Creating Respectful Caring Cultures From Birth to Three: Moving From Research to Policy

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

Five papers will be presented in this symposium focused on respectful caregiving in group care environments for children ages birth-three years. Researchers present findings from their research and professional development experiences related to primary caregiving, continuity of care, and sensitive responsiveness in the caregiving of infants and toddlers in group care. The meaning of the presenters’ collected scholarship, as well as that of others from a review of the literature will be discussed in terms of quality improvement systems in birth-three caregiving and in the preparation and ongoing support of teachers, as well as how to move forward to influence state regulations, national accreditation and other policies that influence respectful care and education for infants and toddlers, and their families.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Early Education and Child Development

Chair

• Mary Benson McMullen, Indiana University

Papers

• Infants, Toddlers, and Their Caregivers: Current Research on Interactions and Implications for Professional Preparation - Deborah J. Norris, University of Oklahoma; Diane M. Horm, University of Oklahoma

• Assessing Interactions and Relationships in Infant Toddler Care - James Elicker, Purdue University; Ji Young Choi, Purdue University; Treshawn Anderson, Purdue University

• Assessing Primary Caregiving in Infant/Toddler Rooms - Karen Ruprecht, Purdue University; Lisa Henley

• Cultures of Well-Being Built on Respect in Birth to 3 - Mary Benson McMullen, Indiana University; Hyojin Kim, Yakima School District; Alina Mihai, Indiana University; Na Ra Yun, Indiana University - Bloomington

• Using Research to Guide Efforts to Meet Babies’ Developmental Needs - Peter L. Mangione, WestEd

Discussant

• Nancy K. File, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee