Education
PRESCHOOL
TRENDS IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD
LEARNING
Early childhood learning
has been studied by educators,
lawmakers and researchers for
years to identify the importance
of learning at a young age.
Research has confirmed
that when educators
provide a valuable
education to early learners,
the benefits last a lifetime.
According to Educa, preschool
stakeholders across the U.S. are
addressing the need for a standard
in consistency and quality in early
education. States are taking a look at
child care centers, daycares and preschools
to develop an accreditation program that
ensures quality in a number of areas including
learning environment, increased parent
engagement, teacher experience and quality
center management.
Along with quality standardization, there
are other trends to keep an eye on for early
learners:
• Student Assessment – The achievement
gap is often used to assess the output of
students in different socioeconomic groups,
measuring grade point averages, test scores
and dropout rates. Since preschoolers
aren’t likely dropping out of school, early
learning centers focus on the importance
of providing ongoing education and
supporting students from a young age. This
includes reading to children, engaging them
in everyday conversations, establishing
routines and using positive reinforcement.
• Classroom Technology – Although use of
technology in early learning is still heavily
debated, it is proving to be a valuable
resource to students who may not as easily
have access to learning materials. According
to the Pew Research Center, 73 percent of
households have a computer with internet
accessibility, providing a platform for early
learners to participate in effective online
education from their homes.
• ECSEL Skills – Teachers are encouraged to
incorporate Emotional Cognitive Social
Early Learning (ECSEL) into lesson plans
for preschoolers. At a young age, emotions
are the tool of choice for children to express
themselves. Encouraging early learners to
be confident and understanding at a young
age provides an important platform for
growth into adolescence. ■
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