Facilitating Children’s Social and Emotional Development in Virtual Preschool Learning: Implications for In-Person Teaching

Abstract

The authors discuss the challenges and opportunities for teachers in facilitating social and emotional development in preschool children, creating partnerships with their families, and addressing their impeded progress induced by COVID-19. The authors further illuminate lessons learned and provide implications for partnering with families during in-person instruction.

Keywords:

• child development
• COVID-19
• preschool children
• social and emotional development
• virtual learning

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Notes on contributors

Jennifer J. Chen

Jennifer J. Chen is professor of early childhood and family studies at Kean University in New Jersey. She has authored/coauthored more than 60 scholarly publications in various areas, including language and literacy development, early childhood education, and pedagogical practices. Email: [email protected]

Bryanna O’Donnell

Bryanna O’Donnell is a preschool teacher in New Jersey and a master’s degree candidate in early childhood education at Kean University. Email: [email protected]