(Early Childhood Education Series) Illustrated Edition
by Marilou Hyson (Author), Leslie R. Williams (Series Editor)
Of all the school readiness domains, approaches to learning
is perhaps the least understood but the most important. Research shows
that positive approaches to learning improve both social–emotional and
academic outcomes. This new resource will help early childhood
professionals implement strategies to support young children’s positive
approaches to learning―their enthusiasm (interest, joy, and motivation
to learn) and their engagement (attention, persistence, flexibility,
self-regulation, and other essential learning behaviors). Along with
extensive research, the text includes images of practice in early
education programs in culturally, economically, and linguistically
diverse settings.
This book will help teachers, future teachers, and other early childhood stakeholders to:
- Understand how children acquire positive approaches to learning.
- Know what research says about why approaches to learning are so important.
- Recognize what supports and what undermines children’s enthusiasm and engagement in learning.
- Identify and plan specific strategies for the classroom.
- Use culturally sensitive assessments to plan interventions.
- Select and modify curriculum and teaching practices.
- Access resources to help every child enter school with positive approaches to learning.
- Influence educational policies and decision making.
