Download or read book A Guide for Supervisors and Trainers on Implementing The Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood written by Diane Trister Dodge and published by Teaching Strategies. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is designed for supervisors and trainers who are helping teachers of young children implement the Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood: a curriculum that is based on child development theory and is developmentally appropriate for preschool and kindergarten children. The guide gives particular emphasis to a carefully organized, rich environment. Part 1 addresses aspects of supervision, and discusses: (1) issues related to introducing the curriculum to administrators, staff, and parents, including the standards of the profession and the advantages of an environmentally based curriculum; (2) issues concerning working with staff, including self-motivation, teacher evaluation, and conferences; and (3) classroom visits as a way to support teachers in implementation of the curriculum. Part 2 provides specific workshop outlines and handouts for providing training sessions on the Creative Curriculum. Subject matter includes workshop strategies and outlines for eight specific workshops. Block workshops provide teachers with an opportunity to discover the many values of block play in the classroom. House corner workshops focus on dramatic play. Sand and water workshops help teachers and parents to appreciate the value of these materials in children's learning and development. The other workshop outlines are outdoor play, library, art, table toy and setting the stage workshops. (GLR)
Download or read book A Guide for Supervisors and Trainers on Implementing the Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood written by Diane Trister Dodge and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is designed for early childhood educators who are helping their staffs implement the Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood, a curriculum that is based on child development theory and is developmentally appropriate for preschool and kindergarten children. A carefully organized and rich environment serves as the focus of this curriculum. Part 1 of the guide contains three sections discussing respectively: (1) reasons for introducing the new curriculum; (2) support and encouragement of staff development during curriculum implementation; and (3) the use of classroom visits by supervisors as a way to provide technical assistance to staff and to fine-tune the program. Part 2 offers workshop outlines and handouts for conducting staff development sessions. This part contains 12 sections, the first of which suggests workshop strategies for trainers while the second outlines a workshop that provides staff with an understanding and appreciation of the curriculum's child development focus. The following 10 sections each describe workshops devoted to a particular topic: (1) blocks; (2) house corner (dramatic play); (3) table toys; (4) art; (5) sand and water; (6) the library; (7) music and movement; (8) cooking; (9) computers; and (10) the outdoors. Each workshop emphasizes the value of its topic area to child development through exercises, activities, discussions, and handouts. Two appendices provide a copy of the Creative Curriculum Self-Assessment and Observation Form, and staff development forms. (TJQ)
Download or read book Trainers Guide to Creative Curriculum F Preschool Volume 2 written by Candy Jones and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Trainer's Guide has several tools to help one to create a comprehensive staff development plan for your program, including creating a shared vision, determining training needs, using the Implementation Checklist, and using learning teams. The Trainer's Guide provides a strong foundation for getting started with The Creative Curriculum, featuring workshops on The Creative Curriculum and all interest areas. These workshops are a teacher's entry point into fully implementing The Creative Curriculum and creating quality preschool programs where children learn and thrive.
Download or read book The Creative Curriculum for Preschool written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This tool assesses the degree to which The Creative Curriculum for Preschool is being implemented as intended. The instrument is designed for use by teachers, administrators/supervisors, and trainers."--Page 3 of cover.
Download or read book A Trainer s Guide to the Creative Curriculum for Preschool written by Candy Jones and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Trainer's Guide has several tools to help one to create a comprehensive staff development plan for your program, including creating a shared vision, determining training needs, using the Implementation Checklist, and using learning teams. The Trainer's Guide provides a strong foundation for getting started with The Creative Curriculum, featuring workshops on The Creative Curriculum and all interest areas. These workshops are a teacher's entry point into fully implementing The Creative Curriculum and creating quality preschool programs where children learn and thrive.
Download or read book A Trainer s Guide to the Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care written by Diane Trister Dodge and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This trainer's guide presents two approaches to working with providers who are implementing The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care. The first approach involves periodic workshops and sharing sessions for providers. The second approach involves individualized support offered by the trainer in each provider's home. In Chapter I, Planning Effective Training Sessions, a review of knowledge about adult learners provides a basis for planning training. The chapter offers practical suggestions on logistics, training techniques, communication with providers, and assessment of training. Chapter II, Workshops on the Creative Curriculum, includes detailed workshop outlines for each major activity area in the curriculum. Chapters III and IV focus on the process of working with providers in their homes, giving particular attention to preparation of the environment and implementation of activities. These chapters explain what should happen in family child care homes where the creative curriculum is used and indicate the importance of these happenings. These chapters also deal with typical problems that providers experience and strategies for helping providers address such problems. An appendix lists resources that supplement the curriculum and professional organizations providers can join. (RH)
Download or read book Trainer s guide to Art written by Diane Trister Dodge and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encourages a variety of art activities using printing, painting, collage and assemblage, weaving and stitchery, and puppets.
