Prepare our youngest students for future learning success with effective ECE programs! Blending research-based content with practical applications, this comprehensive resource shows principals how to recognize and create successful early childhood education (ECE) programs in their schools and communities to ensure that young learners are ready to enter kindergarten. This accessible guide helps principals and other administrators: Gain a foundational understanding of how very young children learn Create quality environments and practices for teaching early learners Provide effective staff…mehr
Prepare our youngest students for future learning success with effective ECE programs! Blending research-based content with practical applications, this comprehensive resource shows principals how to recognize and create successful early childhood education (ECE) programs in their schools and communities to ensure that young learners are ready to enter kindergarten. This accessible guide helps principals and other administrators: Gain a foundational understanding of how very young children learn Create quality environments and practices for teaching early learners Provide effective staff feedback Work successfully with ECE agencies and providers Easily implement the strategies outlined using reproducible forms, templates, and checklistsHinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Marjorie J. Kostelnik began her career in early childhood education as a Head Start teacher and has been involved in educating children and teachers ever since. She was on the faculty at Michigan State for 22 years, serving 12 years as program supervisor of the Child Development Laboratories and then as chair of the Department of Family and Child Ecology. During her time in Michigan, she worked with early childhood educators in more than 100 programs developing curriculum, enhancing children's school readiness, and working with teachers to develop positive child guidance strategies. An author of 16 books, Kostelnik arrived at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2001, where she is now serving as dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences. A former vice president of NAEYC, Kostelnik currently serves on the Lincoln Public Schools Community Learning Center Advisory Board and the State of Nebraska Early Childhood Interagency Coordinating Council. She received her master's degree and doctorate in human development and family studies from Penn State.
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Preface About the Authors 1. Early Childhood Education: An Expanding Enterprise! Increasing Family Demand Early Learning Imperatives Children at Risk of School Failure Reducing the Achievement Gap: Starting Early Early Childhood Education: A Sound Investment Principals' Roles: Laying the Groundwork 2. Quality Makes ALL the Difference The Corrosive Impact of Poor Quality High-Quality Defined Leadership and High Quality Becoming an Early Childhood Leader Principals' Roles: Achieving High Quality 3. Breaking New Ground: Getting Involved in Early Childhood Education What Exactly Is Early Childhood Education? Becoming Familiar With Early Childhood Culture School Principals as Culture Brokers Principals' Roles: Getting Involved in Early Childhood Education 4. Early Childhood Education: Stakeholders Identifying the Stakeholder Collaboration Give Voice to Stakeholders Actions and Considerations Principals' Roles: Working With Stakeholders 5. Developmentally Appropriate Practice Fundamental Principles of DAP Developmentally Inappropriate Practice (DIP) Applying DAP Requires Judgment The Sounds of DAP! Empirical Support for DAP Common Questions About DAP Principals' Roles: Supporting DAP 6. The Principal's Guide to How Young Children Develop and Learn The Essential Nature of Young Children How Young Children Develop How Young Children Learn What Children Are Learning Principals' Roles: Supporting Child Development and Learning 7. Early Childhood Curriculum What Constitutes the Early Childhood Curriculum? 'Goodness of Fit' Between Early Education and Later Schooling Implementing the Early Childhood Curriculum Activities to Look for in Early Childhood Classrooms Principal's Roles: Curriculum 8. Learning Centers & Classroom Routines Typical Learning Centers for Young Children Skills Teachers Need to Run Effective Centers How Classroom Routines Support Curricular Goals A Typical Day for Children Principals' Roles: Centers and Routines 9. Early Childhood Assessment Key Considerations Authentic Assessment Strategies to Guide Learning and Improve Instruction Strategies for Identifying Children's Special Needs Assessing Early Childhood Programs and Learning Contexts Pros and Cons of Standardized Assessment The Principals' Roles: Promoting Authentic Assessment 10. Early Childhood Education: Family Involvement Through the Eyes of the Families Looking Inside and Looking Outside Suggestions for Families Through the Eyes of Teachers Parents Want Communication With the School Family Roles Principals' Roles: Family Involvement 11. Early Childhood Teachers Teachers Matter The Critical Function of Principals Characteristics of 'Good' Teachers Formal Teacher Qualifications Translating Teacher Standards Into Practice Principals' Roles: Supporting Early Childhood Teachers 12. Finding and Keeping Good Teachers Shortage