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Focused Observations: How to Observe Young Children for Assessment and Curriculum Planning [Multiple-component retail product]

  • Formaat: Multiple-component retail product, 232 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 276x215x15 mm, kaal: 775 g, Contains 1 Paperback / softback and 1 DVD video
  • Ilmumisaeg: 30-Jul-2013
  • Kirjastus: Redleaf Press
  • ISBN-10: 1605541060
  • ISBN-13: 9781605541068
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  • Formaat: Multiple-component retail product, 232 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 276x215x15 mm, kaal: 775 g, Contains 1 Paperback / softback and 1 DVD video
  • Ilmumisaeg: 30-Jul-2013
  • Kirjastus: Redleaf Press
  • ISBN-10: 1605541060
  • ISBN-13: 9781605541068
Teised raamatud teemal:
"Intentional teaching begins with focused observations and systematic documentation of children's learning and development. Focused Observations, Second Edition is filled with tools and techniques designed to help you purposefully observe children, create portfolios with rich documentation, and plan curriculum that supports every child"--

Gronlund, an early childhood consultant, and James (early childhood education, Flathead Valley Community College, Montana) offer a second edition of their book for early childhood professionals seeking to connect and document appropriate assessment and curriculum related to early learning guidelines. They provide nineteen observation practice activities and video clips on the CD-ROM. The book includes reflections and observation style activities designed to be used as an ongoing journal. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Observe and document children’s development in systematic, purposeful ways that provide complete pictures of their progress and supports curriculum planning.


Acknowledgments ix
Introduction xi
Chapter 1 Why Observe Children?
1(18)
Chapter 2 How Do Observation and Documentation Work with Early Learning Guidelines and Calls for Accountability?
19(12)
Chapter 3 How Do You Do Observation and Documentation Well?
31(26)
Chapter 4 How Do You Fit In Observation and Documentation?
57(22)
Chapter 5 How Do You Observe and Document for Assessment?
79(28)
Chapter 6 How Do You Share Observation, Documentation, and Assessment Information with Families?
107(22)
Chapter 7 How Do You Use Observation and Documentation for Curriculum Planning?
129(32)
Chapter 8 How Do You Build a Case about a Child?
161(16)
Chapter 9 How Do You Continue to Grow as an Observer?
177(8)
Appendix A Observation Anecdotes for Review and Practice 185(10)
Appendix B Forms and Formats 195(14)
Appendix C Additional Resources on Assessment in Early Childhood 209(4)
Appendix D Glossary of Assessment Terms and Phrases 213(2)
Appendix E Guidelines for Instructors or Staff Development Leaders for Using Focused Observations 215(6)
Appendix F CD-ROM Contents 221(14)
References 235(4)
Index 239
Gaye Gronlund is an early childhood education consultant who trains early childhood educators across the country. She is a former preschool, kindergarten, and primary teacher of both regular and special education. Gaye holds a master's degree in adult learning and early education from Pacific Oaks College. She is also the author of Developmentally Appropriate Play, Focused Early Learning, Make Early Learning Standards Come Alive, and coauthor of Focused Portfolios, Focused Observations, and Early Learning Standards and Staff Development.