Download or read book Learning Centers in a Constructivist Kindergarten Classroom written by Margaret Jones Donnelly and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Constructivist Teaching by Heart written by Krista Calvert and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This insightful book offers a modern take on the time-honored tradition of developmentally appropriate, child-centered, constructivist philosophy of instruction: Teaching children one at a time, yet all at once. The book provides a comprehensive road map to teaching that supports student engagement, child development, classroom environment, grouping and organization, authentic literacy instruction, and culturally informed practices. Through a series of practical chapter essays and examples, the authors push back against scripted curricula and "one-size-fits-all" school initiatives, offering instead rich examples and guiding questions to bring you closer to an authentic teaching approach that honors students and their learning. Designed for early childhood through third-grade teachers, principals, administrators, and pre-service students, Constructivist Teaching by Heart is essential reading for professional development, peer discussions, university coursework, individual study, and everyone on the journey to making children the heart of their classrooms.
Download or read book Early Childhood Education written by N. Amanda Branscombe and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2000 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serving as an orientation to early childhood education (ECE) for ages 0-8, this text' s constructivist approach to learning encourages active involvement by asking students to observe, question, reflect, research, and analyze what early childhood educators do and why they do it.
Download or read book Constructivism Across the Curriculum in Early Childhood Classrooms written by Christine Chaillé and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2008 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former President of NAECTE and co-author of "The Young Child As Scientist," Christine Chaille brings a Reggio Emilia inspired, fresh, friendly and innovative introduction to constructivist curriculum for educators in preschool to primary classrooms. Designed to be a readable and user-friendly source for teachers who are looking for guidance and inspiration when incorporating constructivism and Reggio Emilia ideas into their classroom, the chapters in this book are organized into two categories: Introductory chapters and "Big Idea" chapters. Introductory chapters provide the broad, theoretical framework and an overview of constructivist practice and Reggio Emilia ideas. The Big Idea chapters present one of the seven "Big ideas" (light, balance, cause and effect, transformation, sound, zooming in and out, and upside down) as springboards to help teachers build an interdisciplinary, child-centered curriculum. Big Idea chapters also bring theory into practice by incorporating scenarios of real teachers implementing the projects discussed in their classrooms. By balancing theory and the realities of the classroom, this book helps teachers challenge themselves and their students with strategies for infusing new curriculum approaches in their classrooms without sacrificing what they need to accomplish in the process.
Download or read book Moral Classrooms Moral Children written by Rheta DeVries and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2012-06-08 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic bestseller, now updated for today's diverse teaching force and student populations, explores the benefits of sociomoral practices in the classroom. The authors draw on recent research to show how these approaches work with children ages 2–8. They focus on how to establish and maintain a classroom environment that fosters children's intellectual, social, moral, emotional, and personality development. Extending the work of Jean Piaget, the authors advocate for a cooperative approach that contrasts with the coercion and unnecessary control that can be seen in many classrooms serving young children. Practical chapters demonstrate how the constructivist approach can be embedded in a school program by focusing on specific classroom situations and activities, such as resolving conflict, group time, rule making, decision making and voting, social and moral discussions, cooperative alternatives to discipline, and activity time.
Download or read book Designing for Learning written by George W. Gagnon and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2022-02-28 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing CLD – Constructivist Learning Design – a new and different way of thinking about learning and teaching. Teaching and learning are two sides of the same coin; this ground-breaking book realizes that, and builds on the pioneering work of Piaget and Vygotsky to offer a new approach to the constructivist classroom. Learn how to organize groups, build bridges, ask questions, arrange exhibits, and invite reflection in the creation of whole new – and successful – teaching/learning designs. A major new work for students of teaching, teachers, administrators, and parents who want to know how to apply constructivist learning theory in the classroom.
Download or read book Big Science for Growing Minds written by Jacqueline Brooks and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2015-04-25 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strong evidence from recent brain research shows that the intentional teaching of science is crucial in early childhood. Big Science for Growing Minds describes a groundbreaking curriculum that invites readers to rethink science education through a set of unifying concepts or “big ideas.” Using an integrated learning approach, the author shows teachers how to use readily available, low-cost items to create a safe classroom setting that fosters hands-on learning and exploration of real-life problems. The text includes classroom activities that connect science learning to mathematics, technology, art, and literacy. Book Features: Shows teachers how to address fundamental biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth science concepts using easy-to-find objects.Describes constructivist learning environments that are aligned with emerging data on brain development.Includes guidance for adopting approaches and instructional strategies consistent with NSTA, NSES, and NAEYC guidelines. “We need to celebrate the birth of this book. It is a vivid embodiment of how young children learn scientific ideas when their teachers create conditions that match the ways youngsters are able to integrate meaning. Constructivist practice comes to life in these pages. At a time of narrow high-stakes tests, here is a model that preserves truly professional practice.” —From the Foreword by Doris Pronin Fromberg, Hofstra University “Big Science for Growing Minds is a wonderful, jam-packed storehouse of research-based ideas for the effective teaching of science. The author is masterful in her ability to clearly explain current brain research and cognitive science studies and to exemplify the research through practical classroom applications.” —Lawrence Lowery, Professor (emeritus), Graduate School of Education and the Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California at Berkeley
Download or read book Using Learning Centers in the Kindergarten Classroom written by Sharon Olson and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rituals and Routines Within a Constructivist Kindergarten Classroom written by Tina Downey Butcher and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Constructivist Approach to Block Play in Early Childhood written by Karyn Wellhousen and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2001 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Key features: description of how current early age brain development research supports value of block play; scenarios demonstrate the developmental stages of block play; guidelines for starting block building programs provide constructive strategies for early childhood classrooms; exploration of how teacher/parent roles in facilitating block play enhance a child's learning process; and techniques to include children with special needs expand outreach of block and building activities."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Learning Centers for Young Children written by Georgia Bradley Houle and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 1987 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ramps Pathways written by Rheta DeVries and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an introduction to constructivist physics with classroom examples illustrating how children construct knowledge. Shows how to promote children's scientific reasoning by engaging them in active experimentation.
