Description
The art of observing children is more than merely the act of watching them- it is also using what you see and hear to craft new opportunitites in your classroom. This newly updated edition of The Art of Awareness provides a wealth of inspiration and practice. Witness children's remarkable competencies as they experience childhood and find a new joy in your work with children.
In the third edition you will find
A new chapter focused on observing children's active play in the context of current neuroscience and the connection between active physicality and brain developement Revisons with a strong emphasis on observing wiht an antibias and equity lens, including new stories and reflective questions to promote learning Expanded thinking about children's engagement with the natural world and supporting children' ecological identity development Access to videos for further study related to chapter content New strategies to organize your observations, share them with colleagues and families, and apply the to planning and assesment processes
By learning the art and skill of observation, you can improve your teaching and help children grow and learn.
About the Author
Deb Curtis has spent the past 40 years working with children and teachers in early childhood programs. She holds an MA in human development from Pacific Oaks College and has worked as an infant/toddler caregiver, preschool and school age child care teacher, CDA trainer, Head Start education coordinator, college instructor, and assistant director of a child care program.
Margie Carter has worked as a preschool, kindergarten and primary school teacher, curriculum developer, High/Scope trainer, child care director, and college instructor. She received her BS in Education from Northwestern University and her MA in Human Development and Leadership from Pacific Oaks College.
Deb Curtis and Margie Carter are the coauthors of numerous professional learning books, including?The Visionary Director, Training Teachers, The Art of Awareness, Designs for Living and Learning, Reflecting Children's Lives, Learning Together with Young Children, Reflecting in Communities of Practice,?and author of?Really Seeing Children.
Book Information
ISBN 9781605547305
Author Deb Curtis
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Redleaf Press
Publisher Redleaf Press
Weight(grams) 1058g
In the third edition you will find
By learning the art and skill of observation, you can improve your teaching and help children grow and learn.
About the Author
Deb Curtis has spent the past 40 years working with children and teachers in early childhood programs. She holds an MA in human development from Pacific Oaks College and has worked as an infant/toddler caregiver, preschool and school age child care teacher, CDA trainer, Head Start education coordinator, college instructor, and assistant director of a child care program.
Margie Carter has worked as a preschool, kindergarten and primary school teacher, curriculum developer, High/Scope trainer, child care director, and college instructor. She received her BS in Education from Northwestern University and her MA in Human Development and Leadership from Pacific Oaks College.
Deb Curtis and Margie Carter are the coauthors of numerous professional learning books, including?The Visionary Director, Training Teachers, The Art of Awareness, Designs for Living and Learning, Reflecting Children's Lives, Learning Together with Young Children, Reflecting in Communities of Practice,?and author of?Really Seeing Children.
Book Information
ISBN 9781605547305
Author Deb Curtis
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Redleaf Press
Publisher Redleaf Press
Weight(grams) 1058g
