| A Developmental Approach to Educating Young Children Contributor(s): Daniels, Denise (Editor), Clarkson, Patricia K. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 141298114X ISBN-13: 9781412981149 Publisher: Corwin Publishers OUR PRICE: $30.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Educational Psychology |
| Dewey: 372.21 |
| LCCN: 2010020320 |
| Series: Classroom Insights from Educational Psychology |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.75 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Launch young learners on positive pathways through school! The first in the Classroom Insights From Educational Psychology series, this book gives PreK-3 teachers valuable insight into how current research and theory from educational psychology can be applied to create a child-centered learning environment. Through vignettes, practice exercises, games, and reflection questions, readers gain a deeper understanding of:
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Contributor Bio(s): Daniels, Denise: - 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. |