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Foundations Early Childhood Education in a Diverse Society 2nd Edition
Foundations Early Childhood Education in a Diverse Society 2nd Edition Author:Janet Gonzalez-Mena A practical introduction to early childhood education. A hands=on guide for anyone involved in the education of young children. The text emphasizes awareness of cultural influences and backgrounds, the need to understand child growth and development, developmentally appropriate practices, positive guidance, and the importance of working with f... more »amilies. This edition places greater emphasis on the role of early childhood education in helping children develop later abilities to do well in school and life. Additional new material includes a discussion of the importance of observational skills a greater focis on infants and their particular needs, new information on the inclusion of children with special needs, and a discussion of developmentally appropriate practices as related to school-age children.« less