Background
Mary Renck Jalongo was born on January 30, 1950, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States to the family of Herbert Hanson Renck and Felicia Ann Gemmellaro.
Mary Renck Jalongo studied at the University of Detroit Mercy graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1971.
In 1972 Mary Renck Jalongo earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from Oakland University.
Mary Renck Jalongo received her Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Toledo in 1978.
(This book shows how teachers and educators can use storie...)
This book shows how teachers and educators can use stories of their professional experiences to reflect on their own practice, articulate values and beliefs, give shape and form to teaching theory, and better understand decision-making processes.
https://www.amazon.com/Teachers-Stories-Personal-Narrative-Professional/dp/0787900486/?tag=2022091-20
1995
(This revised and updated edition provides essential socia...)
This revised and updated edition provides essential social, historical, and philosophical perspectives in the field of early childhood education. Leading scholars and practitioners examine a variety of today’s most significant and challenging subjects, including child development research, play, program models, assessment, diversity, inclusion, public policy, and advocacy.
https://www.amazon.com/Major-Trends-Issues-Childhood-Education/dp/080774350X/?tag=2022091-20
1997
(The purpose of this book is to unify the arts into a holi...)
The purpose of this book is to unify the arts into a holistic concept of aesthetic education for young children. The book's aims are: to convince teachers that the arts are for everyone - and essential to the daily curriculum; to show teachers how the arts build children's interest, motivation and learning in all subject areas; to demonstrate how teachers can draw on a wide array of arts resources to enrich their curriculum; and to address the developmentally appropriateness of arts activities and show how they support the goals of multicultural education. This book provides many examples of teachers who designed an arts-based curriculum and offers practical, concrete suggestions about evaluating children's growth in key areas of the arts: music and movement, art and craft, play and enactment. For professionals involved in the arts education of young children.
https://www.amazon.com/Arts-Childrens-Lives-Aesthetic-Education/dp/0205145671/?tag=2022091-20
1997
(Designed for incoming college freshmen who require additi...)
Designed for incoming college freshmen who require additional preparation in reading, writing, communication, and study skills, this interactive book is a compendium of research-based advice and support. Instead of focusing on specific isolated skills, the authors take a life-long learning strategy approach to prepare at-risk students for success throughout their academic journey. This book moves students beyond the typical content found in traditional study skills books, by introducing them to a completely different approach that builds confidence, competence, and collaboration skills. Takes a strong developmental approach to reading. Introduces a chapter on critical thinking and an expanded chapter on writing. Emphasizes the use of technology by adding reading selections and several activities that encourage students to use the Internet, e-mail, and other technological resources. Also evaluates the authoritativeness of Internet sources.
https://www.amazon.com/College-Learner-Studying-Attaining-Academic/dp/0137555709/?tag=2022091-20
1998
(This popular book provides novice and experienced early c...)
This popular book provides novice and experienced early childhood teachers and caregivers with the roles, responsibilities, and strategies that lead to a more child-centered, play-based curriculum to nurture children's creative expression in all of its forms. It shows how to foster learning and growth by integrating children's creativity and play into the curriculum. The authors treat to play and creative expression as the cornerstones of a child-centered classroom through foundational chapters on creativity, play, and the arts. The book also contains three unique chapters on the traditional treatment of creativity and play assessment, guidance, and families. For teachers, parents, and any other adults involved in the early development of children.
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Expression-Play-Early-Childhood/dp/013087308X/?tag=2022091-20
2000
(Comprehensive and logically sequenced, this guide helps y...)
Comprehensive and logically sequenced, this guide helps you publish on topics such as classroom experience, conference presentations, or research projects. Included are practical ideas and strategies for imagining yourself as an author, writing books for fellow professionals, learning to work with editors, and more.
https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Publication-Practical-Guide-Educators/dp/1929024398/?tag=2022091-20
2001
(The World's Children and Their Companion Animals: Develop...)
The World's Children and Their Companion Animals: Developmental and Educational Significance of the Child/Pet Bond United by the belief that bonds with companion animals contribute immeasurably to children's development and education, the authors and editor present this new ACEI book.
https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Children-Their-Companion-Animals/dp/0871731622/?tag=2022091-20
2004
(Children’s listening habits and skills are a good predict...)
Children’s listening habits and skills are a good predictor of oral language proficiency, reading and writing skills, and later school success. Good listening skills do not simply develop naturally - they must be taught and practiced - yet many teachers do not get training on how to teach children to listen. Using clear language and real-life examples, Mary Renck Jalongo explains why being an effective listener is a challenge - for adults as well as children - and provides research-based suggestions for improving listening in the classroom and at home.
https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Listen-Listening-Learn-Essential/dp/1928896464/?tag=2022091-20
2007
(Mary Renck Jalongo Interpersonal relationships present an...)
