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Klappentext Many schools in the United States are considering moving from traditional! skill-based instruction to child-centred instruction in nongraded! primary classrooms. This book describes nongraded! primary programmes that illustrate developmentally appropriate practices for teaching young children. Seven critical attributes to these programmes are examined including multiage/multiability grouping! professional teamwork! positive parental involvement and authentic assessment. Zusammenfassung Many schools in the United States are considering moving from traditional! skill-based instruction to child-centred instruction in nongraded! primary classrooms. This book describes nongraded! primary programmes that illustrate developmentally appropriate practices for teaching young children. Seven critical attributes to these programmes are examined including multiage//multiability grouping! professional teamwork! positive parental involvement and authentic assessment. Inhaltsverzeichnis Reforming the Education of Young Children - Diane W Kyle! Ellen McIntyre! and Ric A Hovda PART ONE: REFORM AS A PERSONAL JOURNEY We Are Here - Katherine Alexander Team Teaching - Anne Dill and Geraldine Hendricks A Journey of Professional Bonding and Reflective Practice Sea of Changes - Cathy Cool Finding Sunken Treasures in Shark-Infested Waters PART TWO: AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT AND CONTINUOUS PROGRAMS Assessment in a Nongraded Primary Program - Kris Gregory et al Discovering Children's Voices and Talents `Let the Wild Rumpus Start!' - Tina Cron! Joy Spears! and Donna Stottmann The Story of One Multi-Age/Multi-Ability Classroom Multi-Age! Multi-Abilities - Phillip Poore and Cheryl Armstrong An Inclusive Primary Program Learning to Assess - Kathy Birdwhistell et al Teachers! Students! and Parents Together PART THREE: CHALLENGES OF MAKING TRANSITIONS Facing the Seven Critical Attributes - Bridget Baker and Lisa Smith From Philosophy to Practice - Karen Adkins A Continuous Struggle for Excellence What About the Skills? Shouldn't I Be Teaching Them? - Beverly Wells PART FOUR: REFORM AS A SHARED BEHAVIOR What a Difference a Year Makes - Catherine Pillow et al A Principal's Perspective for Educational Reform - Joe Jacovino Partnerships for Learners - Jeannie Bass! Linda Bibee! and Diana Heidelberg Lessons on Creating Nongraded Primary Programs or Implementing Other Systemic Changes - Ellen McIntyre! Ric A Hovda! and Diane W Kyle Professional Development Possibilities - Ric A Hovda! Diane W Kyle! and Ellen McIntyre ...
