Langbeschreibung
Launch young learners on positive pathways through school!The first in the Classroom Insights From Educational Psychology series, this book gives PreK-3 teachers valuable insight into how current research and theory from educational psychology can be applied to create a child-centered learning environment. Through vignettes, practice exercises, games, and reflection questions, readers gain a deeper understanding of: How children develop from the early years to middle childhoodThe importance of fostering positive teacher-child, child-child, and caregiver-child relationshipsDevelopmentally appropriate classroom practices that foster learningChildren's experiences with technology and outdoor environments
Inhaltsverzeichnis
AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsPreface to the Classroom Insights from Educational Psychology SeriesIntroduction1. Developmental Perspectives and Educational Practice: Viewing Children and Teachers in the Big Picture2. Early School Adjustment: Fostering Adjustment and Self-Regulation3. The Primacy of Relationships in the Early School Years: Fostering Relationships4. Developmentally Appropriate Classroom Practices: Fostering Learning in the Classroom5. Learning in Digital and Natural Environments: Connecting Learning Out of the ClassroomConclusion: Guiding Children on Positive Developmental Pathways Through SchoolResources Resource A. Tools for Reflection and Improvement Resource B. Professional Organizations and Model Programs Resource C. Recommended Reading Resource D. GlossaryReferencesIndex