Mary Renck Jalongo Interpersonal relationships present an interesting paradox to the young child. Although human bonds are a source of love, security, and joy, they are, at the same time, the context in which children feel intense and complicated emotions such as jealousy, shame, resentment, sorrow, and rage. To illustrate, consider a series of incidents in the life of a young child named Melissa.
https://www.amazon.com/Enduring-Bonds-Significance-Interpersonal-Relationships/dp/0387759379/?tag=2022091-20
2008
(Traditionally, introductory textbooks in early childhood ...)
Traditionally, introductory textbooks in early childhood education have been organized by a curriculum. The typical introductory text begins with a history of the field and a chapter on developmental theory followed by one chapter on each major subject area – language, mathematics, science, the arts, and so forth. Exploring Your Role in Early Childhood Education takes an integrated approach and is organized around the essential roles and responsibilities that effective early childhood educators must fulfill.
https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Early-Childhood-Education-Myeducationlab/dp/0132310473/?tag=2022091-20
2011
(Transitions to new educational experiences are a universa...)
Transitions to new educational experiences are a universal rite of passage encountered by children worldwide. This volume in the Educating the Young Child: Advances in Theory and Research, Implications for Practice series provides early childhood educators with a resource that focuses on the transitions that young children make to early care and education settings, along with the issues that surround this important time in their lives.
https://www.amazon.com/Transitions-Early-Care-Education-International/dp/9400705727/?tag=2022091-20
2011
(In response to highly publicized incidents of school viol...)
In response to highly publicized incidents of school violence, educators across the United States and in many other nations are seeking effective ways to prevent and modify aggressive and anti-social behaviors in students. One of the major recommendations of the research is that efforts to prevent cruelty need to begin early, during the early childhood years of birth through age eight. The focus of Teaching Compassion: Humane Education in Early Childhood is guiding young children to accept responsibility for and to be kind in their interactions with fellow human beings, animals and the environment.
https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Compassion-Education-Childhood-Educating/dp/9400769210/?tag=2022091-20
2014
(Literacy for All Young Learners offers 65 strategies to s...)
Literacy for All Young Learners offers 65 strategies to support literacy learning with children from preschool through the third grade. With specific suggestions for ELL students, this book includes recommendations for hundreds of great children s books, websites, and apps to make teaching easier. Each strategy is designed to be simple to use with all of the children in your classroom from the not-yet-readers to the fluent readers and each strategy is tied to the Common Core State Standards for kindergarten through third grade.
https://www.amazon.com/Literacy-Young-Learners-Renck-Jalongo/dp/0876595689/?tag=2022091-20
2015
(This edited book presents the most recent theory, researc...)
This edited book presents the most recent theory, research and practice on information and technology literacy as it relates to the education of young children. Because computers have made it so easy to disseminate information, the amount of available information has grown at an exponential rate, making it impossible for educators to prepare students for the future without teaching them how to be effective information managers and technology users.
https://www.amazon.com/Young-Children-Families-Information-Age/dp/940179183X/?tag=2022091-20
2015
(This work prepares teachers, college students, and higher...)
This work prepares teachers, college students, and higher education faculty to conduct various types of presentations, including workshops and teacher inservice trainings; poster sessions; panel discussions; roundtables; research forums; and technology-supported presentations Making effective presentations to fellow professionals at conferences is an important contribution for educators at all levels, from basic through higher education. The book takes the approach of a “paper mentor” that guides the reader through the use of templates, specific examples, and a wide range of on-line resources. .
https://www.amazon.com/Making-Effective-Presentations-Professional-Conferences-ebook/dp/B019AWRW8G/?tag=2022091-20
2016
(The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is growi...)
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is growing tremendously in early childhood classrooms. To support students with ASD, educators can draw on strategies that incorporate best practices as well as recognize individual strengths and needs. Practical Strategies for Supporting Young Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder showcases the diverse capabilities of students with ASD and prepares early childhood educators to work effectively with students ages 3-5 with pervasive developmental disorders (PDD). Descriptive examples and interactive activities guide teachers to understand how these disorders affect student progress and how educators can tap into student potential. Each chapter offers several strategies to address specific academic, social, and behavioral needs common to many young children with ASD. The strategies are easy to follow and accompanied by teacher tips, sample resources, and relevant student goals. Recipient of Teachers’ ChoiceSM Awards for Professional Development (2018).
https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Strategies-Supporting-Learners-Spectrum-ebook/dp/B07BR4KV3Q/?tag=2022091-20
2016
(How to integrate creativity, play, and the arts into the ...)
