Early Childhood Education

The key themes in inclusion are explored through an A - Z approach covering key concepts, theories/theorists, and figures.

Covers a vast range of different philosophical and practical approaches to early education, from Free/Open schools and Waldorf education, to the Core Curriculum and the learning standards approach of the U.S. federal No Child Left Behind Act.

Enhances the understanding of different approaches to curriculum and instruction; appropriate assessment strategies; the role of math and science in children's development; the importance of seeing the whole child and ensuring children develop holistically through play and arts; training effective teachers; and more.

Traces the history of the American debate over preschool education and demonstrates how to apply the concepts of policy feedback, critical junctures, and venue shopping to the study of social policy.

Assesses the state of early childhood development (ECD) in MENA from before birth through age five, examining multiple dimensions of early development including health, nutrition, socio-emotional development, early learning, and early work.

Provides an overview of the field of early childhood education as well as ancillary issues that permeate the field.

Offers a holistic approach to developing classroom communities in which each child feels recognized, appreciated, and able to contribute.

Explores and integrates leadership and management practice with a real understanding of early years settings.

Offers readers an examination of the content areas in early childhood curriculum that honor Dewey's belief in active, integrated learning.

Presents a dialogue among the authors about a particular topic and the lessons gleaned from facing and overcoming uncertainty and obstacles.

Highlights the processes that inspire or propel learning--play, confidence, self-regulation, movement, mnemonic strategies, metacognition, articulation, and collaboration--and distills the research into a synthesis of the most important takeaway ideas that teachers will need as they design their curriculum and pedagogy.