Learning Together with Young Children A Curriculum Framework for Reflective Teachers
Learning Together with Young Children: A Curriculum Framework for Reflective Teachers by Deb Curtis is a second edition published by Redleaf Press in 2017. This 330-page book presents an alternative approach to standardization in education, emphasizing the importance of placing children at the center of curriculum planning. Utilizing The Thinking Lens® protocol, it offers teachers practical strategies for translating educational theories into actionable ideas that foster a welcoming classroom culture and promote self-regulation among young learners.
Readers will find guidance on developing routines and enhancing children’s experiences through Learning Stories, while also addressing how to navigate mandated curricula and assessment tools. The book focuses on reflective teaching practices and collaborative methods, making it a valuable resource for educators in early childhood settings, including preschool and kindergarten. This edition aims to support professional development and effective teaching strategies in a rapidly changing educational landscape.
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Offering an alternative approach to standardization and data-driven mandates, this book puts children at the center of planning your curriculum. Rather than a prescriptive curriculum, by using The Thinking Lens® protocol, teachers can translate educational theories into concrete ideas for working with children and families. Learn to create a welcoming classroom culture, develop routines for self-regulation, and use Learning Stories to enhance experiences for the children in your care.
This book has been updated to examine how to work with mandated curriculum, rating scales, and assessment tools, while practicing reflective teaching.
Margie Carter holds a MA from Pacific Oaks College and has worked as a preschool, kindergarten, and primary school teacher, curriculum developer, High/Scope trainer, child care director, and college instructor.
Deb Curtis holds a MA in human development from Pacific Oaks College and has worked as an infant/toddler caregiver, preschool and school age child care teacher, CDA trainer, Head Start education coordinator, college instructor, and assistant director of a child care program.
Carter and Curtis have published six books together, including Designs for Living and Learning and The Art of Awareness.
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