Ross Thompson: Children’s Approaches to Learning
Listen to Ross Thompson as he looks into the Head Start ELOF and Approaches to Learning.
Understanding the ELOF: Stories from Experts
Listen as early childhood experts explain how the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) can support a continuum of learning for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The ELOF is grounded in comprehensive research around what young children should know and be able to do during their early years. This podcast series provides practical and useful information from experts on how to apply the ELOF to specific populations and support teaching domains. Some speakers in this series use the wording "native language" to mean home language.
Doug Clements: Math is Fundamental for Development
Doug Clements discusses the ELOF and mathematical thinking.
Mary Louise Hemmeter: Social and Emotional Development – Research to Practice
Listen to Mary Louise Hemmeter as she discusses the ELOF and social and emotional development.
Andy Meltzoff: Cognitive Development
Listen as Andy Meltzoff discusses the ELOF. Learn ways to provide effective learning experiences that support cognition.
Daryl Greenfield: Encouraging Our Youngest Scientists at Work
Hear from Daryl Greenfield as he talks about the ELOF and how cognition for infants and toddlers develops into scientific reasoning for preschoolers.
Brenda Jones Harden: Supporting Intentional Interactions in Home Visiting
Hear from Brenda Jones Harden as she takes a look at how the ELOF relates to the work that home visitors do with parents, families, and their children.