young Latino children are to feel comfortable in the school setting: family, belonging, education, and commitment. The next four chapters go in-depth into each one of these values. Eggers-Pierola also includes, as part of each chapter, questions for refection REFECTION, civil law. Reparation, reestablishment of a building. Dig. 19, 1, 6, 1. and lists of resources, as well as "bringing ideas to life" selections. These selections provide activities and strategies to set into motion change in the classroom. Finally, Eggers-Pierola, in the last chapter of her book, shares recommendations and challenges for teachers to bring change to early childhood education. This is a wonderful book for educators at any level and anyone who wants to help Latino children have a feeling of belonging. It provides vital information to create a welcoming learning environment for all students. Eggers-Pierola focuses on the cultural values of Latino families, but the activities can help teachers understand students of any culture. Reviewed by Maren Roedenbeck, 2nd-grade teacher, Dr. Carlos Finlay Carlos Juan Finlay (December 3 1833 – August 20 1915, Havana), was a Cuban physician and scientist. Finlay was born Juan Carlos Finlay in Puerto Principe, Cuba of French and Scottish descent. He changed his name to Carlos Juan Finlay later in his life. Elementary School elementary school: see school. , Miami, FL |
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