Who Am I in the Lives of Children?: An Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- ISBN-10
- 0131709968
- ISBN-13
- 9780131709966
- Series
- Who Am I in the Lives of Children?
- Category
- Child development
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall
- Authors
- Stephanie Feeney, Eva Moravcik, Doris Christensen
Description
Designed for introductory courses in early childhood education and care at the two year and four year level. Provides a useful overview for returning students and even graduate students who wish to increase or update their expertise. Covers ages 0-8. This child-centered introduction, now available in full color, presents a constructivist, developmental approach to the full range of early childhood education and care programs. Its clear, conceptual framework and integration of principles and practice assist students in understanding the important values of the field and how they play out in classrooms. The authors' straightforward, conversational writing style appeals to a wide-range of students, and asks them to develop their own style and philosophy and reflect on their own values and actions. With its focus on respecting children, ethics, and personal and professional development of teachers of young children, it has become one of most well received books in the field. Integrated Curriculum DVD illustrates specific examples of how constructivism is translated into classroom practice. discusses current school readiness issues, standards to measure young children's learning, and accountability More stories and additional examples of tools to use in practice in the day-to-day work as an early childhood educator. Enhanced Professionalism and Advocacy content. Provides suggestions for creating a professional portfolio for documenting competence, achievement and experience. At the end of the course, students can share the portfolio with future employers NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct - A more in-depth approach to ethics is included. Provides the full text of the Code of Ethical Conduct in an Appendix. Practical forms for practitioners to use in curriculum planning and child observation activities are provided.
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