Learning Centre

Open University

The Open University promote educational opportunity and social justice by providing high-quality university education to all who wish to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential.

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PEI Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture

The PEI Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture has a section for administrators and educators in the early childhood sector and the public school system. You will find documents and resources that support teaching and learning and information that describes our early childhood and school programs and services.

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Quebec Association for Preschool Professional Development

The Quebec Association for Preschool Professional Development promotes quality care for children in Quebec by providing ongoing professional development within the field.

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Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association

The Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association, SECA, is a nonprofit, membership based organization dedicated to the support of high quality early childhood care, development and education. SECA provides education, research, resources and services to early childhood educators and those interested in the growth and development of children.

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Science of Early Child Development

Science of Early Child Development

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Study.com

Study.com Free Online Child Development Courses & Learning Materials

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Training.com.au

Training.com.au offers childcare courses

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Video: Open-Ended Questions Guide Garden Observations

This video showcases a student-led lesson guided by the teacher’s use of open-ended questions. Brian Silveira has his pre-K students work in the garden, where they hone their observation skills by looking closely at plants.

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Video – Watch Language Skills Grow When They Make Playdough!

Lanie Igtanloc teaches her students to make playdough by measuring, mixing, and describing. While experimenting, watch how Ms. Igtanloc builds her students’ language skills by having them describe their observations.

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Video: Frontloading for English Language Learners

Carmen Ngan teaches her students new vocabulary through literature, discussion, and movement. Watch how Ms. Ngan uses Total Physical Response to engage her students in learning new words.