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Dr. Lilian Katz

Dr. Lilian Katz. Biography. Born in London, England – 1932 Twin sister Anita, older sister Ellen Evacuated to country during World War II “ We were treated with healthy neglect during those years.” Sister Ellen married an American soldier; family emigrated to USA in 1947

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Dr. Lilian Katz

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  1. Dr. Lilian Katz

  2. Biography • Born in London, England – 1932 • Twin sister Anita, older sister Ellen • Evacuated to country during World War II “We were treated with healthy neglect during those years.” • Sister Ellen married an American soldier; family emigrated to USA in 1947 • Lived with Susan Harrison Johnson while attending Whittier Academy; met future husband Boris Katz • 3 children, Daniel, Stephen and Miriam • Returned to Stanford University for Bachelors and PhD (there was no Masters program at the time)

  3. Impact on Early Childhood Education • Frequent contributor to the early childhood literature • Talks with Teachers of Young Children (1995) • Engaging Children’s Minds: The Project Approach (1989) • Founded Early Childhood Research Quarterly; served as editor-in-chief for first 6 years • Currently chair of the editorial board of the International Journal of the Early Years • Editor of Early Childhood Research & Practice; 1st peer-reviewed, internet only, journal in early education

  4. Impact, continued • Founded the Illinois Association for the Education Of Young Children • President of NAEYC 1992-1994; Vice-President 1986-1990 • Has guided the ERIC Clearinghouse of Elementary and Early Childhood Education (ERIC/EECE) for more than 30 years. • The Developmental Stages of Teachers • PROJECT APPROACH

  5. The Project Approach • Teaching strategies that guide students through in-depth studies of real-world topics • Complex but flexible framework • Teaching and learning is interactive • May be used with the whole class or in small groups • *** Students feel highly motivated and actively involved in their own learning*** • www.projectapproach.com

  6. Teacher Stages • STAGE 1: Survival; “Will I make it through the day? Until the next school holiday?” “Can I really do this kind of work day after day?” • STAGE 2: Consolidation: Begin to focus on individual children “How can I help a clinging child?” “How can I help a particular child who does not seem to be learning:” • STAGE 3: Renewal; “What are some new approaches to helping children’s language development?” “What are some of the new approaches, materials, techniques and ideas being developed?”

  7. Honors Include: • 2 Fulbright Awards; India and New Zealand • Honorary Doctor of Letters Degree form Whittier College • Honorary Doctors of Letters Degree from GöteborgUniversity in Sweden • Well known around the world as an early childhood leader and role model.

  8. What the people say: Colleagues: • “ She literally wrote the book on professionalism in early childhood education.” Teachers: • “I left that seminar feeling wounded, but energized, knowing my teaching would never be the same.” Children: A picture speaks 1000 words:

  9. Resources: • Educating Young Children, Laverne Warner and Judith Sower, Pearson Education, Inc. 2005 • Clearinghouse on Early Childhood Education; http://ceep.uiuc.edu • Ask Lilian Katz; http://illinoisearlylearning.org/ask-dr-katz.html • Project Approach; www.projectapproach.org

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