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Coaching Families and Colleagues in Early Childhood

Coaching Families and Colleagues in Early Childhood 9781557667229
Its rare, yet tremendously helpful, to see such a strengths-based approach applied to the adult learners in each childs life... A resource that will delight colleagues in both preservice education and inservice training. Camille Catlett, M.A., Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillFinally, theory, research, and even the 'nuts and bolts' on an approach to supporting families that draws on everyone's expertise including families'... I wholeheartedly recommend Coaching in Early Childhood as a bold move away from hierarchical relationships to genuine collaborative partnerships. Ann Turnbull, Ed.D., University of Kansas In this practical guide, early intervention professionals will find a groundbreaking model for supporting those who support families with young children in natural settings coaching. Beginning with a thorough introduction to the concept of coaching, the book shows professionals how tohelp colleagues acquire new knowledge and skillssupport families and other caregivers as they take an active role in promoting a childs development and participation in home and community activitiesUsing the five steps of coaching initiation, observation, action, reflection, and evaluation readers will learn to support colleagues or caregivers so they can successfully handle situations in a wide variety of settings, from homes and communities to preschools and child care programs. Readers will learn about essential qualities such as objectivity and adaptability; cultivate communication skills such as observing, listening, and planning; consider key issues such as ensuring administrative support; and reinforce what they learn with engaging anecdotes, reflection questions, points to remember, and practical forms.An ideal book for professors, administrators, and practitioners in early childhood programs, this invaluable guide will help create coaches who improve the communication between professionals and families and improve outcomes for the children in their care.
9781557667229
  • Title:Coaching Families and Colleagues in Early Childhood
  • Author:Barbara E. Hanft
  • Publishing House:Paul Brookes Publishing
  • ISBN-13:9781557667229
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