This comprehensive book provides the knowledge and skills that prospective early childhood teachers need in order to confidently educate young children while effectively collaborating with parents, other professionals, and community agencies. It encourages readers to take full advantage of the educational arena to give all young children the tools they need to succeed in school and in life. The broadest foundational coverage available is organized around seven core themes: "Professionalism in Practice, Theory to Practice, Diversity, Family-Centered/Community-Based Practice, Timeliness, Developmentally-Appropriate Practice," and "Applying Technology." Throughout the material, special features showcase the reality of early childhood education " as it happens" today. Special coverage of "Child Care" facilitates students' understanding of the field of child care, offering ideas for developing plans to meet the childcare needs of the future. Discusses "Federal and State Support for Early Childhood Programs"--covering such programs as "Head Start" and "Even Start."
Key changes to this edition of the examination of issues in early childhood education include integrated video clips and an online course using MyEducationLab resources, new content on accommodating diverse learners, and additional ...
Early Childhood Education Today
This text does an excellent job of presenting broad, foundational content on current issues influencing early childhood education today. It is renowned for its clear, student friendly approach, readability, and engaging style.
The comprehensive Thirteenth Edition of Early Childhood Education Today presents current research-based applications for providing high-quality early education to all children so that they can be successful in school and in life.
"Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education provides a brief, reader-friendly introduction to the field of early childhood education. Fundamentals presents chapter features on early childhood programs, professionals in practice, diversity strategies,...
This interactive book invites the reader to develop a personal philosophy of early childhood education and an identity as an early educator, in order to build a sufficient foundation for continual growth as a teacher.
Its strong coverage of development in the age/grade-specific chapters, emphasis on diversity, and coverage of contemporary topics and issues make this text stand apart from other early childhood education texts.
Derman-Sparks, L., Ramsey, P. G., & Edwards, J. O. (2011). What if all the kids are White? Anti-bias multicultural education with young children and families. New York: Teachers College Press. DeVore, S., Miolo, G., & Hader, J. (2011).
Comprehensive, yet brief, this text is a perfect resource for a variety of courses in early childhood education. Covers ages 0-8.
This is the first volume in a four book series in Early Childhood Education. All four volumes will be released simultaneosly, allowing instructors the opportunity to mix and match books into customized teaching package.