Infants and Toddlers Curriculum and Teaching

by Swim, Terri; Watson, Linda D

• ISBN13: 9780495807865
• ISBN10: 0495807869
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-28
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

A well-established reference, INFANTS AND TODDLERS: CURRICULUM AND TEACHING, 7TH EDITION, presents a child-centered approach for the child care provider called "conscious care giving." This important and well-rounded approach encourages a sense of empowerment and focuses on the respectful, purposeful, and careful handling of children in any child care setting. Reader friendly, realistic, and easily applicable to real life, the book emphasizes the child's growth and development, helping readers discover how they can best and most effectively influence that development. Overviews of key child care philosophies as they relate to the child, the caregiver, and parent involvement are presented along with case studies and personal perspectives of child care professionals, helping readers translate theory into practice.

Table of Contents

Infant and Toddler Development and Professional Educator Preparation

A Developmental Perspective on Educating Infants and Toddlers

Birth to Thirty-Six Months: Physical and Cognitive Developmental Patterns

Birth to Thirty-Six Months: Social and Emotional Developmental Patterns

The 3As: the Master Tools for Quality Care and Education

Effective Preparation and Tools for Professional Educators

Establishing a Positive Learning Environment

Building Relationships with and Guiding the Behaviors of Infants and Toddlers

Supportive Communication with Families and Colleagues

The Indoor and Outdoor Learning Environments

Designing the Curriculum

Matching Caregiver Strategies, Materials, and Experiences to the Child's Development

The Child from Birth to Four Months of Age

The Child from Four to Eight Months of Age

The Child from Eight to Twelve Months of Age

The Child from Twelve to Eighteen Months of Age

The Child from Eighteen to Twenty-Four Months of Age

The Child from Twenty-Four to Thirty Months of Age

The Child from Thirty to Thirty-Six Months of Age

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