INNOVATIONS: THE COMPREHENSIVE INFANT CURRICULUM - Softcover

Albrecht, Kay; Miller, Linda

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Synopsis

Responding to children s interests is at the heart of emergent curriculum and central to the Innovations series. Each book includes these critical components: Applying child development theory to everyday experiences Using assessment and observation to meet individual developmental needs of infants Using the physical environment as a learning tool Developing a partner relationship with parents Fostering an interactive climate in the classroom Educating parents

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About the Author

Kay Albrecht, Ph.D. is a senior partner in a consulting firm that specializes in working with businesses interested in family-friendly policies and in supporting early education. Dr. Albrecht is a nationally know speaker, the author of several books, and a contributing editor to Child Care Information Exchange. Linda Miller has been committed to the field of education for more than 25 years--as a classroom teacher, supervisor, federal projects director, trainer, corporate child care director, and curriculum developer. She is a nationally know speaker and a highly sought-after consultant to early childhood programs throughout the country.

From the Back Cover

Innovations: The Comprehensive Infant Curriculum is a complete, interactive curriculum for infants from birth to 18 months. In addition to a wealth of activities, it includes child development theory, assessment , room arrangement, parent education and much more. The Comprehensive Infant Curriculum is a unique combination of the practical and theoretical. It combines them in a way to support beginning teachers, inform experienced teachers, and provide a complete program for every teacher.

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