{"product_id":"focused-observations-third-edition-how-to-observe-young-children-for-assessment-and-curriculum-planning-9781605548395","title":"Focused Observations, Third Edition: How to Observe Young Children for Assessment and Curriculum Planning","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew edition of foundational book on observation!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntentional teaching begins with focused observations and systematic documentation of children's learning and development. \u003ci\u003eFocused Observations\u003c\/i\u003e, Third Edition, explains why observation is one of the best methods to get to know each child well, track progress, and plan individualized curriculum. It also provides tools and techniques to help you strengthen your observations, create portfolios with rich documentation, and support each child. You will also learn how to share your findings with families and grow as an observer through review and reflection activities. Learn answers to common questions about observation, including \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy should I use observation in my classroom? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does effective observation and documentation look like? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I fit observation in so that it doesn't take away from teaching and interacting with children? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do observation and documentation work with early learning guidelines? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline videos with nineteen vignettes of children in action provide opportunities to practice observing children and capturing what you see. This updated edition includes new examples and provider anecdotes as well as fresh references and research. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGaye Gronlund\u003c\/b\u003e, MA, is an early childhood consultant and trains educators, administrators, and policy makers across the country. She is a former preschool, kindergarten, and primary teacher of both regular and special education. Gaye holds a master's degree in adult learning and early childhood education. She is the author of Saving Play, Focused Observations, Early Learning Standards and Staff Development, and Developmentally Appropriate Play.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarlyn James\u003c\/b\u003e was the early childhood program director and the education department chair at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, Montana. With more than 30 years in the early childhood field, Marlyn worked as a preschool teacher and center director and with infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. Marlyn presented workshops at the local, state, and national levels. She held a master's degree in human development from Pacific Oaks College. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Redleaf Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51260167192850,"sku":"9781605548395","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fa8555ed-1e90-459c-ab71-a50fe6b7fcd3.jpg?v=1746638157","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/focused-observations-third-edition-how-to-observe-young-children-for-assessment-and-curriculum-planning-9781605548395","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}