The art of awareness : how observation can transform your teaching

Curtis, Deb. (Author). Carter, Margie, 1942- (Added Author).

Summary: The art of observing children is more than merely the act of watching them—it is also using what you see and hear to craft new opportunities in your classroom. This resource provides a wealth of inspiration and practice. It will help you learn to observe in new ways. You'll witness children's remarkable competencies as they experience childhood, and find new joy in your work with children. The Art of Awareness, Second Edition, includes:• Ten study sessions to help you advance your skills and practice observing children from different points of view • Stories, photographs, and classroom reflections modeling the ways observation can be used and displayed in your own teaching • Activities to help you notice and appreciate what you see • New ideas and strategies to organize your observations, share them with colleagues and families, and apply them to planning and assessment processes • Emphasis on cultural awareness, observing through an objective lens, and using technology as an observation tool By learning the art and skill of observation, you can change your teaching for the better.

Record details

ISBN: 9781605540863 (pbk.)
Physical Description: x, 270 pages : colour photographs ; 28 cm.
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Edition: Second edition 2013.
Publisher: St. Paul, MN : Redleaf Press, 2013.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-262) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

A new way of being with children: An overview of the study sessions -- Study session: Learning to see -- Study session: Observing for children's perspectives -- Study session: Observing children's lively minds -- Study session: Observing how children use their senses -- Study session: Observing how children explore, invent, and construct -- Study session: Observing how children connect with the natural world -- Study session: Observing how children seek power, drama, symbolic representation, and literacy -- Study session: Observing how children form relationships and negotiate conflict -- Study session: Observing children with their families -- Getting organized to observe and study your documentation -- Using and sharing your observations with others -- Using observations for planning and assessment -- References -- Additional resources -- Index.