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Product Identifiers

PublisherPrentice Hall PTR

ISBN-100131710478

ISBN-139780131710474

eBay Product ID (ePID)43554639

Product Key Features

Number of Pages432 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameFundamentals of Early Childhood Education

SubjectGeneral, Curricula, Early Childhood (Incl. Preschool & Kindergarten)

Publication Year2005

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaEducation

AuthorGeorge S. Morrison

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight26.5 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number4

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2004-064974

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal372.21

Table Of ContentFundamentals in Early Childhood Education discusses the essential concepts and issues in the field of early care and education. Fundamentals provides an accessible reading level and an emphasis on professionalism. Each chapter presents engaging chapter features on early childhood programs, professionals in practice, technology, diversity, and issues. Separate chapters on all groups of childreninfants and toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and primary-age childrenensure that students understand the special nature and developmental and educational needs of every child in their care. Key changes to this edition: · A new chapter on standards and their relevance to working with young children (Chapter 3) · A new diversity feature, "Diversity Tie-In," in each chapter · More emphasis on Vygotsky and application of his theories to classroom practice · Expanded, illustrated "Portraits of Children" features highlighting developmental capabilities · New and expanded discussions on o The importance of understanding culture, diversity issues, and individuality when working with young children and their families o Infant mental health o The role of fathers o Transitioning to kindergarten o Head Start and Early Head Start o Formal and informal assessments Resources include ABC News/Prentice Hall videos, an online Instructor's Manual and Test Bank, an electronic test management system, and a Companion Website.

SynopsisFor Introduction to Early Childhood Education courses. Covers ages 0-8. The fourth edition of this best-selling text has been thoroughly updated to ensure that future teachers of young children encounter the most current ideas about how children learn, how best to teach them, and how to effectively include their families and their communities in their education. This revision offers a new chapter on Standards, a new diversity feature in each chapter as well as throughout the text, and increased coverage of Vygotsky's theories and suggestions for implementing them in today's classrooms. Plus, it again provides Morrison's trademark trio-comprehensive coverage, inviting format, and appealing writing. A low cost, paperback alternative to the full edition., For Introduction to Early Childhood Education courses. Covers ages 0-8. The fourth edition of this best-selling text has been thoroughly updated to ensure that future teachers of young children encounter the most current ideas about how children learn, how best to teach them, and how to effectively include their families and their communities in their education. This revision offers a new chapter on Standards, a new diversity feature in each chapter as well as throughout the text, and increased coverage of Vygotsky's theories and suggestions for implementing them in today's classrooms. Plus, it again provides Morrison's trademark trio--comprehensive coverage, inviting format, and appealing writing. A low cost, paperback alternative to the full edition.

LC Classification NumberLB1139.25.M67 2006