Blended practices for teaching young children in inclusive settings / by Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Ed.D., Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Program, University of Kentucky, Lexington ; and Mary Louise Hemmeter, Ph.D., Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee ; with Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, Ph.D., and invited contributors.
Blended practices for promoting early math skills / Introduction to blended practices / Jessica K. Hardy, Sarah Hawkins-Lear, Mary Louise Hemmeter, and Jennifer Grisham-Brown. Curriculum framework as a model of blended practices / Jennifer Grisham-Brown and Mary Louise Hemmeter ; Identifying outcomes for children in blended early childhood classrooms / Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, and Mary Louise Hemmeter ; Recommended instructional practices / Jennifer Grisham-Brown and Mary Louise Hemmeter -- Tiered instruction. Universal instructional practices / Mary Louise Hemmeter and Jennifer Grisham-Brown ; Focused instructional strategies / Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, Jennifer Grisham-Brown, and Mary Louise Hemmeter ; Systematic instructional practices / Jennifer Grisham-Brown and Mary Louise Hemmeter -- Special considerations in the application of blended practices. The team process of planning, implementing, and revising instruction / Julie Harp Rutland, Sarah Hawkins-Lear, Jennifer Grisham-Brown, and Mary Louise Hemmeter ; Blended practices for promoting social-emotional development in young children / Kathleen Artman-Meeker, Elizabeth McLaren, Mary Louise Hemmeter, and Jennifer Grisham-Brown ; Blended practices for promoting literacy skills / Ragan H. McLeod, Jill F. Grifenhagen, Anna H. Hall, Mary Louise Hemmeter, and Jennifer Grisham-Brown ; Promoting the language and literacy skills of dual language learners / Lillian K. Durbin, Jennifer Grisham-Brown, and Mary Louise Hemmeter ; Blended practices for promoting early math skills / Jessica K. Hardy, Sarah Hawkins-Lear, Mary Louise Hemmeter, and Jennifer Grisham-Brown.
Summary:
"As more and more early childhood settings implement inclusive practices, teachers need to blend special and general education techniques to help all children learn. They'll find out how with the new edition of this bestselling text, which combines today's best practices for teaching young children with and without disabilities into one comprehensive approach. Ideal for current and future early childhood educators working with children from ages 2 to 5, this comprehensive text provides explicit guidance on developing a successful curriculum framework, working effectively with families and other team members, tailoring instruction to each child's individual needs, and embedding learning opportunities that address all children's goals. Teachers will learn from the field's most current research, and they'll get a full continuum of strategies for teaching young children with diverse abilities. Practical information on authentic assessment and data-driven decision-making is also woven throughout the book. An essential reference to keep and use for years to come, this book is every early childhood educator's guide to blending the best of special and general education, developing effective curricula, and improving outcomes for all children. WHAT'S NEW Increased focus on how to implement multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) New chapters on applying blended practices in specific content areas: language, literacy, social-emotional skills, and math The latest on state and federal funding initiatives for early childhood--and how to maintain quality practices that align with these initiatives More guidance on determining the scope and sequence of what to teach children Current recommendations from key professional organizations like NAEYC and DEC, and their implications for teachers USER-FRIENDLY FEATURES: Includes visual aids and sample forms, vignettes and practical examples that illustrate key concepts and guiding principles, helpful summaries for each chapter, case studies, and learning activities that challenge students to test and expand their knowledge"-- Provided by publisher. "This updated version of the popular textbook bridges the gap between special and general education by integrating knowledge about effective practices for teaching young children 2 to 5 with and without disabilities in center-based settings into one comprehensive approach"-- Provided by publisher.
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