This doctoral project introduces EmpowerED, an innovative professional development (PD) initiative set to revolutionize early childhood education by equipping educators with the tools to boost kindergarten readiness through enhanced teaching practices. Centered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, EmpowerED integrates key tenets from adult learning theory, social learning theory, and pedagogical principles. Its focus is to develop educators' skills in applying developmentally appropriate practices (DAP), specifically aimed at promoting fine motor skills and multisensory learning experiences.
EmpowerED is crafted as a user-friendly online training module, enriched with interactive elements including quizzes, video demonstrations, and case studies, to foster active participant engagement. It delivers a well-structured, evidence-based curriculum that equips educators with the strategies needed to create stimulating learning environments, thus enhancing the academic journey and lifelong success of their students.
Central to this project is a robust evaluation research plan designed to assess EmpowerED's impact on refining teaching methods and improving student outcomes. In anticipated partnership with the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), the program aims to significantly influence early childhood education by providing educators with essential skills to meet the varied needs of their students. By offering valuable insights into effective professional development strategies, this doctoral project stands to significantly influence educational practices and policies. It underscores the program's potential for creating a scalable and sustainable enhancement of early learning frameworks, with the ultimate goal of significantly enhancing educational practices and student achievements in early childhood education.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bu.edu/oai:open.bu.edu:2144/48756 |
| Date | 13 May 2024 |
| Creators | Mickel, Sarah Louise |
| Contributors | Telesmanic, Lauren |
| Source Sets | Boston University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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