Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
States in Brief, Children Who Enter Kindergarten Late Or Repeat Kindergarten: Their Characteristics and Later School Performance, June 2000
Beginnings & Beyond
Author: Ann Miles GordonPublisher: Taylor & Francis US
ISBN: 9780766863156
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 706
Book Description
Beginnings & Beyond is the tool students need to develop vital skills necessary to become successful teachers and caregivers. They will come to thoroughly understand the fundamentals of early childhood education through a discussion of the topic from an historical perspective, present-day issues and future trends. In this sixth edition, the authors have emphasized multiculturalism and NAEYC's developmentally appropriate practice to support the viewpoint that there is more than one correct way to care for and educate young children.
Introduction to School Counseling
Author: Robert J. WrightPublisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1412978718
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 665
Book Description
In-text learning aids include chapter-opening introductions; chapter-ending summaries and discussion questions; chapter objectives; cartoons, photos, and tables; a complete glossary; and 39 Case in Point features that provide problematic counseling scenarios and resolutions. --
Resources in Education
Author: Getting Your Child Ready for Kindergarten
Author: Kristen J. AmundsonPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1475841167
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Kindergarten is no longer just a time when children play and sit in a circle. Today’s kindergarten students are exposed to a much more academic curriculum. So what should children know and be able to do so they’ll be ready for the modern kindergarten classroom? Based on the latest research, this publication shares with parents everything they’ll need to know to help their child be successful.
Multifaceted Assessment for Early Childhood Education
Author: Robert J. WrightPublisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1412970156
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
Multifaceted Assessment in Early Childhood is ideal for those on upper-division undergraduate courses and first-level graduate courses in early childhood education assessment. The book covers the various measures used in a range of assessment dimensions, and includes valuable information regarding young children with special needs and English Language Learners, which has rarely been touched upon in other textbooks. The chapters are focused on student accessibility and include practical applications of key concepts. Features and benefits: Covers a range of assessment concepts, including - Formative (uses feedback from learning to adapt teaching) -Summative (i.e. tests, quizzes) -Authentic (focuses on complex/deeper tasks) -Standardized (STAR, SAT) Includes coverage of assessment for English language learners and children with special needs -- topics that are not provided enough coverage in other books (including Wortham, McAfee, Puckett and Mindes). Wright's writing style grabs and engages the reader in the topic. Two of our reviewers who use Wortham specifically cited Wright's writing style as a reason they would adopt our book. A McAfee reviewer is likely to switch for the same reason.
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author: Publisher:
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 948
Book Description
IMPROVING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS
Author: Sheryl J. DenboPublisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher
ISBN: 0398083657
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Improving Schools for African American Students is designed to provide educational leaders with a better understanding of how to recognize the diversity of strengths that Black students bring with them to school and how to use these strengths to improve achievement. The articles contained in this book discuss generic education issues such as policy reform, the importance of high quality teaching, and the improvement of schools from the perspective of the academic achievement of African American students. Part I explores institutional racism in the context of America's public schools and provides suggestions for educational leaders to eliminate harmful policies and practices within educational institutions and settings. Part II discusses the kinds of institutional and instructional changes that are needed to support successful schooling of African American children and youth. Part III focuses on the challenges presented to African American students by the current high stakes testing environment that surrounds standards, assessment, and accountability. A review of the literature on schools that have succeeded in improving achievement for African American students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels with districts moving towards narrowing the achievement gap is included. This text examines a wide variety of policies, programs, practices, and research that will provide valuable insight. The emphasis throughout the book is on the ability of educators to successfully restructure their schools, offer high quality teaching and learning standards for African American students and to make the kinds of changes that will result in high achievement for all students.
Are We There Yet?
Author: V. Susan Bennett-ArmisteadPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education, Preschool
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309324882
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 587
Book Description
Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.