Full Description
This introductory textbook contains Florida VPK Standards and CDA and FCCPC Goals and correlations to the Feeney textbook content (via chapter/title and page number). It also presents the Early Childhood Career Ladder, information on the Child Care Credential, and Scenarios for Practice in essay and multiple-choice format, linking VPK standards and CDA Functional Areas to real-life classroom scenarios.
The eighth edition of Who Am I in the Lives of Children? has some substantial enhancements to previous editions. This introductory text presents a child-centered, constructivist approach to early childhood education and care programs in a range of contemporary settings. Its clear, conceptual framework and integration of principles and practices assist students in understanding the important values of the field and how these translate into programs for young children. It helps them to develop their own philosophy and teaching style and encourages them to reflect on their values and actions.
Contents
Florida-specific section includes:
I. Florida Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK) Standards and Feeney Content Correlation
II. Relationship of CDA/FCCPC Goals, Functional Areas to Feeney Textbook
III. Early Childhood Career Ladder
IV. Child Care Credential Comparison Chart
V. Scenarios for Practice: Essay Questions Based on Florida VPK Standards
VI. Scenarios for Practice: Multiple Choice Items Linking CDA Functional Areas and VPK Standards to Feeney Content
VII. Sample VPK Unit on Nutrition
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 The Teacher
Chapter 2 The Field of Early Childhood Education and Care
Chapter 3 History and Educational Models
Chapter 4 Observing, Documenting, and Assessing
Chapter 5 Child Development
Chapter 6 Relationships and Guidance
Chapter 7 Health, Safety, and Well-Being
Chapter 8 The Learning Environment
Chapter 9 Understanding and Supporting Play
Chapter 10 The Curriculum
Chapter 11 Curriculum Planning
Chapter 12 Inclusion of Children with Disabilities
Chapter 13 Working with Families
Chapter 14 Becoming an Early Childhood Professional
Bibliography
Appendix A NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment
Appendix B Environment Checklists
Name Index
Subject Index
