Custom Enrichment Module: Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Professional Enhancement Text

Essa, Eva L.

ISBN 10: 1418001287 / ISBN 13: 9781418001285

Published by Cengage Learning, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Custom Enrichment Module: Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Professional Enhancement Text
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1418001287
• ISBN 13: 9781418001285
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Introduction to Early Childhood Education, 5e is a proven success in the education market now out in its 5th edition. This new edition offers all of the tried and true, comprehensive information available in previous editions, along with many new and pertinent features and benefits. Most importantly, this book provides a fully comprehensive overview of early childhood education that is solidly based on current research and theories. The student will have at their fingertips an introduction to the field of early childhood education that is grounded in constructivist theory but also includes coverage of other theories. The focus is on developmentally appropriate practice within all levels of early childhood education including infants and toddlers, preschoolers, early elementary school children, and children with disabilities. Many chapters include extensively revised subsections covering appropriateness within a wide range of relevant topics. These topics include the scope and need of the field of early childhood education, the families, teachers and caregivers, and goals, objectives, and evaluations. The bulk of the book examines curriculum, fostering creativity, physical, cognitive, and language development, and social development. Every facet of early childhood education is examined and explained, and with the new enhancements, will leave each reader with a thorough and comprehensive education. There is also new information about professional development to help guide the reader into the field of early childhood education. With a strong focus on DAP (developmentally appropriate practice) as well as updated references, examples from practitioners and legislation information added, this book has become the most comprehensive resource available.

About the Author

Eva L. Essa, Ph.D., recently retired as Foundation Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, where she taught early childhood education and human development for 41 years. Dr. Essa's research and writing on topics related to early childhood education have been published in a variety of professional journals and books.