Introduction to Early Childhood Education

by Essa, Eva L.

• ISBN13: 9781428360532
• ISBN10: 1428360530
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, 6/E, provides a comprehensive overview of early childhood education that is solidly based on current research and theories. Grounded in constructivist theory but also covering other perspectives, the book focuses on developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers, preschoolers, early elementary schoolchildren, and children with disabilities. The majority of the book examines curriculum and the fostering of creativity, as well as physical, cognitive, language, and social development--and every facet of early childhood education is examined and explained. This edition also has been extensively revised and includes new standards and accountability in the field of early childhood education, a new emphasis on working with children from diverse backgrounds, and discussions of the role of families and forms of parent communication. A strong emphasis on DAP (Developmentally Appropriate Practice) along with completely updated references and examples from practitioners make this book one of the most comprehensive resources available.

Table of Contents

The What Of Early Childhood Education

The Scope of and Need for Early Childhood Education

The Who Of Early Childhood Education

The Children

The Families

The Teachers

The Why Of Early Childhood Education

Rationale Supporting Early Childhood Education

Accountability, Standards, and Assessment

The Where Of Early Childhood Education

The Physical Environment

The How Of Early Childhood Education--Curriculum

Scheduling and Curriculum

Creative Development through the Curriculum

Physical Development through the Curriculum

Cognitive Development through the Curriculum

Language Development through the Curriculum

Social Development through the Curriculum

The How Of Early Childhood Education--Guidance

Guiding Routines and Group Activities

Guiding Social Behaviors

Helping Children Cope with Stress

Pulling It All Together: An Early Childhood Classroom Observation

Appendix

Glossary

References

Index

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