Methods and Materials for Teaching: Creating Engaging Environments for the Early Years
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 91
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Methods and Materials for Teaching: Creating Engaging Environments for the Early Years is designed to present an overview of teaching methods and appropriate materials for the early childhood classroom. This text reflects the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s position statement on Developmentally Appropriate Practice as it presents the foundations for planning, implementing, and evaluating environments. Emphasis is placed on reciprocal connections with families and the communities, play as learning, and the social-emotional environment.
Part I Foundations for Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Developmentally Appropriate Environments
Chapter 1 Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Intentional Teaching
Chapter 2 Playful Learning in the Early Childhood Setting
Chapter 3 Curriculum Models for Early Learning
Chapter 4 Reciprocal Connections With Families and the Community
Part II Implementing Divergent Learning in Developmentally Appropriate Environments
Chapter 5 Planning Written Curriculum for Meaningful Goals
Chapter 6 Planning the Early Learning Physical Environment
Chapter 7 Planning the Social-Emotional Environment
Chapter 8 Providing Curriculum Equipment and Materials
Chapter 9 Implementing Instructional Techniques to Enhance Early Learning
Chapter 10 Integrating Academic Content in the Early Childhood Curriculum
Chapter 11 Using Assessment to Inform Instruction and Planning in the Early Learning Setting
Appendix A Beginning of the Year Questionnaire for Families
Dr. Jacque Taylor is an Associate Professor for the Early Care and
Education program at Greenville Technical College. Jacque earned
a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Clemson
University, a Masters of Education degree from Southern Wesleyan
University, and a Ph.D. from Clemson University in Educational
Leadership for Higher Education. Prior to teaching college students,
Jacque taught children in public schools and in child development
centers.
During her Ph.D. coursework, Jacque collaborated with other
students on research in the areas of faculty tenure, women in doctoral
programs, and student retention. Jacque’s research interest in
creativity’s impact on children’s learning provided an opportunity
for her to lecture at Guizhou University in Guiyang, China. Most
recently, her doctoral research interest has focused on the empowerment
of adjunct faculty.
When she is not working or researching, Jacque enjoys spending
time with her three grown children and five grandchildren. She
is an avid Clemson sports fan and enjoys cheering for the Tigers.
Additionally, Jacque loves to attend live music events with her
husband.