For Introduction to Early Childhood Education courses. Keep future teachers on the cutting edge of early childhood teaching practices and professionalism, PreK-Grade 3 Early Childhood Education Today presents current, research-based information on providing high-quality early education to all children so that they can be successful in school and in life. Featuring an engaging writing style and filled with practical examples of authentic teaching practices used by master teachers, the book is popular with both pre-service teachers and current teachers and staff enrolled in college programs to earn additional certifications and degrees. Its strong coverage of development in the age/grade-specific chapters, emphasis on diversity, and coverage of contemporary topics and societal events make this text stand apart from other early childhood education texts. The 15th Edition incorporates new information on the effects of COVID-19 on instructional practices; teaching in increasingly diverse classrooms; applying developmentally appropriate practices; closing achievement and opportunity gaps; integrating special education and early childhood education services; teaching in inclusive classrooms; closing school readiness gaps; the expanding role of preschool education; meeting the challenges of teacher accountability; integrating STEM subjects into the curriculum; providing for children's mental health growth and development; and ongoing professional development. Extend learning beyond the classroom Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook that students can purchase on their own or you can assign for your course. It lets students read, highlight, and take notes all in one place. The mobile app lets students learn on the go, offline or online. Creating a course allows you to schedule readings, view reading analytics, and share your own notes with students, motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning. Learn more about Pearson eText. A Learning Management System (LMS)-Compatible Assessment Bank provides instructors with a streamlined way to import, assign, and grade quizzes, application exercises, and chapter tests in Blackboard Learn(TM), Canvas(TM), Brightspace(R) by D2L(R), and Moodle.
Key changes to this edition of the examination of issues in early childhood education include integrated video clips and an online course using MyEducationLab resources, new content on accommodating diverse learners, and additional ...
Early Childhood Education Today
This text does an excellent job of presenting broad, foundational content on current issues influencing early childhood education today. It is renowned for its clear, student friendly approach, readability, and engaging style.
"Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education provides a brief, reader-friendly introduction to the field of early childhood education. Fundamentals presents chapter features on early childhood programs, professionals in practice, diversity strategies,...
This updated edition integrates 14 themes that are critical in the field today: the importance of all children's language and literacy development and competence; teaching children who may need help with English language learning; teaching ...
This interactive book invites the reader to develop a personal philosophy of early childhood education and an identity as an early educator, in order to build a sufficient foundation for continual growth as a teacher.
The comprehensive Thirteenth Edition of Early Childhood Education Today presents current research-based applications for providing high-quality early education to all children so that they can be successful in school and in life.
Comprehensive, yet brief, this text is a perfect resource for a variety of courses in early childhood education. Covers ages 0-8.
This is the first volume in a four book series in Early Childhood Education. All four volumes will be released simultaneosly, allowing instructors the opportunity to mix and match books into customized teaching package.
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