Introduction to Early Childhood Education : Preschool Through Primary Grades, MyLabSchool Edition

by Brewer, Jo Ann

• ISBN13: 9780205459858
• ISBN10: 0205459854
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Focusing on developmentally appropriate practices for young children ages 3-8, this text provides aspiring classroom teachers with in-depth knowledge of content area curriculum and assessment for Pre-K through third grade. Young children deserve the best teachers possible, and this text is focused on helping aspiring teachers become skillful in planning, implementing, and assessing appropriate activities. Each chapter is grounded in the most recent research and illustrates how research influences best practice. In this edition, as well as in previous editions, the goal has been to help readers view developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) as the process of choosing learning experiences appropriate for each child, recognizing the strengths of each learner, and actively involving children in their own learning. This text continues to offer the strongest coverage of curriculum (seven full content area chapters) and demonstrates the importance of integrating subjects through a feature called Integrating the Curriculum. Readers will learn how to communicate the principles that guide their teaching to parents and administrators and how to help others appreciate the needs of the children in their classrooms.

Table of Contents

“I like this text book a great deal. The continuing focus on DAP builds the students 'dependence' on it as a source for guidance in teaching

The focus on NAEYC guidance also helps students recognize the significance of professional organizations.”

“This book's chapters are the perfect match for the content we think is essential to introduce in our entry level class

They each are wonderfully written for a beginning Early Childhood Education student to familiarize themselves with appropriate choices for curriculum, center design, and instructional strategies.”

“This text is an amazingly comprehensive book! The writing is clear and easy to read

The topics covered are all the important ones and they are well organized

I am very impressed and congratulate the author on doing such a fine job!” Professor

“Celebrating Diversity” encourages teachers of young children to think about the positive benefit of diversity in their classroom and the community

Maintains a strong emphasis on literacy and language

(Two full chapters: 9 & 10.) “A Teacher Speaks” at the end of each chapter captures real-world experiences from practicing teachers

“Theory into Practice” suggestions are easily found at the end of each chapter to highlight “TIPs” for applying theory in real classrooms

Marginal icons appear each time the NAEYC guidelines are referenced, highlighting the “best practices” put forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children

Icons throughout denote Internet links and cue the reader to supplemental reading with content on the Companion Website for this book

Short “Parents” boxes found throughout each chapter provide suggestions for teachers on communicating with parents of children in their classrooms

New to This Edition “An Expert Speaks.” A content expert weighs in on a current issues in each of the content chapters (Chs. 9-15)

A greater emphasis on the observation and assessment, formerly Chapter 15, has been enhanced and moved up to Chapter 7. Reorganized for greater usability, the content has been divided into two parts: Foundations (Chs. 1-8) and curriculum (Chs. 9-15)

The Integrating the Curriculum section in each content area chapter features a new theme exploring “Who Are We?” Author Bio: The author graduated from Texas Tech University with an Ed.D. in early childhood education in 1980

She has worked for many years as a teacher of young children and as a teacher educator

Her experience includes working in both private and public schools in Texas, Oregon, California, Arizona, and Massachusetts

She is currently working as a co-author on a reading methods text, has contributed chapters to several books, and has published journal articles

She works in schools with student teachers and practicum students on a regular basis

She is also working with a group of preschool directors who are interested in increasing the literacy opportunities for the children in their programs

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