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Beginnings and beyond : foundations in early childhood education /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Gordon, Ann Miles
Other Authors:	Browne, Kathryn Williams
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Belmont, CA : Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, [2011]
Edition:	8th ed.
Subjects:	Early childhood education. Early childhood education > Curricula. Child development.

Table of Contents:

History of early childhood education
Types of programs
Defining the young child
Developmental and learning theories
Teaching : a professional commitment
Observation and assessment of children
Guiding children's behavior
Families and teachers : partners in education
Creating environments
Curriculum : creating a context for learning and play
Planning for the body : physical/motor development
Planning for the mind : cognitive development
Planning for the mind : language development
Planning for heart and soul : psychosocial development
Issues and trends in early childhood education.