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Beginning Essentials in Early Childhood Education
About this book
BEGINNING ESSENTIALS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, Third Edition, is a streamlined foundations textbook that introduces early childhood students to the field. This unique text is organized to answer four key questions: What is the field? Who is the child? Who is the teacher? and What is being taught? The four sections address the essentials of early childhood education, emphasizing multiculturalism and developmentally appropriate practice. New to this edition, "Teacher Talk" boxes are first-person accounts from teachers who reflect on their experiences in the classroom and provide valuable, applicable advice for those entering the profession. In addition, Brain Research boxes showcase some of the most important aspects of brain research and development today, connecting it to the classroom. Other features include special boxed material that highlights key issues related to standards, diversity, DAP, professionalism, and ethics. Video features introduce videos of actual early childhood settings that are available on the accompanying website, an invaluable resource that provides you with opportunities for reflection as well as for personal and professional development.
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Table of contents
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Preface
- Section One: What is the Field of Early Childhood Education?
- Section Two: Who is the Young Child?
- Section Three: Who are the Teachers?
- Section Four: What is Being Taught?
- Appendix: Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment
- Glossary
- Index