"Developmentally appropriate teaching means that we approach children from where they are and not from where we think they ought to be(Eliason & Jenkins, 2003, p.25)."

Kimberly Schirner, M.Ed.

908-526-1200 x8286

Kschirne@raritanval.edu

Education:

Currently pursuing an Ed.D, Educational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University, Orlando, FL

M.Ed., Teaching and Learning, Gratz College, Melrose Park, PA

B.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Maryland College Park Campus, College Park, MD

A.A.,  Communications, Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ

Courses:

ECHD 173 Early Childhood Curriculum                                    ECHD 255 Foundations of ECHD

ECHD 250 Methods                                                                  ECHD 280 Field Experience 

ECHD181 Child Growth & Development                                    ECHD 184 Teaching Language Arts

ECHD 300, 301,302 Early Childhood Co-Op                               INTD 285 Infants and Toddlers

Links:

http://www.naeyc.org                                                                  http://www.teachers.net/

http://www.reading.org                                                               http://www.state.nj.us/njded/cccs/

Reference:

Eliason, C. & Jenkins, L. (2003). A Practical Guide to Early Childhood Curriculum (7 ed.). Columbus: Merrill Prentice Hall.