Designing Engaging Early Childhood Environments Using Principals of ECE Program Pedagogical Approaches by Lisa Grant, Ed.D., Mikayla Martinez, Ed.D. and Tess Wood, MA

Join us to explore various early care and education pedagogies and how the principles of those approaches inform the design of early learning environments. The presenters, Lisa Grant, Ed.D., Mikayla Martinez, Ed.D. and Tess Wood, MA, will explore the fundamental elements of environmental design including: the physical environment, materials for infants and toddlers and preschool age children, culturally responsive environments, and universal design. You will also learn tangible strategies and ideas to begin creating a blueprint for learning spaces that support the needs of all children, foster learning and development, and represent your program’s unique vision, philosophy, and pedagogical approach.

In this Webinar, you will earn to:

• Use your understanding of pedagogy to make informed decisions about environmental design and materials to support young children’s learning.

• Leverage your understanding of children’s racial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds to create an environment that fosters a sense of belonging.

• Use your understanding of developmentally appropriate practice and the unique needs of children in your care to implement principles of universal design for learning in the physical environment.