Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Preschool Through Primary Grades
Inbunden, Engelska, 2006
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Fri frakt för medlemmar vid köp för minst 249 kr.This book is a thorough examination of day—to-day aspects of standards-based, developmentally appropriate teaching of young children.
Using student-friendly, readable language, Jo Ann Brewer demonstrates how to integrate developmentally appropriate practice into the early childhood curriculum. The extensive coverage of curriculum, particularly early literacy and language, is a hallmark of this popular book. There is also a heavy focus on diversity, special needs students, and real-world experience from teachers currently in the classroom.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2006-11-14
- Mått223 x 285 x 28 mm
- Vikt1 410 g
- FormatInbunden
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor576
- Upplaga6
- FörlagPearson Education
- ISBN9780205491452
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- Table of ContentsEvery chapter begins with a “Table of Contents” and “Focus Questions.” Each chapter contains “Summary,” “Reflection,” “Explorations and Activities,” “An Expert Speaks,” “Celebrating Diversity,” “Chapter Summary,” “Key Terms,” “Children with Special Needs” and “Resources for Further Reading.”Part One: Foundations of Early Childhood Learning1. Young Children Growing, Thinking, and LearningDevelopmentally Appropriate Practice.Theories of DevelopmentBehaviorist TheoryMaturationist TheoryConstructivist TheoryMultiple Intelligence TheorySocial Learning TheoryEcological Systems TheoryTheoretical Influences on TeachingTheoretical Influences on ObservationsChildren's DevelopmentPhysical DevelopmentSocial DevelopmentEmotional DevelopmentIntellectual Development2. Designing Schools for Young ChildrenEarly Schools for Young ChildrenKey People in Early Childhood EducationOther Influences on Early Childhood EducationChanges in Early Childhood EducationThe Child-Care MovementKindergartenHead StartPrograms for Children with Special NeedsEarly Intervention ProgramsContemporary Models of Early Childhood ProgramsThe Montessori ModelThe Behaviorist ModelThe Constructivist ModelSummaries and ComparisonsResearch on Program Models3. Creating an Environment for LearningPlanning a Learning EnvironmentStructuring a Physical EnvironmentRoom ArrangementPhysical ClimateAssessing the EnvironmentInstructional MaterialsLearning AreasBeginning the YearManaging Learning AreasPlanning the Outdoor EnvironmentPlanning for Safety–Inside and Out4. Planning Learning Activities.Curriculum DesignCurriculum OrganizationDevelopmentally Appropriate CurriculumRationale for an Integrated CurriculumSelecting a ThemeImplementing the ThemeEvaluating the ThemeLearning PlansMandated Lessons and GoalsMulticultural Education and Anti-Bias CurriculumComputers in Early Childhood ProgramsTeaching and Learning with ComputersYoung Children OnlineSchedulingDetails of the ScheduleSimplifying RoutinesAdapting the ScheduleKindergarten: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Alternate-Day ProgramsOther Scheduling Issues5. Play: Learning at Its BestDefining PlayTypes of PlayCharacteristics of PlayLevels of PlayPurposes of PlayIntellectual DevelopmentSocial and Emotional DevelopmentPhysical DevelopmentDevelopment of Play BehaviorsInfancyPreschoolEarly Primary GradesMiddle ChildhoodPlay in School SettingsRoles of the TeacherPlay in Primary ClassroomsBenefits of Play at SchoolSelecting Materials for PlayPlay as a Teaching StrategyCommunicating the Benefits of PlayPlay and Academic LearningOutdoor Play6. GuidanceDefining Discipline, Punishment, and GuidancePunishmentGuidancePlanning for Guidance in the ClassroomPreventing Behavior ProblemsStrategies for Guiding BehaviorTeaching Skills and BehaviorsGuiding GroupsMaking Guidance DecisionsBehavior-Management SystemsAssertive DisciplineGlasser ModelGinott ModelDreikurs ModelAssessing Behavior-Management Systems7. Assessment and ReportingDefining Assessment and TestingTypes of AssessmentTypes of TestsTesting Young ChildrenHigh-Stakes TestingNo Child Left Behind (NCLB) ActStrategies for AssessmentTalliesRunning Narratives or LogsIncident RecordsNarrativesAnecdotal RecordsChecklists and Rating ScalesRecords of Conversations, Conferences, and InterviewsRubricsParent QuestionnairesSelf-EvaluationsOrganizing Assessment DataPortfoliosReporting Assessment DataReport CardsConferencesStudent-Led ConferencesNarrative ReportsTelephone CallsCasual ConversationsNewslettersVideotapesEvaluating Assessment and ReportingProgram Assessment8. Working with Parents and ParaprofessionalsParent InvolvementRealities of Parent-Teacher RelationshipsImplications for TeachersEncouraging Parent InvolvementTeacher and School StrategiesParent RolesActivities for Involving ParentsCommunication with ParentsSchool HandbooksHome VisitsParent Visits to SchoolLetters and NotesTelecommunicationCommunity ResourcesVolunteers in the ClassroomWorking with ParaprofessionalsPart Two: Content Area Curriculum 9. Celebrating the Magic of LanguageDefining LanguageCharacteristics of LanguageSystems of LanguageLearning LanguageSequence of Language DevelopmentTheoretical Models of Language LearningTeaching LanguageCreating an Effective EnvironmentStandards for Language DevelopmentObserving Language LearnersProviding Activities That Encourage Language Growth10. Developing LiteracyDefining LiteracyTeacher Qualities that Support LiteracyEvaluating the ResearchUnderstanding How Literacy DevelopsStandards for Reading TeachersProgram Elements That Support LiteracyGoals of Literacy InstructionStandards for Literacy DevelopmentOral Language and Listening SkillsMusic as a Literacy ActivityReading Aloud and StorytellingLearning about PrintAttending to SoundPresenting Selected TextCommercial Programs for Literacy InstructionHelping all Children Feel Successful as Literacy LearnersLearning to WriteDevelopment of WritingConventions of Written LanguageThe Writing Process with Young ChildrenAssessing the Development of LiteracyObserving Oral LanguageObserving WritingDetermining Knowledge of Books and PrintObserving Reading11. Manipulation and Discovery through MathematicsDefining MathematicsLearning MathematicsTeaching MathematicsStandards for Mathematics EducationThe Strand ModelMaterials for Mathematics InstructionManipulativesCalculators and ComputersIntegrating Mathematics into the CurriculumMathematics and PlayMathematics and LiteracyMathematics and LiteratureAssessment of Mathematical12. Manipulation and Discovery through ScienceDefining ScienceLearning ScienceManipulation, Observation, and DiscoveryThe Scientific ProcessTeaching ScienceEnsuring SafetyTeaching Basic Concepts and Encourage Positive AttitudesPlanning the Sequence of ActivitiesStandards for Science EducationIntegrating Science into the CurriculumScience and Literacy13. Encouraging the Creative ArtsThe Importance of Art ExperiencesGoals of Arts EducationStandards for Arts EducationVisual ArtsStages in DevelopmentGoals of Visual Arts ExperiencesStandards for Visual Arts EducationSuggested Visual Arts ExperiencesArt versus Craft ActivitiesMusicGoals of Music ProgramStandards for Music EducationSingingPlaying InstrumentsListening ExperiencesApproaches to Music InstructionMovement and DanceMovement ExperiencesDance EducationStandards for Dance EducationDramaEncouraging DramaStandards for Drama EducationRoles of the SpecialistsAssessing Experiences in the ArtsIntegrating the Arts into the Curriculum14. Living Together: The Social StudiesDefining Social StudiesLearning Social StudiesA Constructivist ViewTeaching Social StudiesMultiple Views of the Social Studies CurriculumCurrent ExpectationsStandards for Social Studies EducationPlanning Social Studies ExperiencesIntegrating Social Studies into the CurriculumSocial Studies ThemesCelebrating Holidays15. Promoting Wellness: Physical Education and Health, Nutrition, and Safety EducationPhysical EducationEncouraging Motor DevelopmentGoals of Physical Development ProgramsStandards for Physical EducationPhysical Education ActivitiesHealth, Nutrition, and Safety EducationHealth EducationNutrition EducationSafety EducationIntegrating Physical Education and Health, Nutrition, and Safety Education into the Curriculum