Download or read book Creating and Sustaining the Constructivist Classroom written by Bruce A. Marlowe and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2005-04-20 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the Original Edition: "Lots of fresh ideas, along with some very helpful suggestions." —Pamela Galvani, Teacher Central Kitsap High School, Silverdale, Washington Praise for the New Edition: "Useful as the first version of their book was, Marlowe and Page′s second edition is even better. It offers a rare blend of thoughtful critique, solid theory, and practical strategy." —Alfie Kohn, author of The Schools Our Children Deserve Make constructivism work for you and your students! Taking students from passive spoon-fed knowledge to creation and acquisition of real learning: It sounds terrific. But how do you do it? This book shows you how. In this updated and expanded second edition, Marlowe and Page use a larger and clearer format to bring together constructivist theory with step-by-step guidance to make constructivist learning a reality in your classroom. Creating and Sustaining the Constructivist Classroom, Second Edition includes the firsthand experiences of practicing teachers to help you understand the challenges and rewards you can expect from constructivism. The teachers′ stories along with guidance from the authors give you a solid foundation on which to build your own student-created learning classroom. The authors provide: Active learning examples to customize for any grade or classroom Checklists to help you evaluate your starting point, progress, and goals Expanded coverage of state and national content standards Practical assistance with issues surrounding student assessment, differentiation, and the inclusive classroom Ideas for involving parents and community members Ways to implement technology into the mix Strategies to help even beginning teachers implement constructivist principles Stimulate your students′ creativity, autonomy, and independent thinking. Help raise their self-esteem and confidence. Get their minds working on proactive ways to bring real-world learning into their schoolwork. Encourage your students to discover new ways to search for information, process what they find out, and translate it into meaningful knowledge for themselves.
Download or read book Developing Constructivist Early Childhood Curriculum written by Rheta DeVries and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses how children can benefit from certain kinds of play during early childhood education, allowing them to explore their surroundings while still being conventially educated in the classroom.
Download or read book In Search of Understanding written by and published by ASCD. This book was released on 1999 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents key principles of constructivist-based learning environments: curriculum based on primary concepts, instruction premised on learners' point of view and assessment in service to the learner.
Download or read book Constructivist Grounded Theory Approach to Understanding Teaching Kindergarteners how to Read During the COVID 19 Pandemic written by Mary Carney Hagan and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a variety of problems around the world, including isolation, school closure, contact restriction, and economic shutdown; these problems have completely changed the psychosocial environment and physical well-being of children everywhere (Fegert et al., 2020). Education underwent tremendous changes almost overnight: As a result of the pandemic, students were forced to embrace virtual learning to finish the 2019-2020 academic year and begin the 2020-2021 academic year. This change caused anxiety and trauma to adults and young children. DC Public Schools (2020) described the experience of virtual learning as a "shared traumatic experience" Virtual learning has many negative consequences, including isolation, loneliness, and a sense of detachment. These consequences were bound to affect education and have implications for the future learning of students, particularly those students learning fundamental reading skills in kindergarten. Kindergarteners are rapidly developing reading skills that will serve them for the rest of their lives. This study investigated what literacy instruction looked like during a period of virtual learning. This study took place in a kindergarten classroom in a public school in Washington, DC. I studied the class of kindergarteners I taught during the 2020-2021 academic year because they were learning virtually. The class included 23 students: 13 girls and 10 boys. One student had an individualized education plan, and seven students spoke English as a second language. The study relied on a constructivist grounded theory approach to address the research question. The findings provide meaningful insights for practitioners in early childhood education. They let educators know that there is work to be done surrounding the explicit teaching of phonemic awareness. We can see some of the immediate effects of COVID-19 in our early childhood education classrooms across the city of DC and elsewhere but more in-depth longitudinal data will need to be collected to see the lasting effects on children
Download or read book Handbook of Moral and Character Education written by Larry Nucci and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is widespread agreement that schools should contribute to the moral development and character formation of their students. In fact, 80% of US states currently have mandates regarding character education. However, the pervasiveness of the support for moral and character education masks a high degree of controversy surrounding its meaning and methods. The purpose of this handbook is to supplant the prevalent ideological rhetoric of the field with a comprehensive, research-oriented volume that both describes the extensive changes that have occurred over the last fifteen years and points forward to the future. Now in its second edition, this book includes the latest applications of developmental and cognitive psychology to moral and character education from preschool to college settings, and much more.
