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Introduction to Early Childhood Education » (6th Edition)
Authors: Eva L. Essa
ISBN-13: 9781428360532, ISBN-10: 1428360530
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Date Published: January 2010
Edition: 6th Edition
Author Biography: Eva L. Essa
Eva L. Essa, PhD, has been a professor of early childhood education for more than 34 years and currently works for the University of Nevada in Reno. Dr. Essa's research and writing on topics related to early childhood education have been published in a variety of professional journals and books.
Book Synopsis
A textbook for preschool and after-school program providers. Essa (University of Nevada) identifies the needs of toddlers for social, physical, and cognitive development, and suggests daily routines, group activities, and techniques for dealing with behavioral problems. The fourth edition incorporates new research and updates statistics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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A textbook for preschool and after-school program providers. Essa (University of Nevada) identifies the needs of toddlers for social, physical, and cognitive development, and suggests daily routines, group activities, and techniques for dealing with behavioral problems. The fourth edition incorporates new research and updates statistics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Table of Contents
| Preface | ||
| Introduction: The Total Early Childhood Program | 1 | |
| Ch. 1 | The Scope of and Need for Early Childhood Education | 15 |
| Ch. 2 | The Children | 41 |
| Ch. 3 | The Families | 69 |
| Ch. 4 | The Teachers | 93 |
| Ch. 5 | Rationale Supporting Early Childhood Education | 121 |
| Ch. 6 | Goals, Objectives, and Evaluation | 157 |
| Ch. 7 | The Physical Environment | 185 |
| Ch. 8 | Scheduling the Program and Curriculum Planning | 215 |
| Ch. 9 | Creative Development Through the Curriculum | 245 |
| Ch. 10 | Physical Development Through the Curriculum | 279 |
| Ch. 11 | Cognitive Development Through the Curriculum | 313 |
| Ch. 12 | Language Development Through the Curriculum | 343 |
| Ch. 13 | Social Development Through the Curriculum | 373 |
| Ch. 14 | Guiding Routines and Group Activities | 401 |
| Ch. 15 | Guiding Social Behaviors | 439 |
| Ch. 16 | Handling Problem Behaviors | 461 |
| Ch. 17 | Helping Children Cope with Stress | 485 |
Subjects
Education & Teaching
Educational Levels & Settings Early Childhood Education
Education & Teaching Teaching & Teacher Training Teaching - Teacher Training
Educational Levels & Settings Early Childhood EducationEducation & Teaching
Teaching & Teacher Training Teaching - Teacher Training