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Young Investigators: The Project Approach in the Early Years (Early Childhood Education Series),New
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Now in its Third Edition, Young Investigators provides an introduction to the project approach with stepbystep guidance for conducting meaningful investigations with young children. The authors have expanded their bestseller to include two new chapters How Projects Can Connect Children with Nature and Project Investigations as STEM Experiencesand to provide more help to teachers of the youngest children (toddlers) and older children (2nd grade). The new edition also shows teachers how to use standards in the topic selection process and identifies activities and experiences that will help children grasp key concepts and skills. Throughout the text, readers listen to teachers concerns, witness how they find solutions to challenges, and experience how excited children become during project work. This book is appropriate for those new to using the Project Approach, as well as for teachers who already have experience with implementing the Project Approach.Book Features: Examples of projects from child care centers and preschool, K2, and special education classrooms. Instructions for incorporating standards and STEM skills into project work. A variety of experiences to help children connect to the natural world. Toddler projects that reflect knowledge from recent mind/brain research. Tools for integrating required curriculum goals and for assessing achievement. A Teacher Project Planning Journal that leads teachers through the major decision points of project work. Fullcolor photographs of children engaged with projects. A study guide for pre and inservice teachers (available at tcpress.com).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Young Investigators: The Project Approach in the Early Years'? A: The book focuses on the project approach in early childhood education, providing step-by-step guidance for teachers to conduct meaningful investigations with young children.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include examples of projects from various educational settings, instructions for incorporating standards and STEM skills, toddler projects based on recent research, and a Teacher Project Planning Journal.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Judy Harris Helm.
- Q: What is the publication date of the third edition? A: The third edition was published on May 14, 2016.
- Q: Is this book suitable for new teachers? A: Yes, it is appropriate for both new teachers and those with experience in the Project Approach.
- Q: How does this book help teachers connect children with nature? A: It includes a chapter dedicated to how projects can connect children with nature, offering guidance on integrating outdoor experiences into learning.
- Q: What age groups does this book cater to? A: The book is designed for teachers of toddlers up to second-grade students.
- Q: What is included in the Teacher Project Planning Journal? A: The journal leads teachers through major decision points in project work, helping them plan and execute projects effectively.
- Q: Does the book provide resources for assessing children's achievement? A: Yes, it includes tools for integrating curriculum goals and assessing children's achievements during project work.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and consists of 176 pages.