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The Early Childhood Curriculum: Current Findings in Theory and Practice, Third Edition » (3rd Edition)

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Authors: Carol Seefeldt
ISBN-13: 9780807737811, ISBN-10: 080773781X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Date Published: April 1999
Edition: 3rd Edition

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Author Biography: Carol Seefeldt

Book Synopsis

Bringing educators completely up to date, this Third Edition includes two totally new chapters on inclusion and the multicultural world of the early childhood class room; an overview of current developments in the field; and unique coverage of curriculum-making, teaching strategies, play, reading, math, science, social studies, movement, music, and art. Once again, this text will enable educators to make decisions about what curriculum content is appropriate for young children by presenting the best thinking of authorities in curriculum content areas.

Table of Contents

Preface
1Determining the Early Childhood Curriculum: The Evolution of Goals and Strategies Through Consonance and Controversy1
2A Review of Research on Play27
3Oral Language in the Early Childhood Classroom: Building on Diverse Foundations54
4Emergent Literacy: What Research Reveals About Learning to Read80
5Fostering Each Child's Understanding of Mathematics106
6Research on Early Science Education133
7Early Childhood Social Studies159
8Research in Early Childhood Music and Movement Education179
9Art for Young Children201
10The Multicultural Worlds of Childhood in Postmodern America218
11Curricular Considerations for Young Children in Inclusive Settings243
12An Integrated Early Childhood Curriculum: Moving from the What and the How to the Why265
About the Editor and the Contributors289
Index295

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