Introduction to Infant and Child Development in Early Childhood Education - Softcover

Rutherford, Maria; Teeple, Patricia Lefler

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1793588864 ISBN 13: 9781793588869

Publisher: Cognella, Inc, 2024

Synopsis

Students of early childhood education need a foundation in infant and child development if they are to appreciate, understand, and apply the theories, principles, and practices of the field.

Introduction to Infant and Child Development in Early Childhood Education integrates the fundamentals of infant and child development with real-world examples and illustrations of problems and dilemmas, developmentally appropriate practices, and professional standards for quality in early childhood education. Students are introduced to basic principles and concepts of scholarly research, which provide a foundation for examining physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development during infancy and the preschool years. Individual topics covered include theories of human development, prenatal care and development, nutrition in infancy and early childhood, cognitive development and language development in infancy and toddlerhood, social and emotional learning, physical development in infancy and early childhood, adverse childhood experiences, and much more. Throughout the text, key terms, chapter review questions, and authentic assessment activities enrich the reading and learning experience.

Linking developmental topics to relevant standards and practices of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Introduction to Infant and Child Development in Early Childhood Education is an exemplary resource for courses and programs in early childhood education.

About this title

About the Author

Maria Rutherford is a full professor at Bluegrass Community and Technical College and the president of the Kentucky Association for Education of Early Childhood. She holds a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from Capella University and an M.Ed. in educational leadership and administration from Regent University.

Patricia Lefler Teeple is a retired professor from Bluegrass Community and Technical College. During her academic career, Dr. Lefler Teeple taught a variety of courses across the academic disciplines of psychology, family science, and health. She holds a Ph.D. in health behavior from Indiana University and an M.S. in counseling psychology from the University of Kentucky.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cognella, Inc
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1793588864
• ISBN 13: 9781793588869
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 574