Overview
Guides early childhood teachers on a journey of self-discovery and self-determination to take charge of their own professional development. This essential professional development resource provides advice for early childhood teachers who are navigating demands and changes in their careers, helping them see these challenges as growth opportunities. Through in-depth self-assessment and reflection, educators reexamine their teaching philosophy, integrate new knowledge and strategies into their practice, and strengthen the impact of their teaching on students. In the midst of a constantly changing education landscape, teachers will become more intentional in their practice and rediscover their unique purpose and passion for teaching young children. Digital content includes customizable forms from the book.
Full Product Details
Author: Sandra Heidemann ,
Beth Menninga ,
Claire Chang
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials, Inc
Imprint: Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
Edition: Second Edition, New Edition, Book with digital content
Dimensions:
Width: 18.40cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.386kg
ISBN: 9781631984266
ISBN 10: 1631984268
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 17 January 2019
Recommended Age: From 0 to 9 years
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Sandra Heidemann, M.S., is a decades-long veteran of early childhood education with an emphasis on special needs. A past board president of the Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children (MN AEYC), Sandra has published in Young Children and Exchange magazines and is the co-author of Play: The Pathway from Theory to Practice, published by Redleaf Press. She lives in Minnesota. Beth Menninga, M.A.Ed., has over three decades of experience in early childhood education, including teaching in preschool classrooms and coordinating professional development initiatives on infant/toddler caregiving, early literacy, and early math. Beth has also coauthored articles for Young Children and Exchange magazines. She is currently the infant toddler specialist at the Center for Inclusive Child Care in St. Paul, Minnesota. Claire Chang, M.A., is senior program officer for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota Foundation and is a former West Ed instructor. She has served on the governing board and accreditation council of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and currently serves on the board of directors of MN AEYC and Hope Community Services. Claire lives in Minnesota.
