Early Education Curriculum: A Child’s Connection to the World, Loose-Leaf Version

Beaver, Nancy; Wyatt, Susan; Jackman, Hilda

ISBN 10: 1305960653 ISBN 13: 9781305960657

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2017

EARLY EDUCATION CURRICULUM: A CHILD'S CONNECTION TO THE WORLD shows you how to conduct observations and assessments of children and the program, plan and implement a curriculum, set up an inclusive child-centered environment, and evaluate and document program quality and children's learning. Whether you are a student or an experienced teacher, this book will help you learn how to make informed decisions about curriculum content as well as to develop creative thinking skills and effectively apply theory to an early childhood classroom setting. Updated with the most current research and standards, the seventh edition presents new material on brain research that underlies teaching ideas as well as new information on reflective practice, intentional teaching, and using the environment as a teaching tool. Case studies allow you to apply your knowledge to solve real-life dilemmas. The book's strong applied approach focuses on the how-to's of teaching, with many hands-on teaching tips.

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About the Author:

Nancy H. Beaver, M.Ed., was awarded the Trainer of the Year award by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children (TAEYC) in 2005 and the Pat Kennedy Teacher Educator award by Dallas Association for the Education of Young Children in 2006. Program Administrator for the Child Development and Teacher Education programs at Eastfield College, she also serves as adjunct faculty for both Eastfield and the University of North Texas. Beaver was one of the first professors in the nation to teach Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential preparation courses under the CDA Council's P3 project and has taught CDA college credit courses for 24 years. She has served in many roles on the Dallas Association for the Education of Young Children (DAEYC) board, including serving as president twice. She also has served as vice president of the Texas AEYC. She has been an NAEYC Academy Center Accreditation assessor and validator and has twice been an academy commissioner. She served as president and vice president for Collaboration for ACCESS: American Associate Degree Early Childhood Educators and currently serves as board secretary. She is past co-president and secretary of the Child Development Educators of Texas.

Review:

"This textbook is engaging and innovative. If you are looking for a book that offers research based content and practices, along with real world application...this is the book that you need and want in your classes. It's great for a first time instructor, who needs support in creating courses and implementing content. But, it's also great for veteran teachers who are looking to add to their coursework...who are looking to create more engaging assignments, real world applications, and infuse technology into both."

"This text focuses on research based explorations of essential early childhood topics."

"The text provides a good overview of early childhood curriculum and includes practical knowledge for emerging professionals."

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