Play-based Learning Coaching & Teaching

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The Early Childhood Initiative is committed to play-based learning coaching and teaching. Associate Professor and PDG primary investigator Dr. Kimberly Nesbitt, the UNH Early Learning Coaching Team, and PDG staff are spearheading efforts to share best practices and promote successful implementation of play-based learning statewide through practice-based coaching, professional development for key stakeholders, the creation and dissemination of resources, and research. The University of New Hampshire's commitment to play-based coaching and teaching is grounded in evidence-based best practices, is informed by ongoing research, and supports collaborative statewide efforts in response to New Hampshire's 2018 play-based learning amendment and as part of the NH Preschool Development Grant (PDG).

Overview

Play-based Learning Defined

Practice-based Coaching & Research

Play-based learning task force

resources

 

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Contact

Karen DuBois-Garofalo, M. Ed.
Lead Early Learning Coach & Coordinator
University of New Hampshire
9 Madbury Road
Durham, NH 03824
karen.dubois-garofalo@unh.edu

 

 

Learn More About Coaching Opportunities

Karen DuBois-Garofalo, M.Ed.

   Lead Early Learning Coach & Coordinator
   University of New Hampshire
   9 Madbury Road
   Durham, NH 03824
   karen.dubois-garofalo@unh.edu

Learn More About EC Initiatives and Research

Kimberly Turner Nesbitt, Ph.D.

   Associate Professor
   Department of Human Development and Family Studies
   University of New Hampshire
   217 Pettee Hall
   kimberly.nesbitt@unh.edu