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Direct linkMagaly Lavadenz; Elvira G. Armas – Multilingual Matters, 2024
This book presents a validated observation instrument to support and further develop the pedagogic expertise of teachers of English Learners in US schools. Based on sociocultural and second language teaching and learning theories, the Observation Protocol for Academic Literacies (OPAL) has a variety of uses across teacher preparation programs,…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
Bush, Sarah; Cook, Kristin – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2019
How do you create an innovative and equitable classroom experience that prepares elementary students for jobs that don't yet exist while placing a critical focus on mathematics and science content and practice standards-all while meeting the demands of high-stakes testing? The answer to this question is Step into STEAM, by Sarah Bush and Kristin…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Art Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers
Zein, Subhan, Ed.; Garton, Sue, Ed. – Multilingual Matters, 2019
Language teacher education is widely identified as one of the most important areas that needs addressing in order to improve early language instruction, yet research into teacher education for early language teachers remains relatively sparse. This volume responds to this gap by compiling studies with diverse methodological tenets from a wide…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Second Language Learning, Teacher Education, Educational Research
Peer reviewedChandler, Lynette K. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1993
This article presents a series of steps to help sending and receiving teachers of children with disabilities who are making the transition from preschool to kindergarten. The steps help teachers plan for transition, develop and implement child preparation activities, and integrate preparation activities with existing curricular goals and teaching…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Planning, Integrated Activities, Kindergarten
Download full textHale, Denise; Brown, Glyn; Amwake, Lynn – SERVE Regional Educational Laboratory for the Southeast, 2005
This training is designed to help learners improve their transition processes through more effective planning, implementation, and evaluation. By the end of training, participants should be able to: (1) form a comprehensive transition team; (2) initiate a needs assessment process; and (3) explain how to conduct a focus group; (4) initiate a…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Transitional Programs, Young Children, School Readiness
Adams, Velma A. – 1988
In its nine chapters, this summary provides a preview of Connecticut's forthcoming "A Guide to Program Development for Kindergarten, Part 1." Chapter 1 reviews historical antecedents, including Froebel's influence, kindergarten in the United States before 1900, European influences in the early 20th century, American influences, the…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Educational History, Educational Theories, Emotional Development
Copeland, Sherry M.; And Others – 1983
This guide is intended to assist teachers in planning and implementing an effective all-day kindergarten program for 5-year-olds. Section 1 provides plans for scheduling and programming the beginning days of the school year. Sample room arrangements to assist the teacher in setting up learning centers are described in section 2. Ideas for…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Materials, Kindergarten
Minnesota Curriculum Services Center, White Bear Lake. – 1986
Written by the Minnesota Early Childhood Teacher Educators (MECTE), this booklet focuses on the knowledge and competencies needed by the kindergarten teacher. While the booklet is primarily addressed to college faculty for use in training pre-service kindergarten teachers, it can also be used as a resource for other college faculties, practicing…
Descriptors: Competency Based Teacher Education, Curriculum Enrichment, Early Childhood Education, Family School Relationship
Glicksman, Kathryn; Hills, Tynette – 1981
This guide is designed to enhance communication and cooperation between preschool teachers and kindergarten teachers so that they can help young children more easily adapt to the differing environments in which they develop and learn. Topics covered in this guide include: (1) information on preschool programs including enrollment statistics,…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Child Caregivers, Day Care Centers, Developmental Continuity
Swick, Kevin J., Ed.; Castle, Kathryn, Ed. – 1985
Various components of quality early childhood programs are detailed in the papers contained in this book. In the opening chapter, Mildred Dickerson and Martha Ross assess the current status of child care in the United States. Milly Cowles, in a chapter on curriculum, outlines the essential components of effective early childhood programs. Mac…
Descriptors: Competence, Curriculum Development, Day Care, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Northwest Territories Dept. of Education, Yellowknife. – 1978
This handbook for kindergarten teachers attempts to provide a foundation on which teachers can build dynamic kindergartens at the community level. The physical, social, and cultural characteristics of 5-year-olds are described. A philosophy for kindergarten is stated, and goals of kindergarten education are listed. Goals involve physical, social,…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Child Development, Community Involvement, Educational Objectives
Botting, Karen; And Others – 1987
This sourcebook for kindergarten and grades one and two presents a balance between the theory and practice of education in the early years. The sourcebook supplements Manitoba Education curriculum guides. Emphasis is given to models of organization and methods of teaching that guide teachers in their efforts to help children develop happily at…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques, Early Identification, Foreign Countries
