Early Childhood Education Today by George S. Morrison (2004, Book, Illustrated)

Book Description
This comprehensive book provides the knowledge and skills that prospective early childhood teachers need in order to confidently educate young children while effectively collaborating with parents, other professionals, and community agencies. It encourages readers to take full advantage of the educational arena to give all young children the tools they need to succeed in school and in life. The broadest foundational coverage available is organized around seven core themes: Professionalism in Practice, Theory to Practice, Diversity, Family-Centered/Community-Base​d Practice, Timeliness, Developmentally-Appropriate Practice, and Applying Technology. Throughout the material, special features showcase the reality of early childhood education “as it happens” today. Special coverage of Child Care facilitates students' understanding of the field of child care, offering ideas for developing plans to meet the childcare needs of the future. Discusses Federal and State Support for Early Childhood Programs—covering such programs as Head Start and Even Start.

The publisher, Prentice-Hall Career & Technology
A major revision--more than 50% of the text is brand new! This popular text focuses on the broad foundations of early childhood education rather than specific curriculum areas...offering a complete overview that encompasses current research into developmentally-appropriate practices, the history and evolution of the field, the variety of theories that abound in the field, and trends for the future. It is well-known for helping students translate broad concepts of educational theory into actual practice in the full range of early education settings, from infant and toddler programs, through Head Start and kindergartens, to primary programs--all involving inclusion of children with special needs. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

608 Pages

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