Download or read book Introduction to Early Childhood Education written by Eva Essa and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2010 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, International Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of early childhood education that is solidly based on current research and theories. Grounded in constructivist theory but also covering other perspectives, the text focuses on developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers, preschoolers, early elementary schoolchildren, and children with disabilities. The majority of the text examines curriculum and the fostering of creativity, as well as physical, cognitive, language, and social development—and every facet of early childhood education is examined and explained. This edition also has been extensively revised and includes new standards and accountability in the field of early childhood education, a new emphasis on working with children from diverse backgrounds, and discussions of the role of families and forms of parent communication. With a strong emphasis on DAP (Developmentally Appropriate Practice) along with completely updated references, examples from practitioners, and new video offerings, this book has become the most comprehensive resource available.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education written by George S. Morrison and published by Pearson College Division. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Seventh Edition, the best-sellingFundamentals of Early Childhood Educationby renowned author and educator, George S. Morrison, remains keenly focused on what it means to be an early childhood professional in today’s world. Providing a brief, reader-friendly introduction to the field, it presents engaging chapter features on early childhood programs, professionals in practice, diversity strategies, technology issues, and ethical decision-making. Separate chapters on infants and toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and the primary grades explore young children’s unique developmental and educational needs. Fundamentals’ emphasis on professionalism throughout keeps the focus on meeting the needs of each and every child and providing up-to-date information and strategies to develop competent, informed early childhood professionals. This thoroughly revised edition offers a contemporary, accessible, user-friendly approach to all of the major topics, programs, and issues at the forefront of the field today. Comprehensive, yet brief, this text is a perfect resource for a variety of courses in early childhood education. 0133400832 / 9780133400830 Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education Plus NEW MyEducationLab with Video-Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card Package consists of: 013285337X / 9780132853378 Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education 0133365107 / 9780133365108 NEW MyEducationLab with Video-Enhanced Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education

Download or read book Introduction to Early Childhood Education written by Marian Marion and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2010 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Armed with the mantra knowledge before action, this introduction to early childhood education allows teachers to first understand the development of the whole child and then to plan an environment and curriculum that will allow them to learn and thrive. Using a largely developmental approach, this first edition text explores both time-honored theories of early childhood development and current models and modern research in the field. Part One of the text discusses the history and theories of childhood development, while Part Two instructs teachers how to support children's emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. The final section of the book explains how to assessment and guidance to support children and how to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum in the classroom. This text is supplemented with a number of features and ancillaries that make learning easier for students and teaching easier for instructors. Students will benefit from the many boxed activities and aides as well as by the online features contained in MyEducationLab. Teachers may take advantage of the online instructors' guide, online test back, numerous videos, and PowerPoint slides.

Download or read book Introduction to Early Childhood Education written by Eva L. Essa and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume helps to prepare new teachers move into and get started at their first teaching position. The author provides information on topics such as: the typical developmental patterns for children from birth through school age; tools to assist teachers in observing children and gathering data to help set appropriate goals for individual children; guides to planning appropriate classroom activities and sample lesson plans; tips to introducing children to the joys of literacy; various professional development opportunities for new teachers; and case studies of relevant and realistic situations that new teacher may face, as well as the best practices for successfully navigating them.

Download or read book Introduction to Early Childhood Education Instructor Edition written by Eva Essa and published by . This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Introduction to Early Childhood Education written by Verna Hildebrand and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1997 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approaches learning activities for young children through the developmental tasks of early childhood with a focus on understanding and helping children as individuals. This introduction to early childhood education focuses on developmentally appropriate practices and NAEYC accreditation processes throughout and provides numerous program ideas for working with children from infancy through age six. Citing the work of prominent theorists, this book considers how to plan specific learning activities. Beginning with a brief survey of goals, children, schools, techniques, and curricula of early childhood education, discusses goals and procedures and makes suggestions for a wide variety of learning activities. For beginning and practicing early childhood education teachers and assistants.

Download or read book Exploring Your Role written by Mary Renck Jalongo and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text clearly focuses on the process of becoming a knowledgeable, caring, competent, and reflective practitioner who will work with children from birth through eight years of age. The book addresses the concerns new teachers often have about their effectiveness and prepares them to work with children in a variety of settings.

Download or read book Introduction to Early Childhood Education Preschool Through Primary Grades written by Jo Ann Brewer and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2013-10-03 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is a thorough examination of day–to-day aspects of standards-based, developmentally appropriate teaching of young children. Using student-friendly, readable language, Jo Ann Brewer demonstrates how to integrate developmentally appropriate practice into the early childhood curriculum. The extensive coverage of curriculum, particularly early literacy and language, is a hallmark of this popular text. Unlike other texts in the market, there is a heavy focus on diversity, students with special needs, and real-world experience from teachers currently in the classroom.