How to integrate creativity, play, and the arts into the early childhood curriculum while stimulating learning, meeting current accountability standards, incorporating technology, and differentiating instruction to adapt for the diverse learners in today’s classrooms With an emphasis on thinking creatively and being resourceful as keys to surviving and thriving in today’s society, this evidence-based book provides practical ways for teachers to promote creativity, play, art, music/movement/dance, and drama for all children. It contains many authentic activities and examples to support children’s learning in the arts and content areas.
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Thinking-Arts-Based-Learning-Preschool/dp/0134458257/?tag=2022091-20
2017
(This book focuses on improving well-being among young chi...)
This book focuses on improving well-being among young children. It provides a theoretical base explaining why physical activity is important and offers practical strategies for increasing health and well-being in early childhood settings. It takes ancient wisdom on the mind and body connection, applies it to the youngest children, and supports it with current empirical and international evidence - all with an eye toward improving wellness across the lifespan.
https://www.amazon.com/Physical-Activity-Health-Promotion-Early/dp/3319760041/?tag=2022091-20
2018
(This book brings together authoritative information about...)
This book brings together authoritative information about the child/dog bond as it is manifested with family dogs, visiting, therapy dogs, and service dogs trained to assist children with disabilities. Despite the widely accepted view that participating in a dog’s care and interacting with dogs in behaviorally healthy ways is a route to becoming responsible and compassionate, research on this complex dynamic is difficult to design, time-consuming to collect, and challenging to analyze. This volume synthesizes theory, research, and practice, bringing all to bear upon child/dog interactions in homes, schools, libraries, and the community at large.
https://www.amazon.com/Children-Dogs-Education-Alongside-Companions/dp/3319778447/?tag=2022091-20
2018
Mary Renck Jalongo was born on January 30, 1950, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States to the family of Herbert Hanson Renck and Felicia Ann Gemmellaro.
Mary Renck Jalongo studied at the University of Detroit Mercy graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1971. The following years she earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from Oakland University. She received her Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Toledo in 1978.
Mary Renck Jalongo has been a faculty member in the Professional Studies in Education Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania since 1978. During that time, she successfully led the development of one new undergraduate program and two new master’s degree programs. She has coordinated the Doctoral Program in Curriculum and Instruction for more than 10 years and has implemented major revisions to the program. In 1991-1992, Mary was named Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s distinguished professor, a university-wide award based on teaching, research, and service.
As a writer, Jalongo has written, coauthored, and edited more than 30 textbooks and scholarly books with publishers such as Jossey-Bass, Teachers College Press, and Information Age Publishing. Two of the college-level texts, published by Pearson and Allyn & Bacon, have survived to the sixth edition. In addition, she has written over 30 book chapters; the most recent is “Re-examining the Literature Review: Purposes, Approaches, and Issues” (co-authored with Kelly Heider) for a handbook of research methods. Jalongo also has published monographs, position papers, and various encyclopedia entries. Jalongo's two most recently published articles include a focus group study of doctoral students’ writing (coauthored with faculty from Australia and Canada) and a qualitative interview study of authors’ and editors’ insights about writing for publication.
Mary Jalongo is editor-in-chief for a bi-monthly journal published by Springer International, a position she has held since 1995. She also serves as series editor for Educating the Young Child, an edited book series that she launched successfully in 2006 with Springer. Spring 2014 sabbatical projects include three books co-edited with former doctoral advisees in various stages of completion as well as a book on research-based strategies for teachers working with young English Language Learners.
In terms of service, recent activities include serving as an education advisor to Sesame Street on children’s vocabulary development; designing professional development activities for rural Head Start teachers; and volunteering at schools, libraries, and residential health care facilities to promote children’s literacy and humane education goals.
(How to integrate creativity, play, and the arts into the ...)
2017(This work prepares teachers, college students, and higher...)
2016(The World's Children and Their Companion Animals: Develop...)
2004(This popular book provides novice and experienced early c...)
2000(This book shows how teachers and educators can use storie...)
1995(In response to highly publicized incidents of school viol...)
2014(Designed for incoming college freshmen who require additi...)
1998(This book brings together authoritative information about...)
2018(This edited book presents the most recent theory, researc...)
2015(Comprehensive and logically sequenced, this guide helps y...)
2001(This revised and updated edition provides essential socia...)
1997(Children’s listening habits and skills are a good predict...)
2007(Literacy for All Young Learners offers 65 strategies to s...)
2015(The purpose of this book is to unify the arts into a holi...)
1997(Transitions to new educational experiences are a universa...)
2011(Traditionally, introductory textbooks in early childhood ...)
2011(The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is growi...)
2016(Mary Renck Jalongo Interpersonal relationships present an...)
2008(This book focuses on improving well-being among young chi...)
2018Mary Renck Jalongo married Frank S. Jalongo on August 13, 1977.