Dr. Cindy McGaha
ProfessorChild and Family Studies
Contact
- Ext. 3749
- mcgahac@berea.edu
Office Location
- Emery 306/Child Development Laboratory
Office Hours
- Tue: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. In-person
- Also available by appointment
Biography
Cindy is a graduate of Berea College and came back to contribute to the mission of the College. She has degrees in Psychology and Human Development and Family Studies. Her work has focused on young children and she has conducted research in the areas of peer relations, disability, and early childhood education. She has also worked closely with child development laboratory programs which focus on training professionals for working with young children. Currently, she is the Program/Curriculum Director of the Child Development Laboratory at Berea College. Her current research focuses on using the Reggio Emilia philosophy in training preservice teachers and teachers in practice. She teaches the following courses at Berea College:
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Infant and Early Childhood Development
Infant Caregiving, Curriculum and Intervention
Preschool Curriculum
Variations in Early Childhood Development
Degrees
- M.S./Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- B.A., Berea College
Publications & Works
Anderson, A., Klutz, J., & McGaha, C. (2021). Reflecting on the fish tank: Using the Project Approach to make connections. Teaching Young Children, 14(3), 26-29.
Carter, J.; Broderick, J. T. & McGaha, C. (2014). Creativity and Curriculum: Explorations in Early Literacy: “Wild Things,” In Edwards, C. P. & Carotta, C. (Eds.) Listening to Children, Seeing Possibilities: Stories from an Inquiry Circle at the Center for Childhood Deafness, Omaha, Nebraska, and Beyond. Omaha, NE: Boys Town National Research Hospital.
McGaha, C.G, Cummings, R., Lippard, B. & Dallas, K. (2011). Relationship building: Infants, toddlers and two-year-olds. Early Childhood Research & Practice, 12(3). Online journal: http://ecrp.uiuc.edu/ .
McGaha, C.G., Marsh, C., Klutz, J., & Ashe, A.S. (2010). Journaling with toddlers and two-year-olds. Milestones, 33(3), 4-5.
McGaha, C.G. (2005). Better Baby Care in North Carolina. Milestones.
McGaha, C.G. (2004). NCAEYC in Washington, D.C.: Advocacy at work. Milestones, 24(1), 8-9.
McGaha, C.G. (2003). Strategies for young professionals. Milestones, 23 (1), 6.
McGaha, C.G. (2003). The importance of the senses for infants. Association for Childhood Education International: Focus on Infants and Toddlers, 16 (1), 4-5.
Snow, C.W. & McGaha, C.G. (2003). Infant development, 3rd edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
Collins, E.N. & McGaha, C.G. (2002). Create rewarding circle times by working with toddlers, not against them. Childhood Education, 78(4), 194-199.
McGaha, C.G. (2002). Development of parenting skills in individuals with an intellectual impairment: An epigenetic perspective. Disability & Society, 17(1) 81-91.
McGaha, C.G. & Farran, D.C. (2001). Interaction in the classroom: The effects of visual status and setting. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 95(2), 80-94.
McGaha, C.G., Snow, C.W., & Teleki, J.K. (2001). Family child care in the United States: A comparative analysis of 1981 and 1998 state regulations. Early Childhood Education Journal, 28(4), 251-255.
McGaha, C. & Woodward, A. (April 18, 2019). Ending child care deserts is possible in 2020. We would all benefit. Op-Ed. Lexington Herald Leader. https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article229410289.html
Brewer, D. & McGaha, C.G. (2014). Child Development/B-K Practicum Assessment Rubric. Boone, NC.
McGaha, C.G. (2006). Curriculum meetings: Our struggle with “No” in the classroom. Lucy Brock News, 10(2), 7-8.
McGaha, C.G. (2006). Overview of student participation at Lucy Brock. Lucy Brock News, 10(1), 2.
McGaha, C.G. & Brewer, D. (2005). Birth-Kindergarten field assessment rubric. Boone, NC: Hubbard Center.
McGaha, C.G. (2001-2002). Lucy Brock Child Development Laboratory: A source of learning. ASU Family & Consumer Sciences FOCUS Newsletter.