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Foundations of Early Childhood Education : Teaching Children in a Diverse Society
ISBN: 9780073378770 | 0073378771
Edition: 5thFormat: Hardcover
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Pub. Date: 1/7/2010
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Foundations of Early Childhood Education: Teaching Children in a Diverse Society is a practical introduction to the field of early childhood education and can even be used as hands on guide.
The text emphasizes observations skills and the need to understand child growth and development, special needs, developmentally appropriate practice, positive guidance, an overview of curriculum, and the importance of working with families. Based firmly on research, but with a focus on practice, the text gives students the information the... MORE
The information is reinforced by a multitude of real life examples dialogues, case studies, stories, and anecdotes that help students make the connection between theory and practice. The text also integrates and discusses cultural influences and stresses what students need to know about working with children from diverse backgrounds.
| Preface | |
| Foundations of the Teaching-Learning Process: The Early Childhood Educator | |
| Early Childhood Education as a Profession | |
| First Things First: Health and Safety through Observation and Supervision | |
| Communicating with Young Children | |
| Facilitating Young Children's Work and Play | |
| Guiding Young Children's Behavior | |
| The Teacher as Model | |
| Modeling Adult Relationships in Early Childhood Settings | |
| Foundations of Curriculum: Planning for Learning | |
| Setting Up the Physical Environment | |
| Creating a Social-Emotional Environment | |
| Routines | |
| Developmental Tasks as the Curriculum: How to Support Children at Each Stage | |
| Observing, Recording, and Assessing | |
| Foundations for Formal Education: Planning for Learning | |
| Language and Emergent Literacy | |
| Providing Developmentally Appropriate Experiences in Math and Science | |
| Integrating Art, Music, and Social Studies into a Holistic Curriculum | |
| Glossary | |
| References | |
| Credits | |
| Index | |
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