Full Description
In a clear and easy-to-understand style, BEGINNINGS AND BEYONDquestions any student of early childhood education -- including you -- would want answered. It also presents key concepts, the latest research, and practical examples so that questions are thoroughly answered. Coverage of the current Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) is woven throughout the text, as is material on diversity and development, how brain-based research is connected to development, and intentional teaching. Through its tone, numerous visuals, and carefully crafted pedagogy, the book is accessible to and respectful of readers with a range of abilities and learning styles. This California-specific edition directly connects the California Early Childhood Educator Competencies to the material in the text.
Contents
Part I1. History of Early Childhood Education.2. Types of Programs.3. Defining the Young Child.4. Developmental and Learning Theories.Part III: WHO ARE THE TEACHERS?5. Teaching: A Professional Commitment.6. Observation and Assessment of Children.7. Guiding Children's Behavior.8. Families and Teachers: Partners in Education.9. Creating Environments.10: Curriculum: Creating a Context for Learning.11: Planning for the Body: Physical/Motor Development in Action.12: Planning for the Mind: Cognitive Development in Action.13: Planning for the Mind: Language and Literacy Development in Action.14: Planning for the Heart and Soul: Psychosocial Development in Action.15: Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education: Four Themes.
