Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom: What Makes a Difference? (Early Childhood Education Series)

Synopsis

In This Engaging Book, The Authors Share Stories From Their Practice And Research About Several Young Children With A Variety Of Developmental Delays And Disabilities And Their Teachers. They Explore The Ways That Teachers And Children Respond In Real Classrooms To Real Challenges, Examining Both Those Opportunities That Are Capitalized On As Well As Those That Are Missed. The Book Addresses A Wide Array Of Issues That Contribute To Our Understanding Of What Makes A Difference In The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom: The Role Of Development, Ways Of Honoring Different Learning Styles, Building A Sense Of Classroom Community, Addressing Power Dynamics, And Responding To Conflict With Both Teachers And Peers. This Practical Resource Introduces A Framework That Will Inspire Early Childhood Teachers To Reflect On Their Own Practices And Take Action To Develop New Strategies For Teaching In Inclusive Classrooms.--publisher's Description. Introduction : Ways Of Thinking About, Talking About, And Taking Steps Toward Social Inclusion --welcoming Children With Disabilities To The Table : Classroom Components That Value Individual Differences -- Rethinking Social Inclusion : Classroom Components That Empower All Children -- Becoming A Teacher Who Makes A Difference : Examining Values, Reconsidering Expectations, And Developing Competencies To Transform Classroom Practice -- Early Childhood Classrooms As Inclusive Learning Communities : Our Visions For The Future. Susan L. Recchia, Yoon-joo Lee. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.