Student teaching : early childhood practicum guide / Jeanne M. Machado, Helen Meyer-Botnarescue

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents 1 Introduction to student teaching practicum 2 A student teacher's values and developing teaching style 3 Being observed : discovering your competencies 4 Review of child development and learning theory 5 Instructional planning 6 Classroom management : beyond discipline 7 Using case studies to understand behavior 8 Working with children with special needs 9 Common problems of student teachers 10 Student teachers and families 11 Quality programs in early childhood settings 12 Professional commitment and growth 13 Trends and issues 14 Student teaching with infants and toddlers