Early Childhood Education Today, 10th Edition
George Morrison
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George S. Morrison, Ed.D., is a professor of early childhood education at the University of North Texas. Dr. Morrison's accomplishments include a Distinguished Academic Service Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, an Outstanding Alumni Award from the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, an end Outstanding Service and Teaching Awards from Florida International University


The broad, comprehensive coverage in this market-leading text is now more visually engaging and useful than ever. Written by one of the best-known authors in the field, this is the only book of its kind to provide chapters on child care and federal legislation while also offering foundational chapters and developmental chapters on infants through eight-year-olds. The content is reinforced with a new DVD that allows students the opportunity to ‘see’ what they are learning about - not just read the content - using integrated margin notes. Eight videos illustrate key settings and approaches, in diverse environments. For a preview of the Reggio Emilia clip, please visit www.prenhall.com/merrillmedia. Now with a focus on how-to strategies and guidelines, the result is a much more applied book. Students are provided with the tools and resources they need to become competent and confident early childhood professionals, and this book and dvd will be a valued resource as they begin their careers.



Contents


PART I: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

1. You and Early Childhood Education: What Does it Mean to Be a Professional?



2. Early Childhood Today: Public Policy and Current Issues.



3. Observing and Assessing Young Children: Effective Teaching through Appropriate Evaluation.



PART II: FOUNDATIONS: HISTORY AND THEORIES.

4. The Past and the Present: Prologue to the Future.



5. Theories Applied to Teaching and Learning: Foundations for Practice.



PART III: PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

6. Early Childhood Programs: Applying Theories to Practice.



7. Child Care: Meeting the Needs of Children, Parents, and Families.



8. The Federal Government: Supporting Children's Success.



Part IV: THE NEW WORLD OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

9. Infants and Toddlers: Foundation Years for Learning.



10. The Preschool Years: Getting Ready for School and Life.



11. Kindergarten Education: Learning All You Need to Know.



12. The Primary Grades: Preparation for Lifelong Success.



PART V: MEETING THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

13. Technology and Young Children: Education for the Information Age.



14. Guiding Children: Helping Children Become Responsible.



15. Multiculturalism: Education for Living in a Diverse Society.



16. Children with Special Needs: Appropriate Education for All.



17. Parent, Family, and Community Involvement: Cooperation and Collaboration.