Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Hardcover, 7 Edition by Essa, Eva L.

Hardcover: 7 Edition
Brand New
9781133589846
1133589847

Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Hardcover : 528 pages
Edition: 7 Edition
Author: Essa, Eva L.
ISBN-10: 1133589847
ISBN-13: 9781133589846

Product Description INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, 7th Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of early childhood education that is solidly based on current research and theories. Grounded in constructivist theory but also covering other perspectives, the book focuses on developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers, preschoolers, early elementary schoolchildren, and children with disabilities. The majority of the text examines curriculum and the fostering of creativity as well as physical, cognitive, language, and social development--every facet of early childhood education is examined and explained This edition has been extensively revised and includes standards (both DAP and NAEYC) and accountability in the field of early childhood education, an expanded emphasis on working with children from diverse backgrounds, the latest brain-based research, and discussions of the role of families and forms of parent communication. With a strong emphasis on defining the components of high-quality early childhood programs, along with completely updated references, examples from practitioners, and new video offerings, this book is the most comprehensive resource available. Available with InfoTrac Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac. Review " [This is a] comprehensive overview, great for an introductory class in early childhood." About the Author Eva L. Essa, Ph.D., recently retired as Foundation Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, where she taught early childhood education and human development for 41 years. Dr. Essa's research and writing on topics related to early childhood education have been published in a variety of professional journals and books.