Think, Feel, Act: Lessons from research about young children

The Early Years Division recently worked with various leading experts to develop six research briefs and several associated video clips for educators working in early years settings. These resources build on the existing resources that have been developed related to the Early Learning Framework. These resources can be found in the child care section of the Ministry of Education website at: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/childcare/research.html

The resources highlight recent research findings and practical tips for educators related to seven key elements of early years program quality. These elements include: positive adult-child relationships and brain development, learning environments, pedagogical documentation, pedagogical leadership, self-regulation, parent engagement, and inclusion. The resources are not intended to provide an in-depth analysis of each topic, rather they serve to highlight key ideas that educators may find useful in their understanding of young children. The resources are also intended to encourage critical reflection and discussion about these ideas and challenge educators as they consider their daily practice from new perspectives.