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Book SynopsisHow do pre-schoolers learn and develop? What are the best ways to support learning in the early years? This revised edition of The Intentional Teacher guides teachers to balance both child-guided and adult-guided learning experiences that respond to children’s interests and focus on what they need to learn to be successful in school and life.
This edition includes:
- New chapters on science, social studies, and approaches to learning
- Updated, expanded information on social and emotional development, physical development and health, language and literacy, math, and the creative arts
- Practical teaching strategies that are illustrated with classroom-based anecdotes
- Intentional teaching does not happen by chance. This book will help teachers apply their knowledge of children and of content to make thoughtful, intentional use of both child-guided and adult-guided experiences. Co-published with HighScope Press.
Trade ReviewDeeply respectful of the role that teachers play in children’s lives, Epstein brings to life a sophisticated approach to teaching that is both committed to child development principles and sensitive to the demands of educational content. This book is a must-read for educators, parents, advocates, and policy makers."" — Travis Wright, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Table of ContentsPreface Why a Revised Edition of The Intentional Teacher? Chapter 1 Introducing Intentional Teaching Chapter 2 Best Practices for Intentional Teaching Chapter 3 Approaches to Learning Chapter 4 Social and Emotional Learning Chapter 5 Physical Development and Health Chapter 6 Language and Literacy Chapter 7 Mathematics Chapter 8 Science Chapter 9 Social Studies Chapter 10 Creative Arts Chapter 11 Reflections on Intentional Teaching Glossary Resources References Index
