Full Description
A brief, reader-friendly introduction to early childhood education in today's world
Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education is appreciated for its practical, applied approach and its engaging chapter features that look at every aspect of the field — early childhood programs, professionals in practice, diversity, technology issues, and ethical decision making. Young children's distinctive developmental and educational needs are covered from birth through age eight in separate chapters on infants and toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and primary school children. Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, the 9th Edition offers a contemporary, accessible, and user-friendly approach to all of the major topics, programs, and issues at the forefront of early childhood education today.
Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 9th Edition is also available via RevelTM, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.
Contents
You and Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education Today
History and Theories
Implementing Early Childhood Programs
Teaching with Standards
Observing and Assessing Young Children
Infants and Toddlers
The Preschool Years
Kindergarten Today
The Early Elementary Grades: One Through Three
Educating Children with Diverse Backgrounds and Special Needs
Guiding Children's Behavior
Parents, Families, and the Community
Appendix A: Time Line of the History of Early Childhood Education
