Bullard, Julie
Creating Curriculum in Early Childhood: Enhanced Learning through Backward Design
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138570139
- author:
- Bullard, Julie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 centimeters (0.50 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Education, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Creating Curriculum in Early Childhood explores the backward design model of curriculum development, providing educators with the tools and methods needed to apply this approach effectively in the early childhood classroom.
This comprehensive guide offers clear chapters that walk new and veteran educators through an effective method for curriculum design, promoting meeting standards through intentional teaching while engaging children in developmentally appropriate education focused on big ideas and conceptual understanding. The book features practical tips for educators new to backward design, as well as examples and rationales for developing curricular units.
Combining early childhood philosophy and developmental research with highly practical descriptions, this critical guide is designed to help students and practitioners develop curricular units using backward design, making it a valuable resource for those looking to enhance their teaching practice.