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Martin, Sue – 1999
This book is intended for early childhood educators, student teachers, practicing teachers, and parents who are interested in improving observation and assessment processes for children from infancy through the elementary school years. The book covers the history, philosophy, and practice of observing, recording, and analyzing children's behavior.…
Descriptors: Child Development, Classroom Environment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Gronlund, Gaye – 2003
This guide provides field-tested frameworks for planning and for reflection to assist preschool teachers in integrating popular curricular approaches. Chapter 1 of the guide describes the key components of a good preschool curriculum related to learning, a rich classroom environment, respectful caring relationships with children and families,…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Childhood Interests, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Family School Relationship
Download full textKentucky State Dept. of Education, Frankfort. – 1991
This technical assistance paper presents information designed to assist school personnel in assessing the strengths and needs of children and planning developmentally appropriate curriculum strategies. The first topic addressed is assessment strategies, which include developmental screening, diagnostic instruments, teacher observation, parent…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Child Development, Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Albrecht, Kay; Miller, Linda G. – 2000
Based on the view that curricula for young children should involve thinking and planning for everything that can contribute to child development and the teacher's relationship with the child and the family, this book details a comprehensive, interactive curriculum for infants from birth to 18 months. Following an introductory chapter presenting…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Development, Curriculum, Day Care
Albrecht, Kay; Miller, Linda G. – 2000
Based on the view that curricula for young children should involve thinking and planning for everything that can contribute to child development and the teacher's relationship with the child and the family, this book details a comprehensive, interactive curriculum for toddlers 18 to 36 months. Following an introductory chapter presenting the…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Development, Curriculum, Day Care
Daniels, Ellen R.; Stafford, Kay – 1999
The Step by Step program was begun in 1994 as an experiment linking sound early childhood educational (ECE) practice with concepts of democracy to create classrooms in which children practice choice and learn critical thinking skills, and in which parents actively participate in their child's education. This manual extends the concepts of…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Childhood Needs, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
