A Developmental Approach to Educating Young Children
Author(s): Denise H. Daniels (Author)
Publisher: Corwin
Publication Date: 16 Aug. 2010
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 208 pages
ISBN-10: 9781412981149
ISBN-13: 9781412981149
Book Description
“This book helps the practicing educator turn research into seamless classroom practice. The practice exercises can be implemented immediately to help build student success.” -Katina Keener, Science/Social Studies Teacher, T. C. Walker El
Editorial Reviews
Review
“This encouraging book presents currently recommended teaching methods based on educational research and philosophy. It should be used in classrooms and teacher preparation programs to operationalize developmentally appropriate practice and to help teachers incorporate such practices into the testing culture that is a reality in today’s classrooms.” — Carole S. Campbell, Educational Consultant Published On: 2010-04-06
“This book helps the practicing educator turn research into seamless classroom practice. The practice exercises can be implemented immediately to help build student success.” — Katina Keener, Science/Social Studies Teacher Published On: 2010-04-06
“The practical applications are great!” — Yolanda Abel, Assistant Professor Published On: 2010-04-06
From the Back Cover
This resource helps teachers to learn how current research and theory from educational psychology can be applied to create child-centered learning environments and developmentally appropriate practices.
About the Author
Denise Daniels is a professor of child development at California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, and a former associate professor of educational psychology at Northern Illinois University. She received her Ph.D. in Education and Developmental Studies from UCLA in 1992. She draws from nearly 20 years of experience teaching educators and other child professionals at undergraduate and graduate levels. Denise’s research focuses on children’s adjustment and motivation to learn in school, and the development of children’s and teachers’ psychological understandings and beliefs about education. She is involved in a variety of community and state endeavors to promote high quality early educational practices.
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