Table of Contents

Preface Why a Revised Edition of The Intentional Teacher?

Chapter 1 Introducing Intentional Teaching

Chapter 2 Best Practices for Intentional Teaching

Chapter 3 Approaches to Learning

Chapter 4 Social and Emotional Learning

Chapter 5 Physical Development and Health

Chapter 6 Language and Literacy

Chapter 7 Mathematics

Chapter 8 Science

Chapter 9 Social Studies

Chapter 10 Creative Arts

Chapter 11 Reflections on Intentional Teaching

Glossary

Resources

References

Index

Promotional Information

Young children and teachers both have active roles in the learning process


How do preschoolers learn and develop? What are the best ways to support learning in the early years? This revised edition of The Intentional Teacher guides teachers to balance both child-guided and adult-guided learning experiences that build on children’s interests and focus on what they need to learn to be successful in school and in life.


This edition offers new chapters on science, social studies, and approaches to learning. Also included is updated, expanded information on social and emotional development, physical development and health, language and literacy, mathenatics, and the creative arts. In each chapter are many practical teaching strategies that are illustrated with classroom-based anecdotes.


The Intentional Teacher encourages readers to:



- Reflect on their principles and practices

- Broaden their thinking about appropriate early curriculum content and instructional methods

- Discover specific ideas and teaching strategies for interacting with children in key subject areas





Intentional teaching does not happen by chance. This book will help teachers apply their knowledge of children and of content to make thoughtful, intentional use of both child-guided and adult-guided experiences.

About the Author

Ann S. Epstein is the Senior Director of Curriculum Development at HighScope Educational Research Foundation in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Her areas of expertise include curriculum development, professional development, research and program evaluation, and child and program assessment.

Reviews

Deeply respectful of the role that teachers play in children’s lives, Epstein brings to life a sophisticated approach to teaching that is both committed to child development principles and sensitive to the demands of educational content. This book is a must-read for educators, parents, advocates, and policy makers."" — Travis Wright, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison