Foundations and best practices in early childhood education
Subtitle: history, theories, and approaches to learning
By: Lissanna Follari
Edition: 3rd edition
Publisher: Pearson
Published: 2015
Place of publication: [Hoboken, N.J.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 338
ISBN-13: 9780133564440
Subjects: Child development; Early childhood education
Description: Foundations and best practices in early childhood education, 3rd edition presents a broad exploration of the scope, roles, and practices of working with and for children and families that's ideal for both the beginning educator, as well as for those with experience teaching young children who are working to further their education. Toward the goal of helping educators make connections between beliefs and philosophies and practice, it includes stories or extended vignettes from a variety of classrooms that highlight how teachers and programs are integrating guiding principles and beliefs into applied practice. A resource for those beginning or continuing a reflective journey on the evolving path of defining and reshaping an educator's own practice with children and families, it encourages educators to go forth and find a voice that will be used to advocate on behalf of all children and families. Now also available as a Pearson Video-Enhanced eText, this new edition reflects recent changes in early care and education practice based on legislative and policy changes, as well as the latest research on effective practice. Included are contextualized videos, learning outcomes, streamlined summaries, additional charts and graphic features, coverage of evidence-based practice and Common Core State Standards, and some important content changes that bring the material up-to-date and in step with today's latest information in the field.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Table of contents: title: Welcome to the field of early childhood education; title: Historical overview : people and beliefs that shaped the field; title: Professionalism in early childhood education : framing best practices; title: Influential theories : bioecological model and constructivism; title: Families and children today : diversity in today's classrooms; title: Head start and early head start : empowering change from within; title: The high/scope foundation : models in curriculum and research; title: The project approach : active inquiry in early childhood; title: The schools of Reggio Emilia : a child's world; title: Montessori education : environment, materials, and methods; title: Waldorf education : harmony and the whole child; title: Bringing it all together : imagining and becoming.