# ECD Principles and Practices

- By: Alice Hale
- Publisher: Chabot College
- Source: [LibreTexts](https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Chabot_College/ECD_Principles_and_Practices_(Hale))
- Licence: not stated by the source
- Read at LibreTexts: https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Chabot_College/ECD_Principles_and_Practices_(Hale)
- PDF: https://downloads.libretexts.org/api/v1/download/socialsci-172111/pdf

Explores the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions. Identifies professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. Introduces best practices for developmentally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children including how play contributes to children's learning, growth, and development.