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The Observation, Documentation, and Shared Reflection Process: Preparing Early Childhood Educators to Teach in Alaska Native Communities
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McCarthy, Kathrin W.; Duke, Thomas Scott – Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 2007
The eight early childhood educators who participated in this study were admitted into a 60-credit statewide distance-delivered Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program at the University of Alaska. All eight educators were women of Alaska Native ancestry who lived and worked in remote and rural Native communities. Seven of these teachers…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Rural Schools, Geographic Isolation, Early Childhood Education
Take a Look: Observation and Portfolio Assessment in Early Childhood. Second Edition.
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
Focused Early Learning: A Planning Framework for Teaching Young Children.
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
Innovations: The Comprehensive Infant Curriculum. A Complete, Interactive Curriculum for Infants from Birth to 18 Months.
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
Innovations: The Comprehensive Toddler Curriculum. A Complete, Interactive Curriculum for Toddlers from 18 to 36 Months.
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
Creating Inclusive Classrooms. Step by Step: A Program for Children and Families.
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