Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education

For Introduction to Early Childhood Education courses. Covers ages 0-8. The fourth edition of this best-selling text has been thoroughly updated to ensure that future teachers of young children encounter the most current ideas about how children learn, how best to teach them, and how to effectively include their families and their communities in their education. This revision offers a new chapter on Standards, a new diversity feature in each chapter as well as throughout the text, and increased coverage of Vygotsky's theories and suggestions for implementing them in today's classrooms. Plus, it again provides Morrison's trademark trio-comprehensive coverage, inviting format, and appealing writing. A low cost, paperback alternative to the full edition. Read more Continue reading Read less FROM THE BACK COVER
Fundamentals in Early Childhood Education discusses the essential concepts and issues in the field of early care and education. Fundamentals provides an accessible reading level and an emphasis on professionalism. Each chapter presents engaging chapter features on early childhood programs, professionals in practice, technology, diversity, and issues. Separate chapters on all groups of children-infants and toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and primary-age children-ensure that students understand the special nature and developmental and educational needs of every child in their care.



Key changes to this edition:

· A new chapter on standards and their relevance to working with young children (Chapter 3)

· A new diversity feature, "Diversity Tie-In," in each chapter

· More emphasis on Vygotsky and application of his theories to classroom practice

· Expanded, illustrated "Portraits of Children" features highlighting developmental capabilities

· New and expanded discussions on

o The importance of understanding culture, diversity issues, and individuality when working with young children and their families

o Infant mental health

o The role of fathers

o Transitioning to kindergarten

o Head Start and Early Head Start

o Formal and informal assessments



Resources include ABC News/Prentice Hall videos, an online Instructor's Manual and Test Bank, an electronic test management system, and a Companion Website.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
George S. Morrison, Ed.D., is professor of development, family studies, and early childhood education at the University of North Texas. Professor Morrison's accomplishments include a Distinguished Academic Service Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, an Outstanding Alumni Award from the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, and Outstanding Service and Teaching Awards from Florida International University.

Dr. Morrison is the author of many books on early childhood education, child development curriculum, and teacher education, including Early Childhood Education Today, Ninth Edition, and Teaching in America, Fourth Edition.

Dr. Morrison is a popular author, speaker, and presenter. He writes and ongoing column for the Public School Montessorian and contributes his opinions and views to a wide range of publications. His speaking engagements and presentations focus on the future of early childhood education, the changing roles of early childhood teachers, and the influence of contemporary educational reforms, research, and legislation on teaching and learning.

Dr. Morrison's professional interests also include the application of neuroscience and developmental research to early childhood programs. He has developed Success for Life, a research-based program for children from birth to six years of age. Success for Life helps children achieve success in school and daily life. The curriculum is an interdisciplinary approach and applies theory and research to practice for the education and optimum development of children and families.

Professor Morrison is also involved in providing technical assistance about graduate and undergraduate teacher education programs and early childhood practices to government agencies, university faculty, and private and public agencies in Thailand, Taiwan, and China.

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