Benevolent Early Childhood Experiences in Early Childhood Professionals

Presenter: Cynthia Garcia Ponce

Presenter Status: Undergraduate student

Academic Year: 20-21

Semester: Spring

Faculty Mentor: Elita Amini Virmani

Department: Early Childhood Studies

Funding Source/Sponsor: Koret Scholars Program

President's Strategic Plan Goal: Adaptability and Responsiveness

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Abstract:

• Much attention in the Early Childhood field has focused on Adverse Early Childhood Experiences that early childhood educators have had growing up.

• However, limited research looks at the positive experiences early childhood professionals have had. 

• Research shows just like the Adverse Early Childhood Experiences Scale there is a Benevolent Childhood Experiences scale that assesses10 positive early childhood experiences.