The Wiley Handbook of Early Childhood Care and Education Contributor(s): Brown, Christopher P. (Editor), Benson McMullen, Mary (Editor), File, Nancy (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1119148065 ISBN-13: 9781119148067 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $209.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten) |
Dewey: 372.21 |
LCCN: 2018028782 |
Series: Wiley Handbooks in Education |
Physical Information: 1.6" H x 6.9" W x 9.6" (2.75 lbs) 760 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The essential resource to the issues surrounding childhood care and education with contributions from noted experts The Wiley Handbook of Early Childhood Care and Education is a comprehensive resource that offers a review of the historical aspects, best practices, and the future directions of the field. With contributions from noted experts in the field, the book contains 30 interdisciplinary essays that explore in-depth the central issues of early childhood care and education. The handbook presents a benchmark reference to the basic knowledge, effective approaches to use with young children, curriculum design, professional development, current policies, and other critical information. The expert contributors address the myriad complex policy and practice issues that are most relevant today. The essays provide insight into topics such as child development and diversity, the sociocultural process of child development, the importance of the home environment in the lives of young children, early childhood special education, teaching and learning literacy, and much more. This important resource:
Written for academic scholars, researchers, advocates, policymakers, and students of early childhood care and education, The Wiley Handbook of Early Childhood Care and Education is a comprehensive resource to the major issues for dealing with childhood care and education with contributions from noted scholars in the field. |