Guiding Young Children

by Hearron, Patricia F.; Hildebrand, Verna

• ISBN13: 9780135151648
• ISBN10: 0135151643
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-18
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

The eighth edition of this popular book supports the authors'belief that guidance is more than getting children to do what you want them to donow; it is helping them to become everything they can become for all of their tomorrows. The book provides an overview, followed by discussion of core concepts, strategies for applying those concepts, and, finally, the broader perspective of professionalism and human resource development.Its approach focuses on the need to consider a child's developmental level as well as family and cultural context when planning environments and activities for young children. Unlike others in the field, it offers concrete suggestions on how to guide children while they are involved in specific activities such as playing, eating, napping, etc.For teachers and parents of young children.

Table of Contents

Iprinciples of Guidance

Guiding Young Children - A Preview Guidance: What Is It?

And What It Is Not Overview of What's Ahead Why Study Guidance?

Many Factors Involved in Guidance Goals of Guidance: Cultural and Individual Variations

Approaching Guidance Developmentally

Approaching Guidance Positively Limits on Behavior Whose Problem Is It?

Professional Concern for High-Quality Guidance

Evaluation Observations How to Use This Book

Values as a Basis for Guidance

Values and Guidance Values - Basis of Decisions

Values and the Profession

Professional Values and Accreditation

Evaluation Ethics in the Profession Values

Into Action Reconciling Value Differences

The Courage of Teach

Knowing Children As a Basis for Guidance Developmentally

Appropriate Expectations Understanding Typical Patterns of Development

Knowing Individual Children Principles of Development

Speed of Development

Physical-Motor Development

Social-Emotional Development

Cognitive Development Child Development

Knowledge in Perspective Observation Documentation and Teacher as Researcher

Collaborating with Families of Young Children Developmentally Appropriate Practice

The Family Component Shifting Focus from Child to Family

Cross-Cultural Competence Laying the Groundwork

Philosophy and Goals of the Program Initiating Relationships

Meeting Families Building Relationships Visiting Families in Their Homes Readiness

The Child's First Impression of Your Program

The Role of Educators Helping Family Members Help Their Children Maintaining Relationships

Communicating with Families Dealing with Setbacks

Families as Teachers

Families as Policymakers Extending Relationships: Links with Community Resources

Preparing for What Comes Next Detecting and Reporting

Child Abuse Your Role as a Student in the Center

A Strength-Based Approach to Guidance What areHumanResources?

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