Preface Why a Revised Edition of The Intentional Teacher?
Chapter 1 Introducing Intentional Teaching
Chapter 2 Best Practices for Intentional Teaching
Chapter 3 Approaches to Learning
Chapter 4 Social and Emotional Learning
Chapter 5 Physical Development and Health
Chapter 6 Language and Literacy
Chapter 7 Mathematics
Chapter 8 Science
Chapter 9 Social Studies
Chapter 10 Creative Arts
Chapter 11 Reflections on Intentional Teaching
Glossary
Resources
References
Index
Young children and teachers both have active roles in the learning
process
How do preschoolers learn and develop? What are the best ways to
support learning in the early years? This revised edition of The
Intentional Teacher guides teachers to balance both child-guided
and adult-guided learning experiences that build on children’s
interests and focus on what they need to learn to be successful in
school and in life.
This edition offers new chapters on science, social studies, and
approaches to learning. Also included is updated, expanded
information on social and emotional development, physical
development and health, language and literacy, mathenatics, and the
creative arts. In each chapter are many practical teaching
strategies that are illustrated with classroom-based anecdotes.
The Intentional Teacher encourages readers to:
- Reflect on their principles and practices
- Broaden their thinking about appropriate early curriculum content
and instructional methods
- Discover specific ideas and teaching strategies for interacting
with children in key subject areas
Intentional teaching does not happen by chance. This book will help
teachers apply their knowledge of children and of content to make
thoughtful, intentional use of both child-guided and adult-guided
experiences.
Ann S. Epstein is the Senior Director of Curriculum Development at HighScope Educational Research Foundation in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Her areas of expertise include curriculum development, professional development, research and program evaluation, and child and program assessment.
Deeply respectful of the role that teachers play in children’s lives, Epstein brings to life a sophisticated approach to teaching that is both committed to child development principles and sensitive to the demands of educational content. This book is a must-read for educators, parents, advocates, and policy makers."" — Travis Wright, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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