Beginnings and beyond foundations in early childhood education 8th edition

In a clear and easy-to-understand style, the book lays out basic questions any student of early childhood education would want answered -- and presents key concepts, the latest research, and practical examples so that questions are thoroughly answered.

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To reinforce and familiarize students with the concept of evaluations, have students discuss the Perry Preschool Project. Ask for students who are working in an NAEYC-accredited program to share the process and outcomes with the class. Then have students visit their local elementary schools and inquire as to how the school decides if children are ready for kindergarten or not.

What are their reactions to what is going on locally? Have students who are currently working share what evaluations are completed on the teaching staff. How often are they evaluated and what is done with the results? Answers to Review Questions in Text 1. The three core considerations of developmentally appropriate practices are 1 What is known about child development and learning; 2 What is known about each child as an individual; and 3 What is known about the social and cultural contexts in which children live.

The core programs of early childhood education are traditional nursery school, child care centers, family child care, Head Start. They are different in their philosophy of care, their settings, and their fees.

The variations of the core programs and who they serve are: Laboratory Schools: Children of faculty and students, serve as observation area for specific programs Parent Cooperatives: Organized and run by parents for young children Employer-sponsored Child Care: Serve employees of a business who are in need of child care For-profit Child Care: Children ages 6 weeks Religious Facilities: Parents who want faith based curriculum Non-profit centers: Subsidized by sponsoring organization 4.

They all have the ability to influence program assessment positively or negatively. NAEYC video. Caring for Infants and Toddlers. Culture and Education of Young Children. Curriculum for Preschool and Kindergarten. Environments for Young Children.

The Nurturing Community. Seeing Infants with New Eyes. Teaching the Whole Child in Kindergarten. What Is Quality Child Care? Changing kindergartens: Four success stories.

Congregations and child care: A self-study for churches and synagogues and their early childhood programs. Millions discover their favorite reads on issuu every month. Give your content the digital home it deserves.