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Fields, Marjorie V.; Spangler, Katherine L. – 1995
Combining developmentally appropriate early childhood practice with current views of emergent literacy and whole language instruction, this book is designed to help pre-service and in-service teachers incorporate new views of literacy into their classrooms. The book includes extensive examples from actual classrooms to assist readers in…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Beginning Writing, Classroom Environment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Peer reviewedMiels, Jill C. – Young Children, 2001
Four case studies are presented illustrating how kindergarten curricula can enhance early literacy development. Curriculum components described include student choice, activities appropriate for multiple developmental levels, large blocks of work time, shared voice, theme-based learning, access to materials, respect for autonomy, and minimal large…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Beginning Writing, Case Studies, Childrens Writing
Smyser, Sheryl O'Sullivan – 1996
The early childhood education field is changing rapidly, and the theories and methods used in preschools and kindergartens--such as child-centered, hands-on learning--are now influencing the way primary school is taught. This book is designed to be a brief overview of the field of early childhood education. Chapter 1 describes the historical and…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design
