The Project Approach for All Learners

A Hands-On Guide for Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms

Authors: Sallee Beneke, Ph.D., Michaelene M. Ostrosky, Ph.D., Lilian G. Katz, Ph.D.

Early Childhood

This book is your go-to guide to implementing project-based learning in inclusive early childhood classrooms.

Includes Companion Materials

Training & Implementation Materials: You'll master each step of the Project Approach with the comprehensive package of supplementary materials, including the Project Approach Implementation Checklist, 38 video clips that illustrate key concepts, 22 PowerPoint presentations on important elements of the Project Approach, and six sets of training materials that correspond with each chapter. Supplementary materials are available online to purchasers of the book.

Learn How To:

• Use the Project Approach in combination with universal design for learning (UDL) strategies
• Choose a compelling project topic that encourages hands-on learning in inclusive settings
• Teach children effective strategies for investigating the topic and conducting research
• Build on children's natural motivation by actively engaging and listening to them
• Make the most of each child's individual strengths and expertise during project work
• Support children in representing their learning through displays and presentations
• Offer accommodations and supports that meet diverse learning needs

Project Approach Overview

A proven and popular teaching method, the Project Approach engages the natural curiosity of children through in-depth investigations of topics that capture their interest. This guidebook helps you use this child-centered approach to reach and teach all learners in your early childhood classroom—regardless of background or ability. It offers practical, start-to-finish guidance on how to apply the Project Approach, including a complete package of training materials, examples of successful projects from real inclusive classrooms, and a Project Approach Implementation Checklist that helps you use the approach effectively.

Reviews

Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Ed.D., Professor, Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Director, University of Kentucky Early Childhood Laboratory - August 8, 2018
" The Project Approach for All Learners is a wonderful example of blending recommended practices from child development and special education into an approach that potentially supports all young learners."

Paddy Favazza, Ed.D., Professor of Special Education at Stonehill College, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Massachusetts Boston - July 24, 2018
"This text fills a void in curricular supports for early childhood educators and is an excellent resource for both new and seasoned teachers!"

Meredith Burton, M.A., President of the South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children (SCAEYC), Director of Furman University Child Development Center; a Project Approach program - July 20, 2018
"What a wonderful resource to use in introducing the Project Approach as well as a reference for teachers deeply invested in the model. This book clearly provides practitioner examples of varied project work that engages all learners, taking into account the individual needs of the children within a classroom."

Additional Information

This book may be appropriate for courses similar to those listed below:

• Integrated Content Area Methods (ECE 3500)
• Role of Content Areas in Early Childhood Education (ELE 6040)
• Curriculum Design in Early Childhood (CURR INS 302)
• Integrated Curriculum in Pre-K-K (EDU 309)

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