The early years matter : education, care, and the well-being of children, birth to 8

Author(s)

    • Hyson, Marilou
    • Tomlinson, Heather Biggar

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The early years matter : education, care, and the well-being of children, birth to 8

Marilou Hyson and Heather Biggar Tomlinson

(Early childhood education series)

Teachers College Press, c2014

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This accessible and engaging work introduces current and future teachers, child care providers, and others interested in early childhood education to the importance of the early years in children's well-being and success. It summarizes the research on the value of high-quality services for young children, families, and society, showing why early education matters both today and into the future. Emphasizing the need to understand and respect young children's strengths and unique characteristics, the authors offer inspiration for working in the field, as well as addressing the realistic challenges of implementing developmentally appropriate care and education. Each chapter begins with an introductory vignette focused on one child whose experiences are typical of other children in the same age group or life circumstances, using that child's experiences to draw out what the best research tells us about why early care and education matters for that group of children. The book also features first-person narratives by early childhood professionals working in a range of positions who offer insight into the complexity and joys of working with or on behalf of young children. Suggestions for further reading and concluding questions for reflection, dialogue, and action make The Early Years Matter a perfect resource for courses and professional development.

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Details

  • NCID
    BB16299324
  • ISBN
    • 9780807755587
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xii, 180 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
  • Parent Bibliography ID
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