Category Archives: Featured
COVID-19/Coronavirus Updates
In an effort to update everyone on our current planning and preparations for the ELC related to the COVID-19/Coronavirus virus, […]
ELC Alumni Returns for Eagle Project
Never underestimate the connections formed in early childhood! Alexander Yarkhan was enrolled at the ELC full time from age one […]
Independence and Agency
It is important to first understand the meanings of both independence and agency. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines independence as, “not […]
2019 Early Learning Institute Information
Check out the latest information about the 2019 Early Learning Insitute by clicking here!
Messing About with Children: Applications of the work of Frances and David Hawkins in Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Kindergarten Project Work
Written by: Robyn Brookshire PhD., Director, UT Early Learning Center for Research and Practice Alex Morgan, Community Outreach Specialist, Boulder Journey […]
NAEYC Accreditation Announcement
Over the past year, The UT Early Learning Center for Research and Practice (ELC) has been working to become recognized […]
Pretend Play: Growing Children’s Minds
Enjoy this guest post by Melody Hobbs, Sarah Neessen, and Kathy Fitzgerald Authors: Melody Kay Hobbs, Ed.S. District Preschool Program […]
The Summer Before Kindergarten
This week our media coordinator, Dani Rose Thibus, spoke with WUOT about how to help families who have children entering […]
2018 Early Learning Institute
The University of Tennessee’s Early Learning Center for Research and Practice hosted the fourth annual Early Learning Institute on June […]
Growth Mindset and Pedagogical Leadership
Growth Mindset and Pedagogical Leadership Robyn Brookshire, PhD Director of the UT Early Learning Center for Research and Practice Kathy […]