Beginnings and beyond : [Book] : foundations in early childhood education / Ann Miles Gordon, Kathryn Williams Browne ; voices of experience, Josué Cruz, Jr. ... [et al.].

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

History of early childhood education -- Types of programs -- Defining the young child -- Developmental and learning theories -- Teaching : a professional commitment -- Observation and assessment : learning to read the child -- Understanding and guiding behavior -- Families and teachers : partners in education -- Creating environments -- Curriculum basics -- Planning for the body : physical/motor development -- Planning for the mind : cognitive development -- Planning for the mind : language development -- Planning for the heart and soul : emotional, social, creative, and spiritual growth -- Issues and trends in early childhood education.

Beginnings & Beyond, 7e is an introductory text that has stood the test of time with the ability to respect all learners, while introducing them to the wide range of content areas needed to understand early childhood education. Students find that the book is useful to them over time, and well into their professional life. As teachers, former students return to the chapters on guidance, observation & assessment, and curriculum as they grow in their work with children. Thus, this is an excellent book for a foundations course, for a curriculum course, and as a reference for teachers both at the beginning level, and beyond as a seasoned teacher in their career.

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