Early childhood education : becoming a professional

Author(s)

• Gordon, Kimberly A. (Kimberly Ann)

Bibliographic Information

Early childhood education : becoming a professional

Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle ... [et al.]

SAGE, c2014

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 475-502) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Turning passion into practice as a professional early childhood educator Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional is an inspiring introduction to the world of early childhood education, preparing the teachers of tomorrow to reach their full potential in their schools and communities. Written by a diverse and experienced author team, this text engages readers to connect contemporary educational and developmental theory and research to developmentally appropriate practices and applications that are easily implemented in the classroom. In response to today's ever-changing educational environment, the text focuses on both the importance of taking personal and professional responsibility, as well as today's issues in diversity-from supporting children with exceptionalities to supporting children and families in broader cultural contexts.

Table of Contents

Preface Part I: Foundations of Early Childhood Education 1. The Early Childhood Teacher 2. History of Early Childhood Education 3. Types of Progams and Services Part II: Development and Early Childhood Education 4. Learning Theories 5. Child Development and Milestones Part III: The Early Childhood Classroom 6. Assessment and Evaluation through Observation 7. Exceptional Children in Early Care and Education 8. Diversity in Early Care and Education 9. Guidance in Early Care and Education Part IV: Implementing the Early Childhood Curriculum 10. Play and the Learning Environment 11. Emotional and Social Development 12. Language and Literacy Development 13. Mathematics, Science, and Technology 14. Movement, Health, and the Physical Curriculum Part V: Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education 15. Engaging Parents, Families, and the Community 16. Early Childhood Education Policies Glossary Index About the Authors

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Details

• NCID: BB12676347
• ISBN:
  • 9781412973458
• LCCN: 2012035565
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif.
• Pages/Volumes: xxxiv, 540 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : LB1732.3
  • DC23 : 372.21
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Early childhood teachers -- Training of
  • LCSH : Early childhood education -- Study and teaching