Download or read book The Creative Curriculum for Preschool written by Diane Trister Dodge and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth edition of America's leading preschool curriculum model.
Download or read book Creative Curriculum written by Teaching Strategies and published by Delmar Pub. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Creative Curriculum comes alive! This videotape-winner of the 1989 Silver Apple Award at the National Educational Film and Video Festival-demonstrates how teachers set the stage for learning by creating a dynamic well-organized environment. It shows children involved in seven of the interest areas in the The Creative Curriculum and explains how they learn in each area. Everyone conducts in-service training workshops for staff and parents or who teaches early childhood education courses will find the video an indispensable tool for explainin appropriate practice.
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Trainer s Guide to Blocks written by Diane Trister Dodge and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teachers learn to maximize the important learning that can take place with blocks.
Download or read book A Trainer s Guide to Caring for Preschool Children written by Diane Trister Dodge and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for individuals responsible for overseeing the staff training of preschool teachers, this guide consists of four sections. The first enables trainers to determine whether the training program, which is based on the 13 Child Development Associate (CDA) Competency Standards, meets the needs of their program. The second provides an overview of the trainer's role in guiding each teacher through the course of self-instructional learning activites and suggests ways to extend learning. The third includes knowledge and competency assessments for each module to help trainers determine whether the trainee has understood the course matrial and has become more competent in working with children. The fourth section, an appendix, provides answer sheets and observation forms for use in the assessment process. It also includes forms to help in tracking each teacher's progress and a list of publishers and distributors for resources listed in the training modules. (RH)
Download or read book Innovations written by Linda G. Miller and published by Gryphon House. This book was released on 2001 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive (40+ hour) self-directed manual is just what teachers need to effectively implement one of the best toddler curriculum resources, Innovations: The Comprehensive Toddler Curriculum. This guide is specially designed for teachers who are new to the world of care and early education of toddlers, as well as those who are experienced toddler educators. Teachers explore Innovations' wide view of curriculum as inclusive of interactions, activities and experiences, parent partnerships, environment, teaching, observation and assessment, and child development. Dr. Albrecht is widely known as an advocate for high quality care and early education opportunities for all children. Dr. Miller, with over 25 years of direct experience in education, is a national speaker and consultant.
Download or read book Trainer s Guide to House Corner written by Diane Trister Dodge and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides criteria to help teachers observe and assess children's level of ability in play and provides suggestions for arranging the house corner area.
Download or read book A Trainer s Guide to the Creative Curriculum for Infants Toddlers written by Diane Trister Dodge and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from the core idea that infant and toddler care should be based on building relationships, this trainer's guide is intended for program directors, staff, and instructors who are using "The Creative Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers." Part one of the guide provides background information about "The Creative Curriculum" and describes the standards that define quality programs. This section also offers suggestions for: professional development of caregivers and teachers; creating a positive learning environment; learning about and using the "Curriculum"; and individualizing staff development. Part two of the guide offers a comprehensive series of workshops designed to introduce and involve caregivers and teachers in learning about and applying the "Curriculum" in their own settings. The workshops can be incorporated into a series of college courses, or offered on-site as part of ongoing staff development that enhances the career goals of each caregiver and teacher. The workshop series addresses all of the chapters in "The Creative Curriculum." Camera-ready handouts and references to the applicable sections of the "Journal" and the "Curriculum" are provided. The guide's resources section provides an annotated list of books and videos that complement the workshops, and a list of applicable web sites. (Author)
Download or read book Innovations written by Linda G. Miller and published by Gryphon House, Inc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tool every administrator, director, or program manager needs to provide comprehensive training for infant and toddler teachers who are using "The Innovations Series "("Innovations: The Comprehensive Toddler Curriculum "and "Innovations: The Comprehensive Toddler Curriculum"). Designed to be used as a pre-service model, an in-service model, or as an annual training plan to guarantee well-prepared and trained infant and toddler teachers who plan and implement developmentally appropriate infant and toddler curriculum. Dr. Albrecht is widely known as an advocate for high quality care and early education opportunities for all children. Dr. Miller, with over 25 years of direct experience in education, is a national speaker and consultant.
Download or read book Teachable Moments written by Eunsook Hyun and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2006 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do we understand what curriculum 'is' and 'does' for both learners and teachers? Using actual field-based vignettes, this book introduces teachable moment-oriented, emergent-oriented, and negotiation-oriented curricula practices, and explores how, while the three curricula notions are distinctively different from one another, they are simultaneously interconnected. Teachable Moments is a valuable resource for teachers at all levels. In addition, this is a book for senior undergraduate- and graduate-level early childhood curriculum courses, as well as graduate students and faculty who are interested in studying contemporary postmodern curricula discourses.
