Synopses & Reviews
Early childhood educators need to be cognizant of the disconnect between public policy and classroom practice—the success of children they teach depends on it. This book analyzes how ineffective practices are driven by unexamined public policies and why educators need to challenge their thinking in order to make a difference in children's lives. A very complex story about public policy and the importance of teaching is told while entertaining and engaging the reader throughout.
Michael Gramling is an expert in providing family literacy training and positive guidance training and has conducted experiential supervisor and mentor coach institutes for Head Start programs.
Review
"Head Start promised to break the cycle of poverty. Has it succeeded? No, says Michael Gramlingbut it could. In this provocative, inspiring history he shares his vision of an adult-child community of co-learnersa developmentally appropriate early childhood program built on individual childrens strengths to ensure that they really do learn. With Michael as your storyteller, you will discover what shared learning really looks like."Elizabeth Jones, Faculty emerita, Pacific Oaks College; author, Emergent Curriculum; The Plays the Thing
"This book takes a refreshing approach to understanding the development of young children as active learners. The book provides real-life stories and discusses the every-day challenges of the interaction between theory and practice when communicating with young children. Those who read the book will undoubtedly reflect upon their own parenting, teaching, and impact on young children. It is a delightful, informative read!"Linda Flynn, PhD, Professor in Early Intervention at the University of New Orleans
Synopsis
Examines the disconnect between public policy and classroom practiceand what educators need to change in order to teach children well.
Synopsis
2015 INDIEFAB Award Finalist for EducationEarly childhood educators need to be cognizant of the disconnect between public policy and classroom practice--the success of children they teach depends on it. This book analyzes how ineffective practices are driven by unexamined public policies and why educators need to challenge their thinking in order to make a difference in children's lives. A very complex story about public policy and the importance of teaching is told while entertaining and engaging the reader throughout.
About the Author
Michael Gramling: Michael Gramling is an expert in providing family literacy training and positive guidance training and has conducted experiential supervisor/mentor coach institutes for Head Start programs throughout the US. Michael also teaches a community parenting class for distressed families who are involved in custody disputes or have been ordered by the court system to seek training and support for their parenting skills. Michael earned his master's degree in human development from Pacific Oaks College.
Elizabeth Jones: Elizabeth Jones is faculty emerita, School of Human Development and Family Studies, Pacific Oaks College, in Pasadena, California.