This book prepares future teachers of young children—whether in early childhood education or early childhood special education—for the challenges of teaching in today's diverse classrooms. It is about integration—(1) the integration of all types of children in the early childhood classroom, (2) the integration of assessment and learning as an interactive process, and (3) the integration of curriculum and instruction that is designed to be age appropriate, group appropriate, and individually appropriate.

Integrated Classroom, The: The Assessment-Curriculum Link in Early Childhood Education

Education & Teaching

Wortham, Sue Clark

Schools & Teaching

PRENTICE/HALL

This user-friendly book discusses assessment in terms that are understandable to teachers. Its strong coverage of traditional assessment vehicles is apparent in its comprehensive treatment of standardized tests. Non-traditional vehicles are also thoroughly examined in several chapters on informal evaluation methods. An objective perspective on issues surrounding the efficacy and effectiveness of assessment strategies is presented, along with the strengths and weaknesses of each type, to give readers a balanced rather than biased view. The book is divided into four parts—Introduction, Standardized Tests, Informal Assessments, and Assessment Systems—and organized to help readers understand assessment components. Coverage includes current trends and issues, as well as information on performance assessment, portfolios, and other methods of reporting a child's performance—such as observation, checklists, and rating scales that are appropriate for young children. For pre-service and in-service teachers.

Measurement and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education

Pearson College Div

With significantly expanded discussions on key topics, here is a revised edition of the popular early childhood book that, more than any other book on the market, ties play directly to child development. Through a seamless blend of research, theory, and practical applications, its comprehensive coverage addresses the full spectrum of play-related topics. The book analyzes play theories and play therapy; presents a history of play; and discusses current play trends. It explores ways to create safe play environments for all children, and how to weave play into school curricula. Finally, the authors examine the role of adults in leading and encouraging children's natural tendencies toward learning by playing. Special coverage includes a full chapter on play and children with disabilities, and the value of field trips in supporting learning. For pre-service and in-service, pre-school and primary grade teachers.

Play and Child Development

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Frost, Joe L.

Reifel, Robert Stuart

Psychology & Counseling

This fourth edition of a leading book, by well-known early childhood education author Sue C. Wortham, has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest in traditional tests, non-traditional assessments, and informal evaluation tools. Written from the developmental perspective this field demands, the user-friendly volume speaks in understandable language, clearly explaining the unique assessment challenges posed by the developmental limitations of young children. It offers the most comprehensive coverage available of the types of assessment that are effective with children from birth to age 8 and how to use them to best advantage. In addition, it includes information on the latest standardized tests, detailed directions for interpreting assessments, and tips for thoughtfully communicating assessment results. For primary school teachers involved in preparing for, administering, interpreting, and moving forward with the results of standardized testing.

Assessment in Early Childhood Education

With significantly expanded discussions on key topics, here is a revised edition of the popular early childhood book that, more than any other book on the market, ties play directly to child development. Through a seamless blend of research, theory, and practical applications, its comprehensive coverage addresses the full spectrum of play-related topics.  The book analyzes play theories and play therapy; presents a history of play; and discusses current play trends. It explores ways to create safe play environments for all children, and how to weave play into school curricula. Finally, the authors examine the role of adults in leading and encouraging children's natural tendencies toward learning by playing. Special coverage includes a full chapter on play and children with disabilities, and the value of field trips in supporting learning.  For pre-service and in-service, pre-school and primary grade teachers.

Contributor, John Q.

Reifel, Stuart

Early Childhood Curriculum: Developmental Bases for Learning and Teaching by Wortham, Sue C. [Prentice Hall, 2005] ( Paperback ) 4th edition [Paperback]

Early Childhood Curriculum: Developmental Bases For Learning And Teaching

This revision is one of the most accessible, practical texts available on assessing young children from infancy through age 8. The book focuses on formal and informal assessment content, strategies, and examples; observation guidelines and strategies; how to use assessments for curriculum planning and for communicating with families; and the spectrum of current assessment issues. Key changes to this edition include more on infant and toddler observation, screening, and standardized testing; the impact of NCLB and Head Start National Reporting System on assessing children; more mini-case studies illustrating real assessment situations in programs and schools today; expanded information on working with children who are bilingual or limited English speakers, and expanded information on parent partnerships in Chapter 10. For primary school teachers involved in preparing for, administering, interpreting, and moving forward with the results of standardized testing.

Assessment in Early Childhood

Covering the developmental range of infancy to adolescence, this book offers a comprehensive study of play—including play therapy, disabilities, anthropology of play, and play environments. It also provides current perspectives on culture and gender differences in play through a blend of research, theory, and practical applications. Focusing greater attention to contemporary issues than other books, coverage includes brain research, play deprivation, therapeutic intervention, and cutting edge information on how and why play is important for children. The book also contains practical material on enhancing play; play leadership; balancing challenge, risk, and safety in play. Other discussions emphasize the need to understand play and children with disabilities, integrate play into classroom curricula, and be aware of special places for play. For teachers and other individuals concerned with child development and early childhood education.

This text is appropriate for Early Childhood Curriculum. Courses in Early Childhood Departments, Elementary Education Departments and Departments of Child and Family Studies.Using a thematic-integrated approach, this book addresses the need for present and future teachers to understand the benefits of developmentally appropriate curriculums and the role of the child's development in the curriculum. This practical text combines theory with practice by providing concrete examples of how to plan meaningful activity for children from infancy through age eight, in child care, pre school, and primary school settings. Current trends and issues are discussed throughout the text to keep students abreast of the latest thinking in early childhood curriculum development.

Early Childhood Curriculum: Developmental Bases for Learning and Teaching (2nd Edition)

Merrill Pub. Co

Organizing Instruction in Early Childhood: A Handbook of Assessment and Activities

Allyn&Bacon

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Integrated Classroom, The: The Assessment-Curriculum Link in Early Childhood Education

Measurement and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education

Play and Child Development

Assessment in Early Childhood Education

Play and Child Development

Early Childhood Curriculum: Developmental Bases For Learning And Teaching

Assessment in Early Childhood

Play and Child Development

Early Childhood Curriculum: Developmental Bases for Learning and Teaching (2nd Edition)

Organizing Instruction in Early Childhood: A Handbook of Assessment and Activities