Early Childhood Education (eBook)

Becoming a Professional

Kimberly A. A. Gordon Biddle, Ana G. G. Garcia-Nevarez, Wanda J. J. Roundtree Henderson, Alicia Valero-Kerrick, Inc. SAGE Publications (Autoren)

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2013
576 Seiten
Sage Publications (Verlag)
978-1-4833-2068-7 (ISBN)

Infos

Turning passion into practice as a professional early childhood educatorEarly 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.

Inhalt

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

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 2.1.2013
• Verlagsort: Thousand Oaks
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Unterrichtsvorbereitung ► Vorschule / Kita
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Vorschulpädagogik
• Schlagworte: early childhood • Teacher Education
• ISBN-10: 1-4833-2068-5 / 1483320685
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4833-2068-7 / 9781483320687