Blended practices for teaching young children in inclusive settings / by Jennifer Grisham-Brown ; and Mary Louise Hemmeter ; with Kristie Pretti-Frontczak.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grisham, Jennifer, author.

Hemmeter, Mary Louise, author.

Pretti-Frontczak, Kristie, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Early childhood education.

Early childhood special education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (378 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Baltimore, Maryland : Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company, [2017]

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.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

About the Online Materials

About the Authors

About the Contributors

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Section I: Setting the Stage for Blended Practices

Chapter 1: Introduction to Blended Practices

Chapter 2: Curriculum Framework as a Model of Blended Practices

Chapter 3: Identifying Outcomes for Children in Blended Early Childhood Classrooms

Chapter 4: Recommended Instructional Practices

Appendix 4A: Intentional Instruction Sequence Planning Form

Section II: Tiered Instruction

Chapter 5: Universal Instructional Practices

Chapter 6: Focused Instructional Strategies

Chapter 7: Systematic Instructional Practices

Appendix 7A: Sample Intervention Plans

Section III: Special Considerations in the Application of Blended Practices

Chapter 8: The Team Process of Planning, Implementing, and Revising Instruction

Appendix 8A: Activity Matrix

Appendix 8B: Family Data Collection Sheet

Chapter 9: Blended Practices for Promoting Social-Emotional Development in Young Children

Chapter 10: Blended Practices for Promoting Literacy Skills

Chapter 11: Promoting the Language and Literacy Skills of Dual Language Learners

Appendix 11A: Family Language Questionnaire

Appendix 11B: Family Cultural Interview

Appendix 11C: Dual Language Learner Resources

Chapter 12: Blended Practices for Promoting Early Math Skills

Appendix 12A: Early Math Screening Instrument

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-59857-896-0

OCLC:

962025950