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In her latest book, bestselling author Ann Lewin-Benham describes eight techniques that foster intentional and reflective classroom practice. She presents over 70 novel exercises to help teachers learn to use body, face, hands, voice, eyes, and word choices to precisely convey meaning. Some exercises are for teachers to practice, while others build intention and reflection in children. Dozens of scenarios from typical classroom situations contrast unintentional and intentional teaching behaviors. A self-assessment enables teachers to measure how intentional and reflective they become as they learn to use the eight techniques. This lively and often humorous resource is a companion to Lewin-Benhams Twelve Best Practices for Early Childhood Education, which explains what to teach and why. This new book explains how to teach.
About the author
Ann Lewin-Benham founded and for 20 years directed the Capital Children's Museum in Washington, DC, where she also founded and directed the Model Early Learning Center, the only U.S. preschool accredited by Reggio educators. Her books include
Possible Schools; Powerful Children; Infants and Toddlers at Work; Twelve Best Practices for Early Education; and
What Learning Looks Like (with Reuven Feuerstein). For information about Ann's teacher workshops visit her website: AnnLewin-Benham.com.
Summary
Describes eight techniques that foster intentional and reflective classroom practice. Ann Lewin-Benham presents over 70 novel exercises to help teachers learn to use body, face, hands, voice, eyes, and word choices to precisely convey meaning. Dozens of scenarios from typical classroom situations contrast unintentional and intentional teaching behaviours.
