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Peer reviewedJones, Elizabeth – Young Children, 1991
Maintains that many early childhood educators are apt to practice nice thinking rather critical thinking when, in fact, the latter would clear their heads and inform practice. This position is supported by examples of teachers' uses of such terms as "home-school cooperation,""planning," and "curriculum." (BB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Educational Philosophy
Jones, Elizabeth; Evans, Kathleen; Rencken, Kay Stritzel – 2001
Noting the challenges presented for kindergarten teachers by current demands for accountability based on standardized measures that ignore diversity, this book presents ideas for implementing a developmentally-appropriate kindergarten curriculum within the constraints of American public schools. Following introductory remarks, the book is…
Descriptors: Accountability, Change Strategies, Classroom Environment, Constructivism (Learning)
