Art and Creative Development for Young Children » (6th Edition)

Instructor with the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District. He teaches and supervises Early Childhood Education majors at two-on campus laboratory child development centers. He has a Ph.D in Early Childhood Education from the University of Illinois. He is an advocate for developmentally appropriate education and quality care for young children and is involved in professional organizations at the local, state and national levels.

Jill Englebright Fox taught kindergarten and first grade in the Texas public schools for 8 years before earning her Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education from the University of North Texas. As a university faculty member, she has continued to be active in early childhood classrooms in both public and private schools, Head Start programs, and child care centers. Currently, Dr. Fox serves as the Director of EC-4 Programs at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Art and Creative Development for Young Children, 6th Edition, has been completely revised to include an in-depth discussion of technology to aid teachers in understanding the role technology can play in children's visual art appreciation and production. Guidelines for establishing an inclusive art program in classrooms for young children are included for early childhood professionals. Activities and recipes make the text a valuable resource for in-service teachers.

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Written for adults working with young children, and for students preparing for careers in elementary education, this textbook and guide takes a child-centered approach to art education. It outlines developmentally appropriate practices, with attention to matters like safety, cultural diversity, special needs, and the role of technology in the lives of children. Activities and resource lists are included. Schirrmacher teaches at San Jose City College. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)