Reference
Basics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice: An Introduction for Teachers of Infants & Toddlers
Author(s): Carol Copple, Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Sue Bredekamp (click on the author's name for more titles)
Developmentally appropriate practice is so fundamental to the early childhood field that all new educators need a sound grasp from the very start. This engaging little book describes the core concepts and makes them meaningful to everyday practice for teachers of infants and toddlers.
RRP $49.95
Early Child Development in the 21st Century
Profiles of Current Research InitiativesAuthor(s): Jeanne Brooks-Gunn (click on the author's name for more titles)
This single-volume resource provides detailed information on current large-scale and longitudinal research studies focusing on early childhood development—the situations and experiences of young American children. Twenty-eight studies are profiled, addressing such issues as early childhood interventions for children in poverty, neighborhood characteristics and residence patterns of children and their families, the role of fathers in families, school readiness and the transition to school, and maternal employment issues, including child care and welfare reform.
RRP $69.95
Early Childhood Education and Care
A Sociocultural ApproachAuthor(s): Susan Edwards (click on the author's name for more titles)
Early Childhood Education and Care: A Sociocultural Approach celebrates the ideas of children, families and teachers. Drawn from research conducted with preschool teachers from the City of Casey, Victoria, this book highlights how sociocultural theory can be used in practice.
RRP $39.95
Enthusiastic and Engaged Learners
Approaches to Learning in the Early Childhood ClassroomAuthor(s): Marilou Hyson (click on the author's name for more titles)
Research shows that positive approaches to learning improve both social,emotional and academic outcomes. Enthusiastic and Engaged Learners will help early childhood professionals implement strategies to support young children's positive approaches to learning, their enthusiasm (interest, joy, and motivation to learn) and their engagement (attention, persistence, flexibility, self-regulation, and other essential learning behaviours). Along with extensive research, the text includes images of practice in early education programs in culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse settings.
RRP $49.95
Growing Minds
Building Strong Cognitive Foundations in Early ChildhoodAuthor(s): Carol Copple (click on the author's name for more titles)
To cope with the environment they live in, children need to learn about their physical and social worlds; acquire language; regulate their bodies, emotions, and thoughts; and gain competence in literacy, mathematics, science, and other knowledge domains. This collection of readings from books and Young Children articles outlines important dimensions of their early cognitive development and describes approaches for promoting it.
RRP $74.95
Insights (OUT OF PRINT - eBook AVAILABLE SOON)
Behind Early Childhood Pedagogical DocumentationAuthor(s): Alma Fleet, Catherine Patterson, Janet Robertson (click on the author's name for more titles)
With an eclectic mix of well known authors and equally well known respondents, this is an essential resource for those wanting to articulate ideas and thinking about pedagogical documentation. Alma, Catherine and Janet have been colleagues for more than ten years at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.
RRP $89.95
Learning From The Children
Reflecting on TeachingAuthor(s): Cindylee Villareale (click on the author's name for more titles)
This collection of heartening classroom stories, gathered over many years, reflects the change, growth, and learning that preschool teachers experience as a result of working with children. Each story is followed by a brief summary of relevant theories and challenges that will promote your professional growth. An inspiring reminder that you learn from each child you teach.
RRP $40.95
Living Like a Child
Learn, Live, and Teach CreativelyAuthor(s): Enrique Feldman (click on the author's name for more titles)
Living Like a Child provides inspiration to make stronger connections with children. This handbook addresses the development of self, the many components of growth, and guides the journey to help children reach their full potential.
RRP $44.95
Nurturing Young Children's Disposition To Learn
Author(s): Sara Wilford (click on the author's name for more titles)
Nurturing Young Children's Disposition to Learn explains how to engage children in early education by supporting and fostering their unique talents, strengths, and learning styles. With staff development suggestions, classroom vignettes, and innovative approaches throughout, this book is a source of guidance and inspiration. It demonstrates how to effectively observe children, identify learning styles, and create a truly appealing and positive environment for children's growth and development.
RRP $62.95
Perspectives on Gender in Early Childhood
Author(s): Tamar Jacobson (click on the author's name for more titles)
This rich collection of academic essays comes from a leading and diverse group of early childhood scholars from around the United States and Europe. Each article covers an important and unique view of gender in early childhood, including: gender stereotypes acquired in early childhood; effects that stereotyping has on young children; the history of gender in early childhood education; gender portrayal in children?s books; gender roles and healthy sexuality development; and gender considerations in setting up interest areas in preschools.
RRP $99.95
Teaching Four Year Olds
A Personal JourneyAuthor(s): Carol Hillman (click on the author's name for more titles)
In Teaching Four-Year-Olds, Carol Hillman captures the inspirational vision and practical knowledge necessary for the effective teaching of young children. Expect to be enchanted, enlightened, and affirmed by the philosophy and very best beliefs about children and their learning
RRP $54.95
Teaching in the Digital Age (Due May)
Smart Tools for Age 3 to Grade 3Author(s): Brian Puerling (click on the author's name for more titles)
Explore the many ways technology can enhance your classroom's complete curriculum and assessment. The use of technology is the new normal iin many classrooms, and Teaching in the Digital Age will help you bring digital cameras, video, the Internet, and multi-touch mobile devices into your classroom and provide children with skills they need to know as they grow and learn.
RRP $89.95
Theories of Attachment
An Introduction to Bowlby, Ainsworth, Gerber, Brazelton, Kennell, and KlausAuthor(s): Carol Garhart Mooney (click on the author's name for more titles)
Theories of Attachment provides a solid foundation for informed early caregiving and is a must-have resource for all who work with young children. You will learn the background and research of the prominent minds of attachment theorists John Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth, Magda Gerber, John Kennell, Marshall Klaus, and T. Berry Brazelton. Examine theory keystones including the topics of bonding, separation, and crying, and learn the practices best for caring for young children.
RRP $56.95
Theories of Childhood
An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget and VygotskyAuthor(s): Carol Garhart Mooney (click on the author's name for more titles)
Theories of Childhood is an intensive look at the work of five groundbreaking educational theorists who worked in the area of early childhood care: John Dewey, Maria Montessori, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, and Lev Vygotsky. An easy-to-learn overview of one theorist opens each chapter.
RRP $54.95
Theorising Early Childhood Practice
Emerging DialoguesAuthor(s): Helen Hedges, Linda Keesing-Styles (click on the author's name for more titles)
Early childhood education is a collaborative undertaking. Mutual interests and concerns and joint efforts are hallmarks of the field.
This volume represents a new form of collective venture: writers from Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand teaming up and joining forces to write about current issues critical to the sector.
RRP $69.95
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