Early childhood education : yesterday, today, and tomorrow
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Bibliographic Information
Early childhood education : yesterday, today, and tomorrow
Routledge, 2011
2nd ed
- : hbk
- : pbk
Available at 6 libraries
  Aomori
  Iwate
  Miyagi
  Akita
  Yamagata
  Fukushima
  Ibaraki
  Tochigi
  Gunma
  Saitama
  Chiba
  Tokyo
  Kanagawa
  Niigata
  Toyama
  Ishikawa
  Fukui
  Yamanashi
  Nagano
  Gifu
  Shizuoka
  Aichi
  Mie
  Shiga
  Kyoto
  Osaka
  Hyogo
  Nara
  Wakayama
  Tottori
  Shimane
  Okayama
  Hiroshima
  Yamaguchi
  Tokushima
  Kagawa
  Ehime
  Kochi
  Fukuoka
  Saga
  Nagasaki
  Kumamoto
  Oita
  Miyazaki
  Kagoshima
  Okinawa
  Korea
  China
  Thailand
  United Kingdom
  Germany
  Switzerland
  France
  Belgium
  Netherlands
  Sweden
  Norway
  United States of America
Note
First ed., published by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2001
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
In an accessible and meaningful way, Early Childhood Education examines foundational topics that encourage early childhood education students to think, reflect, and develop opinions, theories, and philosophies about their field. This interactive book invites the reader to develop a personal philosophy of early childhood education and an identity as an early educator, in order to build a sufficient foundation for continual growth as a teacher.
Divided into three sections that deal with the past, present, and future, Early Childhood Education asks the reader to think about important ideas underlying and encompassing today's early childhood education. First providing historical and philosophical perspectives of the field, authors Krogh and Slentz then look at careers in early education and what it's like to be a teacher or caregiver today, compare and contrast contemporary models of early childhood education, and examine cultural and individual differences that confront and challenge teachers. Finally, the book looks to the future of the field and discusses debates of current issues. The newly updated edition includes the most contemporary issues in the field since the first edition and integrates further discussion of diversity and children with special needs throughout the entire book.
Special Features:
End of chapter questions invite readers to develop an ongoing philosophy of teaching and learning.
"Extending your Learning" activities provide opportunities for further discussion and debate.
Glossary and Internet Resources offer important tools for the early childhood education student.
Table of Contents
Preface
Part I: Yesterday
1. Perspectives on History and Theory
Part II: Today
2. Early Childhood Education: Contemporary Perspectives on the Profession
3. How Theoretical Perspectives Shape Early Education: Selected Models
4. Diversity in Early Childhood Settings
Part III: Tomorrow
5. Issues that will Shape the Future
Appendix A: Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment
Appendix B: DEC Code of Ethics
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