基本説明
An intro text for early childhood students, helping them enhance their professional practie through the application of educational and developmental theory and research.
Full Description
Early Childhood Educationintroduction to the world of Early Childhood Education, preparing the educators of tomorrow to reach their full potential in their schools and communities. Written by a diverse and experienced author team, this text engages readers to connect the most modern educational and developmental theory and research to developmentally appropriate practices and applications that are easily implemented in the classroom. Features include:Chapter-opening Vignettes-about a teacher, program, child, or family-connect concepts and theories to the realities in and out of the classroom. Reflection, Analysis, and Application Questions at the end of chapters help readers delve deeper into the chapter material, reflect upon and critically analyze the concepts and examples, and apply it all to real-world situations. Each chapter ends with two annotated lists, Additional Readings and On the Web, which provide information on books, peer-reviewed articles, and websites that guide readers in finding further information and expanded perspectives on chapter topics. A unique chapter on Mathematics, Science, and Technology (Chapter 13) provides future early childhood educators the tools needed to incorporate these topics into their classroom. In response to today's ever-changing educational environment, it provides a greater focus on the importance of taking personal and professional responsibility, and it helps readers understand the importance of diversity-from individual inclusion to broader cultural contexts.
Contents
PrefacePart I: Foundations of Early Childhood Education1. The Early Childhood Teacher2. History of Early Childhood Education3. Types of Progams and ServicesPart II: Development and Early Childhood Education4. Learning Theories5. Child Development and MilestonesPart III: The Early Childhood Classroom6. Assessment and Evaluation through Observation7. Exceptional Children in Early Care and Education8. Diversity in Early Care and Education9. Guidance in Early Care and EducationPart IV: Implementing the Early Childhood Curriculum10. Play and the Learning Environment11. Emotional and Social Development12. Language and Literacy Development13. Mathematics, Science, and Technology14. Movement, Health, and the Physical CurriculumPart V: Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education15. Engaging Parents, Families, and the Community16. Early Childhood Education PoliciesGlossaryIndexAbout the Authors
