Position, Department
Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education
Contact Information
abeshima@hawaii.edu, 808-845-9296
Courses Taught
ECED 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
ECED 110 Developmentally Appropriate Practices
ECED 115 Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child
ECED 131 Early Childhood Development: Theory into Practice
ECED 140 Guiding Young Children in Group Settings
ECED 151F Field Experience Practicum #1 in Early Childhood
ECED 151S Field Experience Practicum #1 in Early Childhood Education Seminar
ECED 170 Introduction to Working with Infants and Toddlers
ECED 245 Child, Family and Community
ECED 274 Infant-Toddler Environments and Relationships
ECED 296C Preschool Laboratory: Field Experience in Early Childhood Education II
ECED 296P Preschool Seminar: Field Experience in Early Childhood Education II
Research
Service
General Education Diversification Board Member
CTE General Education Committee Member
Tech II Division Personnel Committee Chair
International Education Committee member
Professional Activities
CLASS Observer (Toddler, Pre-K-3)
School Community Council Chairperson
Court Appointed Special Advocate
Child Care Registry Panel Member
Gilman International Scholarship Program Selection Panelist

