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For more than two decades, the Step by Step Program - a pioneering initiative of the Open Society Foundations dedicated to Early Childhood Education reform - has championed a child-centered classroom that prioritizes families and children at its core. To ensure every individual can benefit from this transformative approach, ISSA is offering the meticulously compiled book Child-Centered Democratic Preschool Classrooms: The Step by Step Approach. This resource is specifically designed for early childhood educators and preschool staff working with children aged 3 to 6.
Spanning six insightful chapters, the book seamlessly bls theoretical foundations with practical applications, equipping readers with evidence-based strategies that promote high-quality learning and development in young children. It covers everything from fostering strong partnerships between families and communities as active contributors to education, through to crafting environments that encourage active engagement. Detled guidance on the Step by Step approach is provided, outlining how to create democratic, inclusive, and respectful classroom cultures that strengthen each child's sense of identity.
The book also offers a comprehensive for implementing and enhancing Step by Step competencies across various domns including Math Literacy, Civic Cultural Knowledge, Science, Creative Arts, Technology Skills, Physical Development, and Interpersonal Communication. Tips on specific practices are also shared to further enrich the educational experience.
Liana Ghent, ISSA's Executive Director, highlights that this updated edition incorporates new insights from neuroscience and attachment theory, reflecting the extensive knowledge gned over 25 years of developing quality child-centered classrooms within the Step by Step network. The enhanced version emphasizes the significance of interactions in the classroom environment for facilitating children's full potential.
To access this expanded edition of the book, which builds on the original 1994 publication, please visit this linkinsert-link-here. Detled content overviews for each chapter and an excerpt are avlable hereinsert-excerpt-link-here.
If you have any questions or need further information about Step by Step, ISSA is always here to help. Reach out at:
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Kinderrechtenhuis Child Rights House
Hooglandse Kerkgracht 17-R,
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