Early Education Curriculum: A Child’s Connection to the World (What’s New in Early Childhood) - Softcover

Jackman, Hilda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1111342644 ISBN 13: 9781111342647

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

The Fifth Edition of EARLY EDUCATION CURRICULUM: A CHILD'S CONNECTION TO THE WORLD focuses on the process of planning and implementing a curriculum, and setting up an inclusive child-centered environment. Guided by new research, position statements, and developmentally appropriate practice, the book helps both prospective and experienced teachers make informed decisions about curriculum content. Now in full color, the book meets the needs of a diverse range of readers, helping them to develop creative thinking and the ability to effectively apply theory to an early childhood classroom setting.

About this title

About the Author:

Hilda L. Jackman is Professor Emerita at Brookhaven College, Dallas County Community College District. Ms. Jackman has worked with children and families for over 40 years in both children's theatre and children's television, and as an educator and consultant. She is the author of several early childhood books, including SING ME A STORY! TELL ME A SONG! CREATIVE THEMATIC ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN (2005), also published by Cengage Learning.

Review:

"[Strengths of this book are that it is: Easy to comprehend. Gets right to the point. Beautiful pictures and diagrams throughout. Ideas that you can implement in the classroom right away. Great resource to refer back to!"

"Its practicality for use by classroom teachers as well as in college courses is a chief reason I would select it. Also the fact that it is comprehensive, including all curriculum areas in one text."

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1111342644
• ISBN 13: 9781111342647
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 416