Professional Development for Multilingual Early Childhood Educators

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Title
Professional Development for Multilingual Early Childhood Educators
Creator
Gisela Morales Benitez
Degree Name
Masters of Science in Education
Project Type
Professional Project
Date
2025-03-01
Abstract
This professional project addresses the lack of professional development opportunities for Spanish-speaking in-home daycare educators. To support Spanish-speaking educators, the project introduced a SET Two-level professional development course in Spanish, enhancing educators' skills and promoting positive guidance for infants and toddlers. Rooted in motivational, adult learning, and critical race theories, the project emphasized self-esteem, self-actualization, and the importance of accessible training in educators' native languages. The project was successful, with 117 participants registered from across Oregon, demonstrating the demand for linguistically and culturally responsive learning opportunities. Of the 117 participants, 86.9 % reported feeling very satisfied with the content, and 100% recommended this class to other Early Childhood multilingual educators. This project advocates for equitable professional development practices that foster integration, belonging, and empowerment within the multilingual early childhood education community.
Keywords
early childhood education
multilingual educators
professional development
Committee Member
Cindy Ryan
Kathryn Morgan
Gregory Zobel
Rights
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Language
eng
spa
Type
Text
Identifier
pp_20250423
Item sets
Graduate Work