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■ The fifth edition of this brief, paperback, 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 4-color design, increased curriculum coverage via new Environments and Curriculum sections in the ages/grades chapters, new step-by-step Competency Builder features demonstrating how to do key teaching tasks, new Ethical Dilemma scenarios, and is a Teacher Prep integrated media edition. Plus, it again provides Morrison's trademark trio–comprehensive coverage, inviting format, and appealing writing. A low cost, paperback alternative to the full edition.
Chapter 1. You and Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional
Chapter 2. Early Childhood Education Today: Understanding Current Issues
Chapter 3. History and Theories: Foundations for Teaching and Learning
Chapter 4. Implementing Early Childhood Programs: Applying Theories to Practice
Chapter 5. Standards and You: Teaching Children to Learn
Chapter 6. Observing and Assessing Young Children: Guiding, Teaching, and Learning
Chapter 7. Infants and Toddlers: Critical Years for Learning
Chapter 8. The Preschool Years: Getting Ready for School and Life
Chapter 9. Kindergarten Today: Meeting Academic and Developmental Needs
Chapter 10. The Early Elementary Grades: 1–3: Preparation for Life
Chapter 11. Educating Children with Diverse Backgrounds and Special Needs: Ensuring All Children Learn
Chapter 12. Guiding Children's Behavior: Helping Children Act Their Best
Chapter 13. Parents, Families, and the Community: Building Partnerships for Student Success
Appendix – NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Committment
Endnotes
Glossary
Index