Gayle Mindes

**Formerly published as Assessing Young Children For nearly three decades, this book has been the essential core introductory textbook on early childhood assessment. Now proudly published by Brookes, this bestselling text is in its sixth edition, updated to prepare early childhood educators and special educators for success in today’s diverse programs. Covering the full birth through 8 age range, this edition looks beyond the dual system of general and special education and shifts its focus to inclusive early childhood learning environments. Approaching authentic assessment as an integral part of teaching all young children, this comprehensive textbook covers a broad range of issues, from the foundations of early childhood assessment to the finer details of recording and interpreting data, collaborating with families, and planning interventions. Written in accessible language and enhanced with the most current research, this text will prepare educators to skillfully assess young children and make data-based decisions that promote learning and development. Teach preservice educators how to: - Prepare for and conduct systematic observations of children during everyday routines - Choose and use the most effective early childhood assessment instruments Partner with families on assessment and IFSP development Apply the latest knowledge on inclusion and cultural competence Use authentic assessment to guide intervention planning and referrals Ensure that their practice adheres to current DEC and NAEYC standards Use the WIDA assessment model to support English learners Navigate the unique considerations for assessing infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary school students STUDENT-FRIENDLY FEATURES: Each chapter includes terms to know, a chapter overview, learning intentions, a chapter summary, field and in-class activities, study questions, a Reflect and Re-read section, and a case vignette illustrating appropriate practice. Preservice teachers will also receive ten reproducible templates and forms they can use to collect and organize data in their future classrooms.

This book anchors the social studies as the central unifying force for young children. Teachers use the inquiry process to foster child development of social skills and citizenship ideals in their first classroom experiences. Curriculum is built starting with children’s natural curiosity to foster literacy in all its form—speaking, listening, reading, writing. Along the way, young children acquire knowledge and academic skills in civics, economics, geography and history. Shown throughout are ways to promote social learning, self-concept development, social skills and citizenship behaviors. Featured here are individually appropriate and culturally relevant developmental practices. Considered are the importance of family collaboration and funds of knowledge children bring to early care and education. Contributors to this edition bring expertise from bilingual, early education, literacy, special education and the social studies. Beginning with citizenship and community building the authors consider all aspects of teaching young children leading to a progression of capacity to engage civically in school and community.

This book anchors the social studies as the central unifying force for young children. Teachers use the inquiry process to foster child development of social skills and citizenship ideals in their first classroom experiences. Curriculum is built starting with children’s natural curiosity to foster literacy in all its form—speaking, listening, reading, writing. Along the way, young children acquire knowledge and academic skills in civics, economics, geography and history. Shown throughout are ways to promote social learning, self-concept development, social skills and citizenship behaviors. Featured here are individually appropriate and culturally relevant developmental practices. Considered are the importance of family collaboration and funds of knowledge children bring to early care and education. Contributors to this edition bring expertise from bilingual, early education, literacy, special education and the social studies. Beginning with citizenship and community building the authors consider all aspects of teaching young children leading to a progression of capacity to engage civically in school and community.

By linking theory to practice with an emphasis on national and state standards, Head Start Performance Standards, No Child Left Behind, and IDEA, the authors coherently combine principles of child development and social studies content to create a solid program for preschool through grade three. The authors maintain the overriding idea throughout the Teaching Young Children series—that strategies derived from knowledge of child development are used to teach content knowledge. It is this concern that makes this volume an excellent resource for teachers and parents. In addition to specific discussions of how to build and conduct a social studies curriculum, the work includes vignettes of teachers and children in the classroom; graphics illustrating concepts and methods; and matrices, charts and tables to enhance understanding. The authors effectively intertwine social learning in young children and development of self-concept with the theme-based curriculum of the National Council for Social Studies, the principles of multicultural education, parent collaboration to support learning, and creating connections between classroom and community. In a globalized world of 24-hour news coverage, regional trade agreements, and growing international business, creating an understanding of the world through developmentally appropriate curricula is essential.