4 Unexpected Jobs for Early Childhood Educators
While studying early childhood education can prepare you for a career in teaching, that's not all. You could also work as a counselor, manager, consultant, or nanny.
Development techniques for early childhood educators
Early childhood education can change children’s lives. Learn different techniques to improve motor, language, and socio-emotional development.
Male role models are hard to come by, especially in the classroom
From the time that education moved out of the home and into traditional classrooms, women were expected to teach and gender stereotypes abounded.
College applications start in kindergarten conversations
Pacific Oaks alumna starts promoting college in her kindergarten classroom to show children a way to make their dreams come true.
Course spotlight: Foundations of early childhood education
Did you know that child-sized furniture wasn’t widely available or considered until the early 20th century? There are a vast number of things that educational theorists have contributed to the classroom throughout history—which provides an important foundation for teachers.
Early Childhood Education: Bullying in the Classroom
Bullying in both the classroom and online is a pervasive issue that spans across several age groups. This article examines ways to keep your students safe.
Transition from pre-k to kindergarten with ease
Learn more about how to prepare for the transition as your child enters formal school years.
Reading as science and art
Catherine Walter, Ed.D., of Pacific Oaks’ School of Education shares her thoughts on a recent op-ed from The New York Times.
Early childhood education activities for families at home
Our Early Childhood Education faculty have compiled a list of useful resources families can readily access to engage their young children at home.
What we lose when coronavirus cancels in-person instruction
While teachers have made the most of the transition to distance learning, it still struggles to live up to classroom scholarship.
New to online learning? Here are 3 tips for a smooth transition
Navigating online learning can be challenging. However, with the right tools, it doesn’t have to be. Check out our three tips for a smooth transition!
How to Become a Special Education Teacher
Interested in becoming a special education teacher? Learn more about the role and requirements needed to become a certified special education teacher in this article.
