Intentional Teacher

Choosing the Best Strategies for Young Children's Learning

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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How do pre-schoolers learn and develop? What are the best ways to support learning in the early years? This revised edition of The Intentional Teacher guides teachers to balance both child-guided and adult-guided learning experiences that respond to children’s interests and focus on what they need to learn to be successful in school and life.This edition includes:New chapters on science, social studies, and approaches to learningUpdated, expanded information on social and emotional development, physical development and health, language and literacy, math, and the creative artsPractical teaching strategies that are illustrated with classroom-based anecdotesIntentional teaching does not happen by chance. This book will help teachers apply their knowledge of children and of content to make thoughtful, intentional use of both child-guided and adult-guided experiences. Co-published with HighScope Press.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2014-10-02
Mått:211 x 271 x undefined mm
Vikt:816 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:304
Förlag:National Association for the Education of Young Children
ISBN:9781938113062

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Ann S. Epstein is the Senior Director of Curriculum Development at HighScope Educational Research Foundation in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Her areas of expertise include curriculum development, professional development, research and program evaluation, and child and program assessment.

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Deeply respectful of the role that teachers play in children’s lives, Epstein brings to life a sophisticated approach to teaching that is both committed to child development principles and sensitive to the demands of educational content. This book is a must-read for educators, parents, advocates, and policy makers."" — Travis Wright, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Innehållsförteckning

Preface Why a Revised Edition of The Intentional Teacher?Chapter 1 Introducing Intentional TeachingChapter 2 Best Practices for Intentional TeachingChapter 3 Approaches to LearningChapter 4 Social and Emotional LearningChapter 5 Physical Development and HealthChapter 6 Language and LiteracyChapter 7 MathematicsChapter 8 ScienceChapter 9 Social StudiesChapter 10 Creative ArtsChapter 11 Reflections on Intentional TeachingGlossaryResourcesReferencesIndex