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Dr. Candra Thornton

Assistant Professor

Department of Early Childhood & Special Education
Education Building 213
(910) 962-2194 Phone
(910) 962-3988 Fax
thorntonc@uncw.edu

Courses Taught

EDN 204 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
EDN 302 - Child Observation & Assessment 

EDN 385 - Field Experience in Early Childhood Education
EDN 450 - Infant and Toddler Program Models
EDN 451 - Adaptive Practices in Early Childhood
EDN 465 - Practicum in Education of Young Children (B-K)
EDN 466 - Enhanced Practicum in Preschool Settings 
 




Professional Service

Co-editor, Focus on Infants & Toddlers, Quarterly
Member, Association for Childhood Education International
Member, National Association for the Education of Young Children
Member, American Education Research Association
Member, International Play Association



Research Interests

Children’s Play
Pre-service Teacher Beliefs
Feminist Studies


Additional Information

Vita

 
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Watson School of Education, University of North Carolina Wilmington
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