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Focused Observations PowerPoint Presentation

AUTHOR James, Marlyn; Gronlund, Gaye
PUBLISHER Redleaf Press (03/26/2013)
PRODUCT TYPE Software (Compact Disc)

Description
Intentional teaching begins with focused observations and systematic documentation of children's learning and development. The book Focused Observations, Second Edition, explains why observation is one of the best methods to get to know each child well, track progress, and plan individualized curriculum. This CD-ROM--perfect for staff development and to use in early childhood college courses--includes a PowerPoint presentation which complements each chapter of the book, and includes information on:

The importance of observing children
Using observation and documentation to work with early learning guidelines and calls for accountability
The most effective ways to observe and document
Fitting observation and documentation into
How to observe and document for assessment
How to share observation, documentation, and assessment information with families
How to use observation and documentation for curriculum planning
How to build a case about a child
How to continue to grow as an observer

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ISBN-13: 9781605542249
ISBN-10: 1605542245
Content Language: English
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Carton Quantity: 30
Product Dimensions: 4.90 x 0.40 x 5.60 inches
Weight: 0.17 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Unabridged
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Education | Professional Development
Education | Schools - Levels - Early Childhood (Incl. Preschool & Kinder
Education | Evaluation & Assessment
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Intentional teaching begins with focused observations and systematic documentation of children's learning and development. The book Focused Observations, Second Edition, explains why observation is one of the best methods to get to know each child well, track progress, and plan individualized curriculum. This CD-ROM--perfect for staff development and to use in early childhood college courses--includes a PowerPoint presentation which complements each chapter of the book, and includes information on:

The importance of observing children
Using observation and documentation to work with early learning guidelines and calls for accountability
The most effective ways to observe and document
Fitting observation and documentation into
How to observe and document for assessment
How to share observation, documentation, and assessment information with families
How to use observation and documentation for curriculum planning
How to build a case about a child
How to continue to grow as an observer

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Author: James, Marlyn
Marlyn James is an education and early childhood professor at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, Montana. She and coauthor Gaye Gronlund also coauthored Focused Observations.
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