Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool

by Ann S. Epstein
Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool
Author: Ann S. Epstein
Publisher: High/Scope Foundation
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2007
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781573793001
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This guide presents a comprehensive introduction to the HighScope Preschool Curriculum, covering theory and research, teaching practices, curriculum content, assessment, and training. It offers an appealing format that includes examples, checklists, teacher anecdotes, and hands-on exercises. The book also serves as a practical guide to help you implement HighScope's active learning approach. Whether you are planning to adopt the HighScope Curriculum or are just looking for information on what it takes to have a successful active learning environment, this book is a must-have for all early childhood administrators and educators as well as students preparing to enter the field.

Educating Young Children

by Mary Hohmann
Educating Young Children
Author: Mary Hohmann
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Active learning
ISBN: 9781573791045
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The updated chapters include information on phonemic awareness and preschool reading, additional references, the latest Perry Preschool research results, recent research relating to brain development, and a complete description of a consistent approach to problem solving. Written for early childhood practitioners and students, this manual presents essential strategies adults can use to make active learning a reality in their programs. Describes key components of the adult ‚'s role: planning the physical setting and establishing a consistent daily routi≠ creating a positive social climate; and using High/Scope ‚'s 58 ‚"key experiences ‚" in child development to understand and support young children. Other topics include family involvement, daily team planning, interest areas, appropriate materials, the plan-do-review process, small- and large-group times. Offers numerous anecdotes, photographs, illustrations, real-life scenarios, and practical suggestions for adults. Reflects High/Scope ‚'s current research findings and over 30 years of experience.

Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool: Getting to Know the Highscope Curriculum

by Ann S. Epstein
Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool: Getting to Know the Highscope Curriculum
Author: Ann S. Epstein
Publisher: Highscope Press
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Active learning
ISBN: 9781573797016
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"This user-friendly guide covers all areas of HighScope's active learning approach, including adult-child interaction, learning environment, daily routine, assessment, parent involvement and staff development. It describes HighScope's curriculum content (which is aligned with state and national standards) and the key developmental indicators (KDIs) of early learning in each of the content areas: Approaches to Learning; Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development and Health; Language, Literacy, and Communication; Mathematics; Creative Arts; Science and Technology; and Social Studies."--Back cover.

Small-group Times to Scaffold Early Learning

by Ann S. Epstein
Small-group Times to Scaffold Early Learning
Author: Ann S. Epstein
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2011
Genre: Education, Preschool
ISBN: 9781573793629
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"A set of colorful, durable, easy-to-use cards with practical suggestions and activity ideas. The cards present 52 small- and large-group activities from the book of the same title in the Teacher's Idea Book Series. The activities are organized in five curriculum content areas: language, literacy and communication; mathematics; science and technology; creative arts (art and music); and physical development and health. Each activity includes step-by-step instructions and a chart to help teachers recognize and support preschoolers' learning of specific concepts and skills at early, middle, and later developmental levels."--Publisher's website.

Active Learning

by Helen Moylett
Active Learning
Author: Helen Moylett
Publisher: Practical Pre-School Books
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2012-10
Genre: Active learning
ISBN: 9781907241352
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One of a series exploring the EYFS Characteristics of Effective Early Learning. Clearly links the theory underpinning active learning to effective early years practice, through illustrated case studies and examples. Shows how active learning relates to the other two characteristics (playing and exploring and creativity and critical thinking) by making links in every chapter to the other two books in the series. Links how children learn through active engagement, to what they learn across the EYFS prime and specific areas of learning and development. This book explores how practitioners can support babies' and young children's natural desires to be active in their learning. Illustrated case studies demonstrate ways to put theory into practice. Helps children to: become really involved and concentrate; keep on trying when things are hard; enjoy achieving what they set out to do

Essentials of Early Childhood Education

by Jane Bertrand
Essentials of Early Childhood Education
Author: Jane Bertrand
Publisher:
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2015-02-15
Genre: Early childhood education
ISBN: 9780176531751
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Essentials of Early Childhood Education remains one of the most revered texts in the field. The text emphasizes the importance of experience, interactions, and environments to support children in development. This edition highlights up-to-date coverage, statistics, and references to new Canadian studies as well as validates Early Childhood Education as a critical and meaningful vocation. Essentials of Early Childhood Education will provide students with the foundations necessary to study further in their field and achieve success in their field placements and practicum. The book focuses on issues that must be addressed to prepare individuals to work with young children and families in early development stages.

Creative Curriculum

by Teaching Strategies
Creative Curriculum
Author: Teaching Strategies
Publisher: Delmar Pub
Total Pages:
Release: 1988-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780766832886
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The Creative Curriculum comes alive! This videotape-winner of the 1989 Silver Apple Award at the National Educational Film and Video Festival-demonstrates how teachers set the stage for learning by creating a dynamic well-organized environment. It shows children involved in seven of the interest areas in the The Creative Curriculum and explains how they learn in each area. Everyone conducts in-service training workshops for staff and parents or who teaches early childhood education courses will find the video an indispensable tool for explainin appropriate practice.

From Play to Practice

by Marcia L. Nell
From Play to Practice
Author: Marcia L. Nell
Publisher: National Association of Education of Young Children
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2013
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781928896937
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Describes play workshop experiences that give educators a deeper understanding of play-based learning and illustrate the power of play.