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What if everybody understood child development? : straight talk about bettering education and children's lives / Rae Pica.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, a SAGE Company, [2015]Description: xix, 137 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781483381848
  • 1483381846
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Contents:
All children are not the same -- The earlier the better? -- The power of joy -- Bubble wrapping not required -- When did a hug become a bad thing? -- Teaching girls they're more than a pretty face -- Doing away with the "baby stuff" -- "But competition is human nature" -- Terrorist tots? --The myth of the brain/body dichotomy -- Why does sitting still equal learning? -- In defense of active learning -- "Play" is not a four-letter word -- The body matters, too -- Reading, writing, 'rithmetic ... and recess -- Why kids need "gym" -- In defense of authentic learning -- Who should lead the learning? -- The trouble with testing -- Failure is an option -- Should we teach handwriting in the digital age? -- Just say "no" to keyboarding in kindergarten -- iPads or Play-Doh? -- The homework debate -- In defense of the arts -- No more "good job!" -- Bribes and threats work, but ... -- Time to give time-out a time-out -- "You're outta here!"
Summary: This collection of essays by education consultant Rae Pica discusses such topics as Common Core, the self-esteem movement, standardized testing, and best practices in child development and education.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 305.231 P585 Available 33111008184505
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 305.231 P585 Available 33111008446656
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Understand the connection between how kids grow and how they learn Rae Pica knows what she's talking about. With over 35 years in the field of education, she's realized that what's missing from our approach to schooling is an understanding of the connection between how children develop and how they learn. In this collection, Pica keeps children front and center as she provides thought-provoking commentary and actionable insights on topics such as the Common Core, the self-esteem movement, and standardized testing. You'll find

29 short essays on topics critical to best practice in child development and education Opinions of experts supported by research and anecdotal evidence Real-life stories shared by teachers and parents References to related articles and interviews with experts

With its unflinching look at well-meaning initiatives that may be holding students back, this pocket-sized powerhouse of educational philosophy is sure to inspire discussion about our schools. "What a pleasure to read common sense wisdom about what young children need!" Diane Ravitch, Research Professor of Education New York University "This amazing book does far more than chase down the myths about how to ensure that children are successful. If offers real, research-backed practical strategies every teacher and parent can use. It belongs on every desk for quick and handy use!" Eric Jensen, Director Jensen Learning, Maunaloa, HI "Rae Pica has a deep understanding of childhood development and she has delved into every facet of it so that educators, parents, and policymakers will come to that understanding, too. This book needs to not just be on everyone's shelves, but open in everyone's hands." Peter DeWitt, Author/Consultant and Former K-5 Principal

Includes bibliographical references and index.

All children are not the same -- The earlier the better? -- The power of joy -- Bubble wrapping not required -- When did a hug become a bad thing? -- Teaching girls they're more than a pretty face -- Doing away with the "baby stuff" -- "But competition is human nature" -- Terrorist tots? --The myth of the brain/body dichotomy -- Why does sitting still equal learning? -- In defense of active learning -- "Play" is not a four-letter word -- The body matters, too -- Reading, writing, 'rithmetic ... and recess -- Why kids need "gym" -- In defense of authentic learning -- Who should lead the learning? -- The trouble with testing -- Failure is an option -- Should we teach handwriting in the digital age? -- Just say "no" to keyboarding in kindergarten -- iPads or Play-Doh? -- The homework debate -- In defense of the arts -- No more "good job!" -- Bribes and threats work, but ... -- Time to give time-out a time-out -- "You're outta here!"

This collection of essays by education consultant Rae Pica discusses such topics as Common Core, the self-esteem movement, standardized testing, and best practices in child development and education.

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