Early childhood education today (11st ed )
Auteur : MORRISON George S.
This comprehensive, best-selling text on Introduction to Early Childhood Education focuses on the early care and education of young children from birth to age eight. Written at a time of change in education, the author writes about the challenges facing early child educators today. More than ever before, teachers are being held accountable for children's progress. Every teacher must interact with each child in developmentally and culturally appropriate ways, while also meeting the state and school district standards. The need for teachers to be competent in all areas of professional practice has never been greater. Known for its Voices of Professionals features, its coverage of professionalism is woven throughout the book and continues to be exceptionally strong.
Seven core themes are integrated throughout the text and provide a framework for understanding and implementing these practical and applied strategies to become an effective teacher. The seven themes are:
· Professionalism in Practice
· Theory into Practice
· Diversity
· Family-Centered, Community-Based Practice
· Timeliness
· Developmentally Appropriate Practice
· Technology Applied to Teaching and Learning
The new edition also continues its strong coverage of development in the age-specific chapters (chapters 9-12,) as well as the strongest coverage of special needs on the market.(Note: Each chapter contains the features Linking to Learning, Activities forProfessional Development,and Readings for Further Enrichment)
PART 1EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1.You and Early Childhood Education: What Does It Mean to Be a Professional?
What Is a Professional?
The Five Goals of Professionalism
Professional Dispositions
What Are New Rolesfor Early Childhood Professional Today?
2.Current Issues and Public Policy: Contemporary Influences on Children and Families
Public Policy and Current Issues
Family Issues
Social Issues
Policy and Programming Trends
Accommodating Diverse Learners
3.Observing and Assessing Young Children: Effective Teaching Through Appropriate Evaluation
What Is Assessment?
Assessment for School Readiness
What is Observation?
What Are Critical Assessment Issues?
Accommodating Diverse Learners
PART 2FOUNDATIONS: HISTORY AND THEORIES
4.The Past and the Present: Prologue to the Future
Why Is the Past Important?
Historical Figures and Their Influence on Early Childhood Education
The Beginnings of Kindergarten in the United States
Twentieth Century Early Childhood Educators
From Luther to the Present: The Essentials of Good Educational Practices
Views of Children Through the Ages
Accommodating Diverse Learners
Child-Centered Education
5.Theories Applied to Teaching and Learning: Foundations for Practice
Theories of Learning and Development
Piaget's Theory of Learning
Lev Vygotsky and Sociocultural Theory
Abraham Maslow and Self-Actualization Theory
Erik Erikson
Howard Gardner
Urie Bromfenbrenner and Ecological Theory
Accommodating Diverse Learners
New Directions in Cognitive Development
PART 3PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
6.Early Childhood Programs: Applying Theories to Practice
The Growing Demand for Quality Early Childhood Programs
Principles of the Montessori Method
The Montessori Method in Action
High/Scope: A Constructivist Approach
Reggio Emilia
Waldorf Education: Head, Hands, and Heart
7.Child Care: Meeting the Needs of Children, Parents, and Families
Date de parution : 05-2008
Ouvrage de 600 p.
20.3x25.4 cm