Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum: Best Practices in Early Childhood Education (2nd Edition) - Softcover

Kostelnik, Marjorie J.; Soderman, Anne Keil; Whiren, Alice Phipps

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013080407X ISBN 13: 9780130804075

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 1998

Synopsis

This comprehensive book brings together the best information currently available for developing an integrated approach to curriculum and instruction in the early years. The book creates a bridge between the worlds of child care and early education, as well as between preprimary and primary programs. The effective ideas presented are designed to give readers a cohesive view of the what, why, and how of developmentally appropriate practices. Each chapter addresses principles of age-appropriateness, individual appropriateness, and social and cultural appropriateness. It is designed for current and future early childhood professionals working in formal group settings with young children ranging in age from three to eight.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 013080407X
• ISBN 13: 9780130804075
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 634