Early Childhood Education Today - Softcover

Morrison, George S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0133436500 ISBN 13: 9780133436501

Publisher: Pearson, 2014

Synopsis

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George Morrison’s goal in creating the Thirteenth Edition of Early Childhood Education Today was to collect the most current, researched-based information available on providing the high-quality early education all children need to be successful in school and in life.

 

The new edition integrates thirteen critical themes that are foundational to the field today: the importance of children’s literacy development, teaching in increasingly diverse classrooms, applying developmentally appropriate practice, closing the achievement gaps between children in poverty and those that are more economically advantaged, integrating special education and early childhood education, teaching in an inclusive classroom, closing school readiness gaps, meeting the challenges of teacher accountability, integrating STEM subjects into the curriculum, providing for children’s mental health, using technology to support learners, developing as a professional, and guiding children’s behavior to promote personal responsibility.

 

The new edition retains the engaging style that has made the book so popular and provides practical examples of authentic teaching practices used by master teachers around the country. Its strong coverage of development in the age-specific chapters and its emphasis on diversity make it the leading book in the field. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video, video analysis exercises, and assessments.

 

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About this title

From the Back Cover:

The comprehensive Thirteenth Edition of Early Childhood Education Today presents current research-based applications for providing high-quality early education to all children so that they can be successful in school and in life.

 

The new edition retains the engaging style that has made the book so popular and provides practical examples of authentic teaching practices used by master teachers. Its strong coverage of development in the age/grade-specific chapters and its emphasis on diversity make it a market leader.

 

Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eText
The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features:

• Embedded videos. In each chapter at least one video is included that illustrates text concepts and provides a window into the real world of teaching young children.
• Check Your Understanding of chapter content. Exercises matched to chapter learning outcomes help readers apply the concepts and ensure that they master the learning outcomes. Exercises and suggested feedback are provided in the Pearson eText.
• Reflect and Apply exercises. These eText exercises present challenging situations and ask readers to apply text content to propose a solution. Feedback is provided so that readers can compare responses with that of an experienced teacher.
• Observe and Analyze exercises. These video-based eText exercises present readers with a video illustrating child growth and development, teaching and/or learning in action. An open-ended question asks readers to examine the video critically and respond using evidence from the video and understanding of chapter concepts. Feedback is provided for support.
• Correlation to NAEYC Standards for Professional Preparation Programs. In the eText, new chapter-opening links correlate the chapter to the specific National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards covered, helping students become familiar with these important standards for knowledge and practice.

About the Author:

George S. Morrison is professor of early childhood education at the University of North Texas where he teaches early childhood education and development to undergraduates and mentors masters and doctoral students. He is an experienced teacher and principal in the public schools.

Professor Morrison’s accomplishments include the Distinguished Academic Service Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Outstanding Service and Teaching Awards from Florida International University, and the College of Education Faculty Teaching Excellence Award at the University of North Texas. His books include Early Childhood Education Today, Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, and Teaching in America. Professor Morrison has also written books about the education and development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; child development; the contemporary curriculum; and parent/family/ community Involvement.

Dr. Morrison is a popular author, speaker, and presenter. He is senior contributing editor for the Public School Montessorian. His research and presentations focus on the globalization of early childhood education, the influence of contemporary educational reforms on education, and the application of best practices to early childhood education. Professor Morrison also lectures and gives keynote addresses on early childhood education and development in Thailand, Taiwan, China, South Korea, and the Philippines.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0133436500
• ISBN 13: 9780133436501
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 608