In this fully revised and updated second edition, Early Childhood Teacher Research addresses the questions and concerns that pre- and in-service teachers of young children frequently have when engaging in teacher research. 
Accessible and interactive, this book explores the important issues every early childhood teacher should know, guiding readers from conceptualization, generating research questions, identifying data sources, gathering and analyzing data, interpreting and sharing results, to taking action. This second edition features thoroughly updated references, standards, and resources, as well as all-new sections on teacher advocacy, social media and devices, data collection, and planned versus unplanned research. 
Each chapter features: Teacher Researcher Notebook prompts for the reader to record ideas for research questions and to develop a plan for doing research. “From the Field” vignettes providing rich examples of real-world early childhood teacher researchers and their perspectives on doing teacher research. Reflection prompts inviting readers to pause and think deeply about relating content to their own situations. Reflections can be recorded in the Teacher Researcher Notebook. Explorations of additional content, websites, resources, interviews, and activities.

Early Childhood Teacher Research: From Questions to Results

Education & Teaching

Castle, Kathryn

Schools & Teaching

Routledge

In this fully revised and updated second edition, Early Childhood Teacher Researchaddresses the questions and concerns that pre- and in-service teachers of young children frequently have when engaging in teacher research. Accessible and interactive, this book explores the important issues every early childhood teacher should know, guiding readers from conceptualization, generating research questions, identifying data sources, gathering and analyzing data, interpreting and sharing results, to taking action. This second edition features thoroughly updated references, standards, and resources, as well as all new sections on teacher advocacy, social media and devices, data collection, and planned versus unplanned research. Each chapter features: <ul> <li>Teacher Researcher Notebook prompts for the reader to record ideas for research questions and to develop a plan for doing research.</li> <li>"From the Field" vignettes providing rich examples of real-world early childhood teacher researchers and their perspectives on doing teacher research.</li> <li>Reflection questions inviting readers to pause and think deeply about relating content to their own situations.</li> <li>Explorations of additional content, websites, resources, interviews, and activities.</li> </ul>

Early Childhood Teacher Research

What is early childhood teacher research and why is it important? How does a teacher researcher formulate a research question and a plan for doing research? How do teachers apply research results to effect change? Early Childhood Teacher Research is an exciting new resource that will address the sorts of questions and concerns that pre- and in-service teachers of young children frequently have when engaging in teacher research. Accessible and interactive, this book touches upon the important issues every early childhood teacher should know―the uniqueness of early childhood teacher research, reasons for doing it, and how to do it. In this comprehensive guide, Kathryn Castle explores each stage of teacher research, from conceptualization, generating research questions, identifying data sources, gathering and analyzing data, interpreting results, sharing results, to taking action based on results. Special features included in each chapter: <ul>
<li>Teacher Researcher Journal prompts for the reader to record ideas for research questions and to develop a plan for doing research.</li> <li>From the Field provides rich examples of real life early childhood teacher researchers and their perspectives on doing teacher research.</li> <li>Reflections ask readers to pause and think deeply about relating content to their own situations.</li> <li>Exploration of additional content, websites, resources, and activities are located in each chapter to help the reader go further in constructing their knowledge of teacher research.</li> </ul>

Early Childhood Curriculum

Through its unique integration of curriculum and learning principles, Early Childhood Curriculum: A Constructivist Perspective, 2nd Edition fosters authentic, developmentally appropriate practice for both preschool and early elementary classrooms. The constructivist format of this book encourages active involvement on the part of readers by asking them to observe, question, reflect, research, and analyze, thus allowing readers to create their own knowledge through their responses and actions. Early Childhood Curriculum examines curricular goals such as autonomy, development, and problem solving and links those goals with constructivist principles of learning. It explores ways teachers can create meaningful learning environments and choose curriculum tasks appropriately―in all content areas―that are linked to the learning and development needs of young children. The text provides a wealth of practical detail about implementing constructivist curriculum as the authors discuss classroom climate and management, room design, play, and cooperative learning, among other topics. The book also includes information about how teachers can meet required mandates and national and state standards in appropriate ways as they plan their curriculum, and examines the early childhood educator's role with community agencies, reform and legal mandates, and public relations. Special Features: • “Curriculum Strategies” highlight models for developing curriculum, including projects, curricular alignment, integration of various subject matter areas, and types of knowledge. • “Constructions” promote problem solving by allowing students to explore, revisit, examine, and learn from first-hand experience. • “Multiple Perspectives from the Field” provide interviews with teachers and other early childhood professionals, offering students a realistic look at the profession from a diverse group of educators. • “Teacher Dialogues” explore a wide range of student concerns, including curriculum, learning environments, assessment, and documentation, representing a collaborative support group for pre-service teachers and readers.

Early Childhood Curriculum: A Constructivist Perspective

Burcham, Jan Gunnels

Surbeck, Elaine

Branscombe, Nancy Amanda

This text examines curricular goals such as autonomy, development, and problem solving and links those goals with constructivist principles of learning. It explores ways teachers can create meaningful learning environments and choose curriculum tasks that are linked to the learning and development needs of young children. Early Childhood Curriculum completely integrates curriculum with learning principles, in accordance with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) guidelines.

Dorsey, Anne G.

Branscombe, N. Amanda

Taylor, Janet B.

Surbeck

Houghton/Mifflin

Developmentally sequenced by age group, this versatile book can be used as a materials guide in both formal and informal settings. Each activity is introduced by detailing the emerging ability and care giver role, while giving individual “invitations” to care for and instruct these special developmental stages. Tips are included on how to introduce toys, store materials, develop basic care routines, create activity centers, and avoid trouble spots.

The Infant & Toddler Handbook: Invitations for Optimum Early Development

Parenting & Relationships

Parenting

Humanics Children's House

Think-Kids Book Collection

Children's Books

Tierno, Susan F.

Rogers, Karen M.

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Creative Thinkers Inc

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