| Approaches to Early Childhood Education Revised Edition Contributor(s): Roopnarine, Jaipaul (Author), Johnson, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 0132657988 ISBN-13: 9780132657983 Publisher: Pearson OUR PRICE: $145.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Elementary - Education | Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten) |
| Dewey: 372.21 |
| LCCN: 2012005947 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 7.3" W x 9" (1.58 lbs) 456 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This uniquely compiled volume addresses the current trends and issues in the field of early childhood education, reflecting the evolving nature of the field and teacher training in the United States and worldwide, preparing readers with the skill set necessary to meet the new needs and challenges that face the teaching profession today. KEY TOPICS: Comprehensive and authoritative, this smartly edited text includes 15 chapters written by over 32 experts in the field, covering a variety of approaches to teaching young children, the historical foundations, as well as the philosophy and theory behind the applications described. Organized into four parts: Part I covers the history, infant and toddler care, Head Start, and the Portage Model; Part II has been extensively revised to highlight the multicultural perspective of this edition as well as the important topic of inclusion; Parts III and IV cover specific approaches in the U.S. and Europe respectively, inviting the reader to compare the approaches within and across Parts III and IV. Furthermore, this new edition explores the important topic of developmental science and prevention research in practice and policy as well as the relationship between early childhood education standards and curricular activities. Some chapters also address how various approaches are making way for an aligned and coordinated preschool to third-grade system. The text addresses current tensions within early childhood education, covering new developments in curricula, methods, and assessment strategies. By clarifying and addressing current tensions, definitions, identities, functions, and boundaries, it helps readers stay on the cutting edge of the field. MARKET: An important resource and guide for pre-service and in-service teachers, as well as those professionals who currently guide or work with children in early childhood settings. |
