Early childhood education today / George S. Morrison

includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
Machine derived contents note: Brief Contents
Part 1 Early Childhood Education and Professional Development
Chapter 1 You and Early Childhood Education: What Does It Mean to Be a
Professional?
Chapter 2 Current Issues and Public Policy: Contemporary Influences on Children
and Families
Chapter 3 Observing and Assessing Young Children: Effective Teaching Through
Appropriate Evaluation
Part 2 Foundations: History and Theories
Chapter 4 The Past and the Present: Prologue to the Future
Chapter 5 Theories Applied to Teaching and Learning: Foundations for Practice
Part 3 Programs and Services for Children and Families
Chapter 6 Early Childhood Programs: Applying Theories to Practice
Chapter 7 Child Care: Meeting the Needs of Children, Parents, and Families
Chapter 8 The Federal Government: Supporting Children's Services
Part 4 Teaching Today's Young Children: Linking Development and
Learning
Chapter 9 Infants and Toddlers: Foundation Years for Learning
Chapter 10 The Preschool Years: Getting Ready for School and Life
Chapter 11 Kindergarten Education: Learning All You Need to Know
Chapter 12 The Primary Grades: Preparation for Lifelong Success
Part 5 Meeting the Special Needs of Young Children
Chapter 13 Technology and Young Children: Education for the Information Age
Chapter 14 Guiding Children: Helping Children Become Responsible
Chapter 15 Multiculturalism: Education for Living in a Diverse Society
Chapter 16 Children with Special Needs: Appropriate Education for All
Chapter 17 Parent, Family, and Community Involvement: Cooperation and
Collaboration
Appendix A NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment
Appendix B NAEYC Guidelines for Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early
Childhood Programs
Appendix C Time Line: The History of Early Childhood Education.