Billman, Jean,

Observation and participation in early childhood settings : a practicum guide / Jean Billman, Janice Sherman. - Second edition. - xvi, 304 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- The Role of Observation and Participation in Early Childhood Education -- Methods for Recording Observations of Young Children's Behavior -- Caring for Infants and Observing Them in Home and Group-Care Settings -- Exploring the World of Toddlers -- Interacting with Preschool Children in Group Settings -- Living and Learning with Kindergarten Children -- Work and Play in the Primary Grades -- Working with Families of Young Children -- Curriculum and the Young Child -- A Time-Sampling Technique for Evaluating Infant/Toddler Programs -- Playground Improvement Rating Scale -- Ways to Increase Positive Social Interaction among Children -- Websites Related to Early Childhood Education -- Index. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. App. A. App. B. App. C. App. D.

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Early childhood education.
Early childhood teachers--Training of
Observation (Educational method)
Child development.

LB1139.23. / B55 2003

372.21