Windows On Learning: Documenting Children's Work (Early Childhood Education Series)

Helm, Judy Harris,Steinheimer, Kathy,Beneke, Sallee

ISBN 10: 0807736783 / ISBN 13: 9780807736784

Published by Teachers College Press, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Windows On Learning: Documenting Children's Work (Early Childhood Education Series)
• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0807736783
• ISBN 13: 9780807736784
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Describes a framework, collection system, and display method for documenting early childhood programs. The work is based on the authors' studies of the schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy, as well as their own theories and experiences in American schools. The method they present incorporates an authentic assessment system called Work Sampling, and is applicable to various curriculum models, including thematic teaching and the project approach. Contains many examples of documentation, including many childrens' drawings and b&w photographs. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About the Author

Kathy Steinheimer is a teacher of three- and four-year-olds at the Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center.