Early learning standards and staff development
Subtitle: best practices in the face of change
By: Gaye Gronlund and Marlyn James.
Contributors: James, Marlyn.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Redleaf Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: St. Paul, MN
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781933653310
Subjects: Early childhood education -- Curricula -- United States; Early childhood education -- Standards -- United States; Curriculum planning -- United States; Teachers -- In-service training -- United States
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: coping with the changes in early childhood education today; title: Addressing the disconnect: early learning standards and developmentally appropriate practice do go together!; title: The change process; title: Adult learning and quality staff development; title: Helping others implement early learning standards and curricula in ways best for young children; title: The integration of curriculum and early learning standards; title: Helping others implement assessment practices in ways best for young children; title: Evaluating observations related to early learning standards; title: Addressing resistance to changes in curriculum and assessment through coaching and mentoring.