Curriculum for Young Children: An Introduction - Softcover

Arce, Eve-Marie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0766812782 ISBN 13: 9780766812789

Publisher: Delmar/Thomson Learning, 2000

Synopsis

This brand new book presents basic introductory material on developing and managing curriculum for early childhood education. Designed as a resource for beginning students and as a reference manual for experienced teachers, this text presents focused, sequential coverage on curriculum for young children. Important areas discussed in the book include: similarities in existing approaches to early childhood education, how to meet childrenis needs through curriculum, and planning and organizing curriculum. In addition, the text will help students and teachers assess the wealth of activity ideas available from other textbooks, resource manuals, and web sites.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Eve-Marie Arce has been active throughout her career in statewide professional organizations that advocate for children. She has served as a member at large, secretary, and President (for two years) of the CAEYC. She has also been a California delegate for the NAEYC Affiliate Council. In 2005 she retired as a faculty member at Shasta College, having taught early childhood education and child psychology courses for twenty years. During that time she was active with the California Community College Early Childhood Educators and chaired the Chancellor's Advisory on Child Development and Instruction.

Review

"It is a really simple book and easy to use for students just starting out in the field."

"Easy to follow, easy to read. Lots of examples."

Edition details

• Publisher: Delmar/Thomson Learning
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0766812782
• ISBN 13: 9780766812789
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256