Download or read book Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education written by Sue Bredekamp and published by Pearson College Division. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sue Bredekamp, one of the foremost authorities in the field of early childhood education, is author of Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education: Building a Foundation, now in its Second Edition. At its core, this intriguing text provides the building blocks for understanding effective practices in early childhood education. Building upon the Developmentally Appropriate Practice framework that she conceptualized, Sue Bredekamp shows how effective teaching practices can make a difference in the lives of young children. Written with a clear and engaging presentation, the author designed the book to prepare a new generation of early childhood professionals by remaining keenly focused on the three core themes threaded throughout: intentional teaching, challenging and interesting curriculum, and evidence-based, effective practices for a new generation of early childhood educators. Video-Enhanced Pearson eText Included in this package is access to the new Video-Enhanced eText for Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education: Building a Foundation, exclusively from Pearson. The Video-Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging. Full-color online chapters include dynamic videos that show what course concepts look like in real classrooms, model good teaching practice, and expand upon chapter concepts. Over 47 video links, chosen by our authors and other subject-matter experts, are embedded right in context of the content you are reading Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad and Android tablets.* Interactive. Features include embedded video, note taking and sharing, highlighting and search. *The Pearson eText App is available for free on Google Play and in the App Store.* Requires Android OS 3.1 — 4, a 7” or 10” tablet or iPad iOS 5.0 or newer 0133385841 / 9780133385847 Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education: Building a Foundation Plus Video-Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card Package consists of: 0132853337 / 9780132853330 Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education: Building a Foundation 0133395081 / 9780133395082 Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education: Building a Foundation, Video-Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card

Download or read book Teaching Young Children written by Michael L. Henniger and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Introduction to Early Childhood Education courses. Covers ages 0-8. This text offers students a practical foundation in how to deliver quality early education and care through its focus on curriculum. This edition's features include more concrete applications in the text and on the website. Easy-to-read and engagingly interactive, the text is now full-color throughout. The author weaves five essential elements of effective early childhood education throughout the book: understanding development, play, guidance, working with families, and diversity. The book provides a rigorous overview of the planning, preparation, and delivery of a curriculum for young children, one that's built around six specific curriculum areas, each explored in its own chapter. The author stresses the importance of play and the need to nurture each child's natural affinity for learning through experimentation and exploration.

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Download or read book An Introduction to Early Childhood written by Tim Waller and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005-08-10 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linking theory to multi-professional practice, this resource explores the major themes of early childhood education. Each chapter summarizes key points, including learning, health, inclusion, and special educational needs.

Download or read book Early Childhood Education written by Carol Seefeldt and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early Childhood Education: An Introduction is based on the belief that teachers of young children must be highly skilled-knowledgeable about children, their parents, and the community in which they live, as well as the processes of teaching curriculum content. The authors take a comprehensive, integrated approach, offering preservice teachers a complete and current overview of the field. Extensive revisions in each chapter of theFourth Edition reflect not only current references, but also the most current thinking in the field of early childhood education today.

Download or read book Intentional Teaching in Early Childhood written by Sandra Heidemann and published by Free Spirit Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-03 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guides early childhood teachers on a journey of self-discovery and self-determination to take charge of their own professional development. This essential professional development resource provides advice for early childhood teachers who are navigating demands and changes in their careers, helping them see these challenges as growth opportunities. Through in-depth self-assessment and reflection, educators reexamine their teaching philosophy, integrate new knowledge and strategies into their practice, and strengthen the impact of their teaching on students. In the midst of a constantly changing education landscape, teachers will become more intentional in their practice and rediscover their unique purpose and passion for teaching young children. Digital content includes customizable forms from the book.

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Download or read book Early Childhood Education Today written by George S. Morrison and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading text for Introduction to Early Childhood Education courses keeps students on the cutting edge of early childhood teaching practice and professionalism. George Morrison's Early Childhood Education Today presents current, research-based information on providing high-quality early education to all children so that they can be successful in school and in life. The new edition retains the engaging style that has made the book so popular and provides practical examples of authentic teaching practices used by master teachers. Its strong coverage of development in the age/grade-specific chapters, emphasis on diversity, and coverage of contemporary topics and issues make this text stand apart from other early childhood education texts. The Fourteenth Edition integrates 14 themes that are critical to the field today: the importance of all children's language and literacy development and competence; teaching children who may need help with English language learning; teaching in increasingly diverse classrooms; applying developmentally appropriate practices; closing the achievement gap; integrating special education and early childhood education services; teaching in inclusive classrooms; closing school readiness gaps; the expanding role of preschool education; meeting the challenges of teacher accountability; integrating STEAM subjects into the curriculum; providing for children's mental health; using technology to support learners; and developing as a professional. Also available with Revel Revel(tm) is Pearson's newest way of delivering our respected content. Fully digital and highly engaging, Revel replaces the textbook and gives students everything they need for the course. Informed by extensive research on how people read, think, and learn, Revel is an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience-for less than the cost of a traditional textbook. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; Revel does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with Revel, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and Revel, search for: 0134995171 / 9780134995175 Revel for Early Childhood Education Today Package consists of: 0134488423 / 9780134488424 Revel for Early Childhood Education Today -- Access Card 0134895118 / 9780134895116 Early Childhood Education Today