Early Education Curriculum: A Child’s Connection to the World

Author: Beaver Nancy

Brand: Cengage Learning

Edition: 7

Format: Student Edition

Number Of Pages: 480

Details: Product Description

EARLY EDUCATION CURRICULUM: A CHILD’S CONNECTION TO THE WORLD shows you how to conduct observations and assessments of children and the program, plan and implement a curriculum, set up an inclusive child-centered environment, and evaluate and document program quality and children’s learning. Whether you are a student or an experienced teacher, this book will help you learn how to make informed decisions about curriculum content as well as to develop creative thinking skills and effectively apply theory to an early childhood classroom setting. Updated with the most current research and standards, the seventh edition presents new material on brain research that underlies teaching ideas as well as new information on reflective practice, intentional teaching, and using the environment as a teaching tool. Case studies allow you to apply your knowledge to solve real-life dilemmas. The book’s strong applied approach focuses on the how-to’s of teaching, with many hands-on teaching tips.

Review

“This textbook is engaging and innovative. If you are looking for a book that offers research based content and practices, along with real world application…this is the book that you need and want in your classes. It’s great for a first time instructor, who needs support in creating courses and implementing content. But, it’s also great for veteran teachers who are looking to add to their coursework…who are looking to create more engaging assignments, real world applications, and infuse technology into both.”

“This text focuses on research based explorations of essential early childhood topics.”

“The text provides a good overview of early childhood curriculum and includes practical knowledge for emerging professionals.”

About the Author

Nancy H. Beaver retired as full-time program administrator for the Child Development and Teacher Education department and adjunct professor at Eastfield College, a campus of Dallas College, in January 2020 after 25 years. She continues to teach early childhood education courses as an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas at Dallas. She holds a B.S. in education from the University of Texas and a master’s degree in early childhood education from the University of North Texas. Throughout her career, Beaver has held a variety of early childhood roles — from a consultant providing training and technical assistance to Air Force Family Member Services program staff, to a licensing representative and child development specialist for the state of Texas. A former executive director of a nonprofit agency, she has raised more than $5.5 million for nonprofit organizations and community colleges. In 2005, Beaver was awarded the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children’s Trainer of the Year Award. She successfully led the Eastfield College Children’s Laboratory School staff to earn National Association for the Education of Young Children program accreditation in 2008 and 2013. From 2018 through 2019, she served on an NAEYC convened workgroup to develop the Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators. Currently, she is a commissioner on the NAEYC Commission on Early Childhood Higher Education Accreditation. In addition, Beaver has served in many roles on the Dallas AEYC board, including two terms as president. She also was vice president of the Texas AEYC and was president of ACCESS: American Associate Degree Early Childhood Educators in 2013 and 2014. Beaver was married to her college sweetheart, Dom, for 28 years before his death in 2019. She has one daughter, Stephanie.

Susan Skinner Wyatt has more than 40 years of experience in the field of child development/early care and education. She earned a master’s degree in child development and family living and a Ph.D. in child development with an emphasis in adult education and educational administration from Texas Woman’s University. Her numerous roles include child care center educator, child c

Release Date: 01-01-2017

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