"The documentation of young children's learning plays a vital role in the pre-schools of Reggio Emilia. This leading-edge approach to bringing record-keeping and assessment into the heart of young children's learning is envied and emulated by educators around the world." "This u…
This unique and inspiring book is based upon a documentary approach successfully implemented by Stirling Council in Scotland, whose pre-school educators experienced dramatic improvements in their understanding of how young children learn.
"The documentation of young children's learning plays a vital role in the pre-schools of Reggio Emilia. This leading-edge approach to bringing record-keeping and assessment into the heart of young children's learning is envied and emulated by educators around the world." "This u…
Ch. 1. Being a principal in an era of high-stakes teacher evaluation -- ch. 2. Race to the top and beyond : the demand for more classroom observation -- ch. 3. What do we know about good teaching? -- ch. 4. Research on improving teaching and student achievement : the role of the…
In response to Race to the Top, schools nationwide are rapidly overhauling their teacher evaluation processes. Often forced to develop and implement these programs without adequate extra-institutional support or relevant experience, already-taxed administrators need accessible a…
In response to Race to the Top, schools nationwide are rapidly overhauling their teacher evaluation processes. Often forced to develop and implement these programs without adequate extra-institutional support or relevant experience, already-taxed administrators need accessible a…
In response to Race to the Top, schools nationwide are rapidly overhauling their teacher evaluation processes. Often forced to develop and implement these programs without adequate extra-institutional support or relevant experience, already-taxed administrators need accessible a…
"This book explores the practical and theoretical aspects of observing the behavior of young children. It includes such topics as the nature and importance of observation in early child care settings; developmental principles and concepts; the characteristics, advantages, and di…