Who Am I in the Lives of Children? : An Introduction to Teaching Young Children

by Feeney, Stephanie; Christensen, Doris; Moravcik, Eva

• ISBN13: 9780130277992
• ISBN10: 0130277991
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

With its focus on the fundamental values and guiding principles of early childhood education, this has become one of most well received books in the field. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the full range of early childhood education and care programs, using a straightforward, conversational writing style that appeals to a wide-range of readers. A clear, conceptual framework and integration of principles and practice promotes an understanding of the many parts of the field and how they interconnect. Detailed chapter topics cover four key content areas: foundations or early childhood education and care, understanding children, planning for care and education, and special relationships. For individuals considering becoming early childhood professionals.

Table of Contents

Part I Foundations of Early Childhood Education and Care
The Early Childhood Educator	03	(26)
Many Tasks and Many People	05	(1)
Working with Children	5	(1)
Working with Families	5	(1)
Being Part of a Team	6	(1)
Career Paths in Working with Young Children	6	(4)
Working With Children from Birth Through Age Five	7	(1)
Working With Children in Kindergarten Through Third Grade	8	(1)
Other Roles	9	(1)
The Early Childhood Educator as a Person	10	(5)
Personality	10	(2)
Personal Values and Morality	12	(1)
Attitudes Toward Diversity	12	(2)
Self-Knowledge and the Ability to Reflect	14	(1)
The Early Childhood Educator as a Professional	15	(9)
The Knowledge Base	16	(1)
Professional Commitment and Behavior	16	(1)
Professional Values and Ethics	17	(4)
Reflecting on Personal and Professional Values	21	(1)
Stages of Professional Development	22	(2)
Final Thoughts	24	(1)
To Learn More	25	(1)
For Your Portfolio	26	(1)
Bibliography	26	(3)
The Field of Early Childhood Education and Care	29	(32)
Programs for Young Children	30	(8)
Programs for Children from Birth to Age Five	31	(4)
Programs for Children from-Ages Five Through Eight	35	(2)
Parent Education Programs	37	(1)
Program Approaches	38	(6)
Montessori	38	(1)
Reggio Emilia	39	(3)
High/Scope	42	(1)
Bank Street	43	(1)
Program Regulation and Standards	44	(3)
Issues and Trends	47	(9)
Societal Changes	47	(2)
Issues and Trends in Preschool Programs	49	(5)
Issues and Trends in Public School Programs	54	(2)
Final Thoughts	56	(1)
To Learn More	56	(1)
For Your Portfolio	57	(1)
Bibliography	57	(4)
The Historical Roots of Current Practice	61	(34)
The Origins of Early Childhood Education	63	(6)
Ancient Greece and Rome	63	(1)
The Medieval Era, the Renaissance, and the Reformation	64	(3)
The Enlightenment	67	(1)
The Nineteenth Century	68	(1)
Significant Influences on Early Childhood Education Today	69	(12)
The Kindergarten	69	(5)
Progressive Education	74	(3)
The Nursery School	77	(2)
The Montessori Approach	79	(2)
Child Care in the United States	81	(5)
Government Involvement in Programs for Young Children	86	(3)
Programs for Low-Income Children	87	(1)
Programs for Children with Disabilities	88	(1)
Final Thoughts	89	(1)
To Learn More	90	(1)
For Your Portfolio	90	(1)
Bibliography	90	(5)
Part II Understanding Children
Understanding Development	95	(40)
Characteristics of Development	96	(4)
The Child Develops as a Whole	97	(1)
Development Is Influenced by Maturation and Experience	97	(1)
Development Proceeds from Top Down and from Near to Far	98	(1)
Development Follows Predictable Patterns	98	(1)
Rates of Development Vary	99	(1)
