Complexities, Capacities, Communities: Changing Development Narratives in Early Childhood Education, Care and Development

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This book describes approaches to capacity promotion that respond to the complexities and possibilities of communities—at local and country levels. These initiatives challenge established developmental narratives in ECD and international development, and in so doing provide alternative ways for scholars and practitioners in ECD, education, and the broad international development field to enhance capacities.

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Authors: Alan Pence, Allison Benner

The Ends and Means of Education

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This book provides a brief introduction into some of the persistent challenges and quandaries facing educators by drawing upon snippets from some of the great philosophers in history, such as Aristotle, Descartes, Rousseau, Dewey, and others.

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Author: Kevin Johnstun

Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education

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ECE 103: Observation and Assessment Focuses on the appropriate use of assessment and observation strategies to document development, growth, play and learning. Explores recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools.

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Authors: Emily Elam, Gina Peterson

Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education

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To provide children with a safe and nurturing learning environment and to maintain program effectiveness, teachers must incorporate observation, documentation and assessment into their daily routines. To truly be effective, teachers must develop skills and strategies that are grounded in best practices. This textbook covers topics such as observation methods and techniques, implicit bias, ethics of observation, quality, analyzing data, monitoring, screening and evaluation, meaningful curriculum, and using documentation and assessment to communicate with families.

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Authors: College of the Canyons, Emily Elam, Gina Peterson

Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children

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If you are reading this, you’re likely interested in learning more about becoming an early childhood professional. Perhaps you’re just curious and want to know a little bit more about young children. Maybe you want to make up your mind after finding out a little bit more about what is involved. In either case, your interest and curiosity are two key characteristics that will make this a positive growth experience for you.

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Authors: Cindy Stephens, Gina Peterson, Jennifer Paris, Sharon Eyrich