An edition of Introduction to early childhood education
(2003)
Introduction to early childhood education
4th ed., Annotated Instructor's ed.
by Eva Essa
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Introduction to early childhood education
2003, Delmar Learning
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Table of Contents
The way of early childhood education
The scope of and need for early childhood education
The growth of early childhood education
What is included in early childhood education?
Defining quality in early childhood programs
The future of early childhood education
The who of early childhood education
The children
Children, similarities
Children, differences
Children with special needs
Working with parents of special children
The families
A theoretical perspective
The changing American family
The needs of families
Communicating with families
Family involvement
Parent education
The teachers/caregivers
The early childhood teacher and caregiver
Staffing in early childhood programs
Training and regulation in early childhood education
Professionalism
Some current issues and dilemmas
Parent support for the early childhood profession
The why of early childhood education
Rationale supporting early childhood education
A look back, children through time
Influential people in the history of early childhood education
Influential theorists of child development
Application of theories in early childhood education
Research support for early childhood education
Goals, objectives, and evaluation
Goals
Objectives
Evaluation
The where of early childhood education
The physical environment
Effects of the physical environment
Arranging the indoor environment
Arranging the outdoor environment
Adapting the environment
Developmentally appropriate equipment
Developmentally appropriate materials
Parents' role in the early childhood environment
The how of early childhood education, curriculum
Scheduling and curriculum planning
Components of the early childhood schedule
Guidelines for program scheduling
Types of schedules
Flexibility of the schedule
What is curriculum?
Developing written plans for theme-based curriculum
Emergent curriculum
Parent involvement in the curriculum
Creative development through the curriculum
What is creativity?
An environment that encourages creativity
Art
Music
Parental values for creativity
Factors that decrease creativity
Physical development through the curriculum
A developmental framework for motor development
Components of motor development
Gross motor activities
Fine motor activities, manipulative
Sensory activities
Caring for the body
Parental values related to physical development and care
Cognitive development through the curriculum
Theoretical foundations of cognitive development
Enhancing infants' cognitive development
Cognitive tasks
Math
Science
Parental values for cognitive development
Language development through the curriculum
Theoretical views of language development
Components of language
Bilingualism
Language and the early childhood curriculum
Parental values for language development
Social development through the curriculum
Social development and the brain
Theoretical views of the socialization process
Development of social competence
Development of prosocial behaviors
Sociodramatic play
Cooperative games
Reflecting the family's culture and values
The how of early childhood education, guidance
Guiding routines and group activities
Arrival and departure times
The new child at school
Meals and eating behavior
Diapering an toileting
Sleep and rest times
Parental concerns about routines
Factors that affect group behavior
Group guidance and the daily schedule
Transitions
The unusual situation
Guiding social behaviors
What behaviors do we expect of young children?
Philosophies of guidance
Important definitions
Some techniques of guidance
What is the difference between normal and problem behavior?
Factors that affect children's behavior
Dealing with specific behavior problems
Working with parents to solve behavior problems
Helping children cope with stress
Defining stress and coping
Sources of stress in children's lives
Children's reactions to stress
Techniques to help children cope with stress
Self-protection programs
Helping families cope with stress.
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