Expectations for Development Have a Cultural Component	99	(1)
Understanding of Development Informs Practice	99	(1)
Foundations of Development	100	(8)
The Biological Basis of Development	100	(4)
The Impact of Environment	104	(2)
Brain Development	106	(2)
Development of the Whole Child: Theory Into Practice	108	(23)
Physical Development	109	(3)
Cognitive Development	112	(12)
Social Development	124	(5)
Emotional Development	129	(2)
Final Thoughts	131	(1)
To Learn More	132	(1)
For Your Portfolio	133	(1)
Bibliography	133	(2)
Observation, Assessment and Documentation	135	(34)
Observation	136	(17)
The Observation Process	138	(14)
Interpreting	152	(1)
Assessment	153	(10)
Standardized Assessment	153	(6)
Authentic Assessment	159	(4)
Documentation of Curriculum	163	(2)
Sharing Information with Families	165	(1)
Confidentiality	165	(1)
Final Thoughts	165	(1)
To Learn More	166	(1)
For Your Portfolio	167	(1)
Bibliography	167	(2)
Children's Play	169	(30)
The Nature of Play	170	(12)
Characteristics of Play	171	(1)
Purpose of Play	172	(1)
Contemporary Theories	173	(1)
Stages of Play	173	(5)
Dramatic and Sociodramatic Play	178	(1)
Diversity and Play	179	(3)
The Value of Play	182	(3)
Value of Play in Physical Development	182	(1)
Value of Play in Emotional Development	182	(1)
Value of Play in Social Development	183	(1)
Value of Play in Cognitive Development	183	(1)
Value of Play in Integrating Development	184	(1)
Supporting Development Through Play	185	(9)
Supportive Attitudes	185	(2)
Supportive Roles	187	(6)
Violence and Children's Play	193	(1)
Gender-Stereotyped Play	194	(1)
Final Thoughts	194	(1)
To Learn More	195	(1)
For Your Portfolio	195	(1)
Bibliography	195	(4)
Part III Planning for Care and Education
A Caring Place	199	(32)
Physical Safety and Health	200	(14)
A Safe Place	200	(4)
Helping Children Learn to Be Safe	204	(3)
A Healthy Place	207	(3)
Helping Children Learn to Be Healthy	210	(4)
Psychological Safety and Health	214	(1)
Good Beginnings	214	(3)
A Good Day	217	(9)
Good Endings	226	(2)
Final Thoughts	228	(1)
To Learn More	229	(1)
For Your Portfolio	229	(1)
Bibliography	230	(1)
A Learning Place	231	(30)
Aesthetics	232	(2)
Organizing the Space	234	(5)
The Indoor Learning Spaces	235	(4)
Equipping the Early Childhood Program	239	(4)
Furniture	239	(3)
Materials and Supplies	242	(1)
Arrangement and Storage	242	(1)
A Time for Learning	243	(1)
Setting Up Indoor Learning Centers	244	(9)
Block Areas	244	(2)
Dramatic Play Area	246	(1)
Manipulative Toy Area	247	(1)
Sensory Play Areas	247	(1)
Art Center	248	(1)
Writing Center	249	(1)
Library Center	249	(1)
Inquiry Areas	250	(1)
Computer Area	251	(1)
Television and Video	252	(1)
Setting Up Outdoor Learning Spaces	253	(2)
Equipment for Active Play	254	(1)
Making the Environment Work	255	(2)
Final Thoughts	257	(1)
To Learn More	257	(1)
For Your Portfolio	258	(1)
Bibliography	258	(3)
Relationships with Children	261	(34)
Values and Beliefs	262	(1)
Diversity, Guidance, and Values	262	(1)
Self-Concept	263	(3)
Enhancing Self-Concept and Self-Esteem	264	(2)
Building Relationships with Children	266	(7)
Relationships	266	(3)
Communication	269	(4)
Guiding a Classroom of Young Children	273	(19)
Becoming Comfortable with Authority	274	(2)
Anticipating and Preventing Problems	276	(4)
Creating Appropriate Guidelines	280	(2)
Dealing with Conflicts and Problems	282	(10)
Final Thoughts	292	(1)
To Learn More	292	(1)
For Your Portfolio	292	(1)
Bibliography	293	(2)
The Curriculum	295	(32)
Curriculum in Early Childhood Education	297	(3)
The Physical Development Curriculum	300	(3)
Curriculum for Sensory Development	300	(1)
Curriculum for Large-Muscle Development	301	(2)
