Early Childhood Education Today
by Morrison, George S.Edition: 11th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2009-01-01
Publisher(s): Prentice Hall
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Summary
This comprehensive, best-selling text on Introduction to Early Childhood Education focuses on the early care and education of young children from birth to age eight.#xA0;#xA0;#xA0; Written at a time of change in education, the author writes about the challenges facing early child educators today.#xA0; More than ever before, teachers are being held accountable for children#x19;s progress.#xA0; Every teacher must interact with each child in developmentally and culturally appropriate ways, while also meeting the state and school district standards.#xA0; The need for teachers to be competent in all areas of professional practice has never been greater.#xA0; Known for its Voices of Professionalsfeatures, its coverage of professionalism is woven throughout the book and continues to be exceptionally strong.#xA0; #xA0; Seven core themes are integrated throughout the text and provide a framework for understanding and implementing these practical and applied strategies to become an effective teacher.#xA0; The seven themes are: #xA0; #xB7;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0; Professionalism in Practice #xB7;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0; Theory into Practice #xB7;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0; Diversity #xB7;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0; Family-Centered, Community-Based Practice #xB7;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0; Timeliness #xB7;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0; Developmentally Appropriate Practice #xB7;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0;#xA0; Technology Applied to Teaching and Learning #xA0; The new edition also continues its strong coverage of development in the age-specific chapters (chapters 9-12,) as well as the strongest coverage of special needs on the market.
Table of Contents
| (Note: Each chapter contains the features Linking to Learning, Activities forProfessional Development,and Readings for Further Enrichment) | |
| Early Childhood Education and Professional Development | |
| You and Early Childhood Education: What Does It Mean to Be a Professional? | |
| What Is a Professional? | |
| The Five Goals of Professionalism Professional Dispositions | |
| What Are New Rolesfor Early Childhood Professional Today? | |
| Current Issues and Public Policy: Contemporary Influences on Children and Families | |
| Public Policy and Current Issues Family | |
| Issues Social | |
| Issues Policy and Programming Trends | |
| Accommodating Diverse Learners | |
| Observing and Assessing Young Children: Effective Teaching | |
| Through Appropriate Evaluation What Is Assessment? | |
| Assessment for School Readiness What is Observation? | |
| What Are Critical Assessment Issues? | |
| Accommodating Diverse Learners | |
| Foundations: History and Theories | |
| The Past and the Present: Prologue to the Future Why Is the Past Important? | |
| Historical Figures and Their Influence on Early Childhood Education | |
| The Beginnings of Kindergarten in the United States Twentieth Century | |
| Early Childhood Educators From Luther to the Present | |
| The Essentials of Good Educational Practices Views of Children | |
| Through the Ages Accommodating Diverse Learners Child-Centered Education | |
| Theories Applied to Teaching and Learning: Foundations for Practice | |
| Theories of Learning and Development Piaget's | |
| Theory of Learning Lev Vygotsky and Sociocultural | |
| Theory Abraham Maslow and Self-Actualization | |
| Theory Erik Erikson Howard Gardner Urie Bromfenbrenner and Ecological | |
| Theory Accommodating Diverse Learners New Directions in Cognitive Development | |
| Programs and Services for Children and Families | |
| Early Childhood Programs: Applying Theories to Practice | |
| The Growing Demand for Quality Early Childhood Programs Principles of the Montessori Method | |
| The Montessori Method in Action High/Scope | |
| A Constructivist Approach Reggio Emilia Waldorf Education: Head, Hands, and Heart | |
| Child Care: Meeting the Needs of Children, Parents, and Families | |
| The World of Child Care What Is Child Care? | |
| Types of Child Care Programs What Constitutes Quality Care and Education? | |
| The Effects of Care and Education on Children | |
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