Coaching Families and Colleagues in Early Childhood (Hanft, Rush, & Shelden)

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Coaching Families and Colleagues in Early Childhood
By

Barbara E. Hanft, M.A., OTR, FAOTA, Dathan D. Rush, M.A., CCC-SLP, & M’Lisa L. Shelden, Ph.D., PT

“It’s rare, yet tremendously helpful, to see such a strengths-based approach applied to the adult learners in each child’s 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 Hill

“Finally, 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 to

help colleagues acquire new knowledge and skills
support families and other caregivers as they take an active role in promoting a child’s development and participation in home and community activities

Using 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.

ORDERING INFO
ISBN 1-55766-722-5
Paperback
224 pages / 7 x 10
2004 / $29.95
Stock# 7225

Table of Contents

About the Authors
Foreword
Carl J. Dunst, Ph.D.
Preface
Acknowledgments

Coaching in Early Childhood: What’s It All About?
Support for Coaching
The Coaching Process

Appendix

Qualities of an Effective Coach

Appendix

Coaching Families in Home and Community Settings

Appendix

Coaching in Group Settings

Appendix

Coaching Colleagues

Appendix

Index