of Qualified Early Childhood Teachers Looking for Teachers to Support Diverse Children and Families Reducing Staff Turnover Principals' Roles: Hiring and Retaining Good Teachers 13. Physical Environments That Support Early Learning Environmental Propositions How Physical Environments Influence Child Development and Learning Fundamentals of Environmental Planning Physical Requirements of Activity-Based Instruction Equipping Early Childhood Classrooms The Great Outdoors! Principals' Roles: Creating Optimal Early Learning Environments 14. Early Childhood Education: Funding Funding Sources History of Federal Funding State Funding Local Funding Start-Up Costs Administrator Voices Principals' Roles: Funding 15. Action Summary Tool A. Learning Center Checklist Tool B. Key Instruments Used Nationally for Evaluation of Children in ECE Programs Tool C. Daily Literacy Checklist P3 Tool D. Daily Numeracy Checklist P3 Tool E. Guidelines for Structuring Informative On-Site Observations Tool F. Sample Interview Questions for Teacher Candidates Tool G. Early Childhood Safety & Health Checklist Tool H. Physical Requirements of Small Group Activity Centers Tool I. ECE Classroom Equipment List Tool J. Indoor Environment Checklist References Index
Preface About the Authors 1. Early Childhood Education: An Expanding Enterprise! Increasing Family Demand Early Learning Imperatives Children at Risk of School Failure Reducing the Achievement Gap: Starting Early Early Childhood Education: A Sound Investment Principals' Roles: Laying the Groundwork 2. Quality Makes ALL the Difference The Corrosive Impact of Poor Quality High-Quality Defined Leadership and High Quality Becoming an Early Childhood Leader Principals' Roles: Achieving High Quality 3. Breaking New Ground: Getting Involved in Early Childhood Education What Exactly Is Early Childhood Education? Becoming Familiar With Early Childhood Culture School Principals as Culture Brokers Principals' Roles: Getting Involved in Early Childhood Education 4. Early Childhood Education: Stakeholders Identifying the Stakeholder Collaboration Give Voice to Stakeholders Actions and Considerations Principals' Roles: Working With Stakeholders 5. Developmentally Appropriate Practice Fundamental Principles of DAP Developmentally Inappropriate Practice (DIP) Applying DAP Requires Judgment The Sounds of DAP! Empirical Support for DAP Common Questions About DAP Principals' Roles: Supporting DAP 6. The Principal's Guide to How Young Children Develop and Learn The Essential Nature of Young Children How Young Children Develop How Young Children Learn What Children Are Learning Principals' Roles: Supporting Child Development and Learning 7. Early Childhood Curriculum What Constitutes the Early Childhood Curriculum? 'Goodness of Fit' Between Early Education and Later Schooling Implementing the Early Childhood Curriculum Activities to Look for in Early Childhood Classrooms Principal's Roles: Curriculum 8. Learning Centers & Classroom Routines Typical Learning Centers for Young Children Skills Teachers Need to Run Effective Centers How Classroom Routines Support Curricular Goals A Typical Day for Children Principals' Roles: Centers and Routines 9. Early Childhood Assessment Key Considerations Authentic Assessment Strategies to Guide Learning and Improve Instruction Strategies for Identifying Children's Special Needs Assessing Early Childhood Programs and Learning Contexts Pros and Cons of Standardized Assessment The Principals' Roles: Promoting Authentic Assessment 10. Early Childhood Education: Family Involvement Through the Eyes of the Families Looking Inside and Looking Outside Suggestions for Families Through the Eyes of Teachers Parents Want Communication With the School Family Roles Principals' Roles: Family Involvement 11. Early Childhood Teachers Teachers Matter The Critical Function of Principals Characteristics of 'Good' Teachers Formal Teacher Qualifications Translating Teacher Standards Into Practice Principals' Roles: Supporting Early Childhood Teachers 12. Finding and Keeping Good Teachers Shortage of Qualified Early Childhood Teachers Looking for Teachers to Support Diverse Children and Families Reducing Staff Turnover Principals' Roles: Hiring and Retaining Good Teachers 13. Physical Environments That Support Early Learning Environmental Propositions How Physical Environments Influence Child Development and Learning Fundamentals of Environmental Planning Physical Requirements of Activity-Based Instruction Equipping Early Childhood Classrooms The Great Outdoors! Principals' Roles: Creating Optimal Early Learning Environments 14. Early Childhood Education: Funding Funding Sources History of Federal Funding State Funding Local Funding Start-Up Costs Administrator Voices Principals' Roles: Funding 15. Action Summary Tool A. Learning Center Checklist Tool B. Key Instruments Used Nationally for Evaluation of Children in ECE Programs Tool C. Daily Literacy Checklist P3 Tool D. Daily Numeracy Checklist P3 Tool E. Guidelines for Structuring Informative On-Site Observations Tool F. Sample Interview Questions for Teacher Candidates Tool G. Early Childhood Safety & Health Checklist Tool H. Physical Requirements of Small Group Activity Centers Tool I. ECE Classroom Equipment List Tool J. Indoor Environment Checklist References Index
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