Distinctive Teaching and Learning Conference: Early Childhood

1310 India Hook Road,Rock Hill SC 29732

02 October, 2021

Description

This event features the writers of Distinctively Christian: Early Childhood Series of books. www.distinctivelychristian.com for more info Featured Writers and Conference Speakers: Distinctively Christian: A Christ-centered Approach to Early Childhood EducationDr. Milton V. Uecker, Author and General Editor , Professor Emeritus, Columbia International University (CIU)Dr. Lynn Hoekstra, Undergraduate Teacher Ed Director, CIU, Book 3 contributor. Dr. Michelle Clevenger, Professor of Early Childhood, CIU, Book 2 & 3 contributor Dr. Sandi Jolly, Early Childhood Principal, Westminster-Catawba Christian, Adjunct Graduate Professor , CIU, Book 2 contributorDr. Lana Cromeenes, Undergraduate Professor, CIU, Conference SecretaryJeannie Forrest M.Ed., Interim National Director of Early Childhood Education, The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Book 3 contributorSusie Prevette, Early Childhood teacher and Former Trainer for Search and Teach, National Insitute for Learning Development, Book 2 contributorIan McKeown, Early Childhood Movement Educator, Westminster-Catawba Christian School, Book 3 contributorConference PresentationsKeynotes: Christ-centered Early Education: What We Believe, Dr. UeckerRemember the Heart: Dr. Lynn HoekstraElective Breakout Session:Reengage Play for Healthy Learning, ClevengerStop Mowing the Lawn: Growing Resilience, HoekstraLet's Move to Learn: ForrestMotor Development Activities: Ages 2-4 , McKeownMotor Development Activities: Ages 5-7 , McKeownLaying the Foundational Beliefs of a Christian Worldview, UeckerOutdoor Play Spaces and Other Points of Interest, JollyInternalizing Number: Number Sense Development, ClevengerAre They Ready to Learn? How to Know and What to Do, PrevetteLet's Bring Them Outside, HoekstraDifferentiating Within the Early Ed. Classroom, CromeenesRed Light Green Light: Fostering Self-Regulation in Early Education, ForrestParticipants that attend six sessions (2 keynotes and 4 breakouts) will receive ONE CEU from CIU The mission of the Lowrie Center for Christian School Education at Columbia International University is to facilitate international networking, research, innovation and the advancement of enduring ideas foundational to excellence in Christian schooling around the world.