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Michael J. Haslip is an Associate Professor and Director of the McNichol Early Childhood Education Lab in the School of Education at Drexel University. He holds a PhD in Early Childhood Education from Old Dominion University, with additional degrees in International Development Studies and Teaching. His research focuses on social-emotional development, teacher professional growth, and sustainability education in early childhood contexts.
Dr. Haslip's research examines character education, altruism development, and spirituality in secular educational settings through mixed-methods approaches. His work integrates positive psychology frameworks with practical classroom applications, particularly exploring how educators model virtues and resolve workplace challenges. Recent projects investigate project-based learning for sustainability education and workforce development in early childhood systems.
His publications demonstrate consistent focus on educator practices, child development outcomes, and systemic educational improvements. Research trends show progression from foundational work on teacher-child relationships toward complex interventions integrating United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with moral education frameworks.
Funded Projects:
- Credentialing the Early Childhood Education Workforce ($169,044, FY25)
- Developing and Validating Play Assessment System ($79,352, 2023-2024)
- Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship Programs ($134,748-$149,700 annually)
As lab director, he oversees tutoring centers and career development programs supporting early childhood professionals. His leadership includes developing articulation agreements between institutions and creating professional development frameworks for educators.
