Individualized Child-Focused Curriculum
A Differentiated Approach
Will be published approx. on 16. June 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-60554-449-6 (ISBN)
Description
How do you focus on each individual child in a full classroom? Learn to integrate individualized curriculum into daily practice with this step-by-step guide. Using Developmental Studies, a new tool created by the author, implement a truly child-focused and individualizing curriculum, meeting each child where she or he is and ultimately making teaching easier and more rewarding.
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Language
English
Place of publication
St Paul, MN
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 212 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
745 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60554-449-6 (9781605544496)
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E-Book
05/2016
Redleaf Press
€38.99
Available for download
Person
Gaye Gronlund taught preschool and kindergarten before becoming a consultant, author, and national presenter. Now she devotes her time exclusively to helping teachers, administrators, and policy makers implement best approaches to teaching and assessing young children. Clients have included the NAEYC, NIEER, the State of New Mexico Office of Child Development and Pre-K Program, the Illinois State Board of Education, and school districts and programs throughout the U.S.
Content
Acknowledgements
Introduction: Delighting in Each Child
Chapter 1: Being Child-Focused and Individualizing Curriculum
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Each Child and Family
Chapter 3: The Importance of Play and Play Planning
Chapter 4: Learning About Children's Interests and Favorites
Chapter 5: Planning for Play Based on Children's Interests
Chapter 6: The Observational Assessment Process
Chapter 7: Rich, Informative Portfolio Documentation
Chapter 8: On-going Teacher Reflection About Each Child
Chapter 9: Planning Based on Individualized Goals
Chapter 10: Summarizing a Child's Learning for Families
Chapter 11: Practical Considerations when Creating Developmental Studies
Chapter 12: Continuing the Journey of Delight
Appendix A: Two Examples of Completed Developmental Studies
Appendix B: Formats and Frameworks
References
Introduction: Delighting in Each Child
Chapter 1: Being Child-Focused and Individualizing Curriculum
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Each Child and Family
Chapter 3: The Importance of Play and Play Planning
Chapter 4: Learning About Children's Interests and Favorites
Chapter 5: Planning for Play Based on Children's Interests
Chapter 6: The Observational Assessment Process
Chapter 7: Rich, Informative Portfolio Documentation
Chapter 8: On-going Teacher Reflection About Each Child
Chapter 9: Planning Based on Individualized Goals
Chapter 10: Summarizing a Child's Learning for Families
Chapter 11: Practical Considerations when Creating Developmental Studies
Chapter 12: Continuing the Journey of Delight
Appendix A: Two Examples of Completed Developmental Studies
Appendix B: Formats and Frameworks
References