Curriculum for Small-Muscle Development	303	(1)
The Creative Arts Curriculum	303	(7)
Art	304	(3)
Music	307	(1)
Creative Movement	308	(1)
Aesthetics	309	(1)
The Communication Curriculum	310	(4)
Language	310	(1)
Literacy	311	(2)
Literature	313	(1)
The Inquiry Curriculum	314	(8)
Math	316	(2)
Science	318	(1)
Social Studies	319	(3)
Final Thoughts	322	(2)
To Learn More	324	(1)
For Your Portfolio	324	(1)
Bibliography	324	(3)
Planning Curriculum	327	(34)
Things to Consider in Planning Curriculum	328	(3)
Philosophy and Values	328	(1)
How Children Develop and Learn	329	(1)
What's Worth Knowing?	330	(1)
Family, Culture, and Community	330	(1)
Ways to Organize Curriculum	331	(1)
Ways to Present Curriculum	332	(2)
Play in a Planned Environment	332	(1)
One-to-One Activities	332	(1)
Small Group Activities	332	(1)
Whole Group Activities	333	(1)
Balancing Child Choice and Teacher Direction	333	(1)
Planning	334	(22)
Kinds of Planning	335	(3)
Activity Plans	338	(5)
Integrated Thematic Planning	343	(13)
Final Thoughts	356	(1)
To Learn More	356	(1)
For Your Portfolio	356	(1)
Bibliography	356	(5)
Part IV Special Relationships
Working with Children with Special Needs	361	(26)
Terminology	362	(1)
Identifying a Child Who Has a Special Need	363	(1)
Inclusion of Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Programs	364	(6)
Preparing for Inclusion	366	(1)
Classroom Practice	367	(3)
Kinds of Disabilities	370	(9)
Children with Orthopedic Impairments	371	(1)
Children with Visual Impairments	372	(1)
Children with Hearing Impairments	372	(1)
Children with Speech or Language Impairments	373	(1)
Children with Mental Retardation	374	(2)
Children with Learning Disabilities	376	(1)
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder	377	(1)
Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance	378	(1)
Other Special Needs	379	(3)
Children Who Have Been Abused or Neglected	379	(2)
Children with Special Gifts and Talents	381	(1)
Working with Families of Children with Special Needs	382	(2)
Final Thoughts	384	(1)
To Learn More	384	(1)
For Your Portfolio	385	(1)
Bibliography	385	(2)
Working with Families	387	(24)
Your Values and Working with Families	389	(1)
What You Need to Know to Work with Families	389	(8)
What Parenting Is Like	390	(1)
Understanding and Accepting Diverse Child-Rearing	391	(2)
How Relationships Are Built	393	(1)
How to Communicate with Family Members About Your Program	394	(1)
How to Support Families in Stress	395	(1)
Your Legal Responsibilities with Regard to Families	396	(1)
Including Families	397	(9)
Share Information	397	(2)
Address Families' Concerns	399	(2)
Conduct Conferences	401	(2)
Involve Families in the Program	403	(1)
Provide Family Education	404	(2)
Final Thoughts	406	(1)
To Learn More	406	(1)
For Your Portfolio	406	(1)
Bibliography	407	(4)
Part V Conclusion
Becoming an Early Childhood Professional	411	(9)
Develop Your Philosophy	412	(1)
Behave Ethically	412	(1)
Base Your Work on Knowledge of and Respect for Children	412	(1)
Build Good Relationships with Adults	413	(1)
Take Care of Yourself	413	(1)
Continue to Learn and Grow	413	(1)
Behave Like a ``True Professional''	414	(1)
Make a Commitment to Your Profession	414	(1)
Final Thoughts	415	(1)
Professional Resources For Your Portfolio	415	(2)
Bibliography	417	(3)
Appendix A	420	(6)
The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct	420	(6)
Appendix B	426	(23)
Safety Checklist	426	(1)
Emergency Prevention and Preparation	427	(2)
Health Checklist	429	(2)
Infant Toddler Learning Environment Checklist	431	(9)
Preschool/Primary Learning Environment Checklist	440	(9)
Name Index	449	(4)
Subject Index	453