Description: Developing Constructivist Early Childhood Curriculum by Rheta DeVries, Betty Zan, Carolyn Hildebrandt, Rebecca Edmiaston, Christie Sales, Leslie R. Williams This work provides a constructivist interpretation of developmentally appropriate curriculum in early childhood education. It provides the theoretical rationale and the practical advice for conducting specific activities in the classroom. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This timely volume provides a constructivist interpretation of developmentally appropriate curriculum in early childhood education. Rheta DeVries, one of the founders of constructivist early education, and her colleagues provide the theoretical rationale and practical advice for conducting specific activities in the classroom. Descriptive vignettes are used to show how childrens reasoning and teacher interventions are transformed in the course of extended experience with a physical phenomenon or group game. Throughout the book, constructivist teaching is illustrated and contrasted with the approaches found in three other classroom types. Author Biography Rheta DeVries is a developmental psychologist, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, and Director of the Regents Center for Early Developmental Education. Betty Zan is Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. Carolyn Hildebrandt is Associate Professor of Psychology. Rebecca Edmiaston is Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. Christina Sales is a Research Associate. All are at the University of Northern Iowa and the Regents Center for Early Developmental Education. Long Description This timely volume provides a constructivist interpretation of developmentally appropriate curriculum in early childhood education. Rheta DeVries, one of the founders of constructivist early education, and her colleagues provide the theoretical rationale and practical advice for conducting specific activities in the classroom. Descriptive vignettes are used to show how children?s reasoning and teacher interventions are transformed in the course of extended experience with a physical phenomenon or group game. Throughout the book, constructivist teaching is illustrated and contrasted with the approaches found in three other classroom types. Promotional "Headline" "This is a practical and theoretically strong book. Going beyond the generalities of developmentally appropriate practice, it focuses especially on the teachers role and gives excellent principles of teaching about specific activities over time." ?Constance Kamii, University of Alabama at Birmingham Description for Reader Rheta DeVries is a developmental psychologist, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, and Director of the Regents? Center for Early Developmental Education. Betty Zan is Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. Carolyn Hildebrandt is Associate Professor of Psychology. Rebecca Edmiaston is Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. Christina Sales is a Research Associate. All are at the University of Northern Iowa and the Regents Center for Early Developmental Education. Details ISBN0807741205 Author Leslie R. Williams Series Early Childhood Education Series Language English ISBN-10 0807741205 ISBN-13 9780807741207 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 372.19 Imprint Teachers College Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Short Title DEVELOPING CONSTRUCTIVIST EARL DOI 10.1604/9780807741207 AU Release Date 2001-11-07 NZ Release Date 2001-11-07 US Release Date 2001-11-07 UK Release Date 2001-11-07 Pages 264 Publisher Teachers College Press Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-11-07 Series Number 81 Audience Professional & Vocational Subtitle Practical Principles and Activities Alternative 9780807741214 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161880861;
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ISBN-13: 9780807741207
Book Title: Developing Constructivist Early Childhood Curriculum
Subject Area: Educational Technology
Author: Betty Zan, Rheta Devries, Carolyn Hildebrandt, Rebecca Edmiaston
Publication Name: Developing Constructivist Early Childhood Curriculum: Practical Principals and Activities
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Teachers' College Press
Subject: Education, Teaching
Publication Year: 2001
Type: Textbook
Number of Pages: 264 Pages
