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Book SynopsisDr. Mario C. Barbiere and Jane C. Wiatr have developed a practical and informative guide to teaching for both new and seasoned teachers, administrators and their support staff. This book spotlights The Student Empowerment Program and is the foundation for a positive climate and culture in the early childhood classroom. The program is detailed chapter by chapter and addresses the nature of the learner from play and exploration to technology, to rubrics and assessments. This covers the gamut of what every educator needs to know to become a master in their field. The Student Empowerment Program contains the 5'R's which is the architecture a teacher needs to build a solid foundation for learning and self-regulation. Any educator, who wants to make a positive change and become enabled to teach more and discipline less, will appreciate the simplicity of our program in this step by step handbook. Every word, whether it is our personal experience or research based is dedicated to facilitating
Trade ReviewAs the director of a preschool and as an elementary school principal, I found this book to be an excellent knowledge base for the development of young children. The book introduced new strategies and approaches to brain based learning and its application for the “whole child” teaching approach in early childhood education. This book encourages learning and promoting children’s social and emotional development in the early school years. -- Sophia Z. Domogala, young children’s author (Preschool-Young Youth); Preschool & Elementary Principal
Jane and Mario combine research and real teaching experience to provide ideas that are effective and realistic. They are able to effectively communicate with teachers to provide simple implementation ideas that support current research in the field. They are an invaluable resource for teachers and administrators. -- Mark Hoyt, principal, Union Twp Board of Education, Union, NJ
Jane and Mario provide both new as well as veteran teachers practical strategies that can be used right away in the classroom. They offer ideas and solutions to problem behaviors that may seem overwhelming to a classroom teacher, utilizing a straight forward, sensible approach... a must read for any teacher! -- Jack Jones, Special Education Teacher, Branchburg Township
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgement Introduction 1. Student Empowerment 2. Nature of the Learner 3. Classroom Environment 4. Play and Exploration 5. Lesson Design 6. Rubric and Assessment 7. Technology 8. Tying It All Together About the Authors
