Preparing Early Childhood Educators to Teach Math : Professional Development That Works

If you're preparing early childhood educators for the critical task of teaching math, this groundbreaking resource is just what you need to plan and implement effective professional development. Translating recommendations from the National Research Council's early mathematics report into clear and actionable goals, this text is your key to improving the way educators teach math to children ages 3-6. You'll get an in-depth guide to what math teachers need to teach; a research-based framework for strengthening professional development; and web-based video clips to enhance training sessions and show teachers the "how" of high-quality math instruction. Use this accessible text to guide both pre- and inservice teacher preparation-and ensure better math teaching and higher student achievement.