An informative, accessible, and interesting introduction to the ongoing story of special education. Special education is an ongoing story of people―of exceptional children, of the families of children with special needs, and of the teachers who work with them. Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education focuses on 15 experienced teachers to give readers first-person insight …
"It′s time to build a bridge between early childhood programs and the K–3 system to ensure continued success for all children. This is the ultimate how-to manual for administrators and teachers who wish to maintain and maximize the gains children make in preschool." ―Sally Wingle, Preschool Teacher Chelsea Community Preschool, MI "A great guide pointing in the right direction for sta…
Trusted by schools across the country, ELLCO helps build better literacy programs by assessing the quality of both the classroom environment and teachers' practices. With ELLCO, educators reliably gather the essential data needed for professional development and program improvement that lead to better literacy outcomes for young children. These two NEW editions of ELLCO are even better because …
The English legal system in the area of social work with the children and families can be bewildering and complex and it is vital therefore that any textbook on the subject uses case law, case studies and research to critically engage social workers and students alike. This book does just that - by ecamining, and putting into clear practical context, the current law and policy relating to socia…
Digital Learning in High-Needs Schools examines the challenges and affordances that arise when high-needs school communities integrate educational technologies into their unique settings. Although remote, blended, and networked learning are ubiquitous today, a number of cultural, economic, and political realities—from the digital divide and digital literacy to poverty and language barriers—…
The major theme of this textbook - the idea of respectful, responsive, and reciprocal adult-infant-toddler interactions has been consistent with each edition. The underlying framework for the textbook is founded in the “Ten Principles” which is initially discussed in Chapter 1. Respectful behaviors on the part of the caregivers are the basis of the Ten Principles. The textbook refers to the…
Theories of Early Childhood Education continues to provide a comprehensive overview of the various theoretical perspectives in early childhood education from developmental psychology to critical studies, Piaget to Freire. This revised and updated edition includes additional chapters on Michael Alexander Halliday’s view of language learning and the attachment theory work of John Bowlby and Mar…
Edited by Donna Pendergast and Susanne Garvis, this new edition of Teaching Early Years provides a comprehensive overview of and introduction to educating children from birth to eight years. Structured around the key priorities for early childhood education and care – curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment – this book supports readers to develop and enhance their knowledge and understandin…
Karya ini sangat inspiratif dan kritis dalam mengkaji permasalahan hukum perlindungan anak dalam perspektif yuridis normatif di Indonesia yang dimulai dari Pengadilan Tingkat Pertama, Banding, Kasasi, dan Peninjauan Kembali di Mahkamah Agung. Di dalamnya, penulis secara spesifik membahas eksistensi, urgensi, dan penerapan perlindungan anak sebagai instrumen menjaga kehidupan umat manusia secara…
Buku ini berisi bacaan untuk menentramkan hati, menenangkan jiwa, dan memberikan arahan dalam upaya mengoptimalkan potensi diri. Penulis mengkaji permasalahan yang umum terjadi pada setiap individu dan menjelaskan hal-hal yang seharusnya dilakukan untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut. Beberapa kisah hikmah diungkapkan untuk dijadikan bahan pelajaran agar pembaca dapat memetik pelajaran dari ki…