Product Description: This book frames content in a way that defines the “what, why, and how” of becoming an early childhood educator. It prepares readers for the variety of roles (advocate, facilitator, planner, mediator, etc.) they must assume in working with children, parents, colleagues, principals, administrators, and the community at large...read more

This work provides social, historical and philosophical perspectives in the field of early childhood education. It examines a variety of today's most significant and challenging subjects, including child development research, play, programme models, assessment, diversity and inclusion. (view table of contents)

Product Description: This book frames content in a way that defines the “what, why, and how” of becoming an early childhood educator. It prepares readers for the variety of roles (advocate, facilitator, planner, mediator, etc.) they must assume in working with children, parents, colleagues, principals, administrators, and the community at large...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This text provides social, historical, and philosophical perspectives in the early childhood field, including chapters on "Valuing Cultural Diversity in the Early Years" and "The Role of Computer Technology in Early Childhood Education". (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This book shows how teachers and educators can use stories of their professional experiences to reflect on their own practice, articulate values and beliefs, give shape and form to teaching theory, and better understand decision-making processes. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Integrating expression and play in pre-school curiculums.

Describes methods of encouraging children to engage in educational play that develops language, mathematics, and reasoning skills through the use of common household objects and commercial toys