"Psychoeducational Assessment of Preschool Children," Fifth Edition, provides academics and school-based practitioners such as psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers with an up-to-date guide to the assessment of young children. Long recognized as the standard text and reference in its field, this comprehensive,…

Emphasizing reading and writing, this booklet discusses the concept of motivation and examines the many factors that influence an at-risk learner in the classroom learning environment. Chapters in the booklet highlight such topics as identification of at-risk learners, various motivational theories, personal and cognitive influencing factors, a…

Offers advice to Head Start teachers on making parents feel comfortable as observers or volunteers in the classroom. Suggests that home visits are a way to become better acquainted with families and offers several ideas for keeping in touch with parents. Provides suggestions on encouraging parent participation and making parents feel welcome in…

This pamphlet answers the question "How can we best involve parents in the classroom?" at the level of the school council, school staff, and classroom teacher. Issues to be negotiated by school councils include the changing nature of Australian family structures, parents with small children at home, parents helping after school hours,…

A collection of articles by seven teachers from varied backgrounds stresses the importance of teacher motivation. Flexibility, honesty, a good sense of humor, and an openness to new approaches are important motivating techniques. Practical suggestions are offered for stimulating motivation among students. (JN)

Designed to provide classroom teachers with activities to enhance computer equity for female students, this kit is divided into four sections which present excerpts from four other publications: (1) "The Neuter Computer: Computers for Boys and Girls" (Jo Schuchat Sanders and Antonia Stone for the Computer Equity Training Project, Women's…

Describes the types of teacher coordination that are necessary for survival in open space. Teachers successful in open-space schools have provided the best and most useful information on how to survive in open space and their suggestions are discussed in five basic categories. (Author/RK)

Suggesting that evaluation is an ongoing part of classroom life from day one, this book presents essays by classroom teachers that examine learning and evaluation and the need to bring the two together in more relevant ways. Essays in the book discuss ways to examine the potential of portfolios to reflect different kinds of intelligence; balance…

This revised guide provides a resource of ideas and activities to help introduce the young child to multicultural education. While the chief aim of the guide is to provide teaching strategies, it is also designed to give teachers, who are not experts in this field, certain basic information and update their awareness of current developments in the…

This curriculum guide for teachers of young children provides a framework that sets forth the program's philosophy, goals, and objectives for children, as well as guidelines for teaching that address all aspects of a child's development (socio-emotional, cognitive, and physical). It attempts to offer teachers the guidance, support, and freedom to…

This book offers kindergarten teachers a collection of easy-to-implement ideas, from assessing student work to helping struggling students. The eight chapters focus on: (1) "Widely Held Expectations for Kindergartners" (developmental and academic expectations); (2) "Classroom Environment" (e.g., work and play areas, classroom schedules, bulletin…

This publication looks at approaches and strategies available to beginning and experienced teachers to increase their effectiveness in the classroom setting. The book highlights ways in which a classroom may be organized and curriculum decisions made to encourage students to achieve their academic potential. Chapters cover the following topics:…

The fifth manual in this series of Head Start Training manuals contains descriptions of eight workshop modules on (1) designing a learning climate, (2) helping parents become motivated, (3) dealing with reluctance and resistance in adults, (4) planning, conducting, and evaluating study trips, (5) increasing involvement of parents, (6) helping…

Presents guidelines for developing an effective rule management routine, including create rules and procedures based on cooperative and productive learning behavior; identify specific student behaviors for rule compliance; define teacher responsibilities for rule compliance; establish logical consequences; and develop communication links among…

This booklet provides information to parents, students, teachers, and community members about the new mathematics curriculum in western Canada that was developed as a result of the Common Curriculum Framework for K-12 Mathematics. The curriculum represents a dynamic approach to mathematics with problem solving as the main focus for all grade…