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Early education curriculum : a child's connection to the world / Hilda L. Jackman, Nancy H. Beaver, Susan Skinner Wyatt.

By: Jackman, Hilda L.
Contributor(s): Beaver, Nancy H | Wyatt, Susan Skinner.
Australia : Cengage Learning, ©2015Edition: Sixth edition, student edition.Description: xxii, 458 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.Content type: text ISBN: 9781285443256 (student edition); 128544325X (student edition).Subject(s): Early childhood education -- Curricula -- United States | Curriculum planning -- United States | Interdisciplinary approach in education -- United States | Early childhood education -- Activity programs -- United StatesDDC classification: 372.19 J13 2015 Other classification: COED
Contents:
Part I: PREPARING FOR LEARNING THROUGH LEARNER ASSESSMENT, CURRICULUM, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. 1. Starting the Process. 2. Observation and Assessment. 3. Creating Curriculum. PART II: DISCOVERING AND EXPANDING THE EARLY EDUCATION CURRICULUM. 4. The Learning Environment. 5. Language and Literacy. 6. Creativity: Art and Music. 7. The Child's Work: Social Studies and Dramatic Play. 8. Sensory Play. 9. Science. 10. Math. 11. Fine Motor and Manipulatives. 12. Large Motor and Outdoor Play. 13. Construction: Blocks and Woodworking. 14. Putting It All Together: Evaluation and Documentation. Appendix A: Integrated Curriculum Themes and Activities. Appendix B: Activities. Appendix C: Songs. Appendix D: Forms. Appendix E: Website Resources. Appendix F: State Guidelines and Standards. Appendix G: Professional Organizations. Glossary.
Summary: Focuses on the process of planning and implementing a curriculum, and setting up an inclusive child-centered environment. This book helps users learn to make informed decisions about curriculum content as well as to develop creative thinking and the ability to effectively apply theory to an early childhood classroom setting.
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Previous edition: 2012.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 432-445) and index.

Part I: PREPARING FOR LEARNING THROUGH LEARNER ASSESSMENT, CURRICULUM, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. 1. Starting the Process. 2. Observation and Assessment. 3. Creating Curriculum. PART II: DISCOVERING AND EXPANDING THE EARLY EDUCATION CURRICULUM. 4. The Learning Environment. 5. Language and Literacy. 6. Creativity: Art and Music. 7. The Child's Work: Social Studies and Dramatic Play. 8. Sensory Play. 9. Science. 10. Math. 11. Fine Motor and Manipulatives. 12. Large Motor and Outdoor Play. 13. Construction: Blocks and Woodworking. 14. Putting It All Together: Evaluation and Documentation. Appendix A: Integrated Curriculum Themes and Activities. Appendix B: Activities. Appendix C: Songs. Appendix D: Forms. Appendix E: Website Resources. Appendix F: State Guidelines and Standards. Appendix G: Professional Organizations. Glossary.

Focuses on the process of planning and implementing a curriculum, and setting up an inclusive child-centered environment. This book helps users learn to make informed decisions about curriculum content as well as to develop creative thinking and the ability to effectively apply theory to an early childhood classroom setting.

College of Education Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Text in English

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