Foundations of Early Childhood Education : Teaching Children in a Diverse Society

by GONZALEZ-MENA

• ISBN13: 9780073525877
• ISBN10: 0073525871
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-01-09
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Summary

FOUNDATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION provides a practical introduction to caring for and educating children from birth to age 8. The text presents an overview of important theory grounded in the key skills new educators need to succeed - from respect for the diversities of children and families to achieving the most current NAEYC standards.

Table of Contents

Preface

Foundations Of The Teaching-Learning Process: The Role Of The Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Education as a Profession

First Things First: Providing for the Child’s Physical Health and Safety

Providing for the Child’s Emotional Growth and Well-Being through Communication

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: What Children Need at What 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 Each chapter ends with: Summary Test Yourself Terms to Know For Further Reading A Story to End With A Look

Forward

Endnotes

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