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Title Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8 / [volume editors and contributing editors Sue Bredekamp, Marie Masterson, Barbara Willer, Brian L. Wright]
Edition Fourth edition
Published Washington, D.C. : National Association for the Education of Young Children, [2022]
©2022

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Description 1 online resource (liii, 342 pages) : color illustrations
Series NAEYC ; #1156
NAEYC (Series) ; #1156.
Contents Intentional teaching : complex decision making and the core considerations / Sue Bredekamp and Barbara Willer -- The principles in practice : understanding child development and learning in context / Iheoma U. Iruka -- Context matters : reframing teaching in early childhood education / Susan Friedman, Marie Masterson, and Brian L. Wright -- Chapter 3 appendix : theoretical frameworks for understanding child development and context / Brian L. Wright -- Teaching content in early childhood education / Douglas H. Clements and Tanya S. Wright -- The power of playful learning in the early childhood setting / Jennifer M. Zosh, Caroline Gaudreau, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek -- Creating a caring, equitable community of learners / Brian L. Wright -- Engaging in reciprocal partnerships with families and fostering community connections / Lorena Mancilla and Patricia Blanco -- Observing, documenting, and assessing children's development and learning / Catherine Scott-Little, with Kathy L. Reschke -- Teaching to enhance each child's development and learning / Marie Masterson -- Planning and implementing an engaging curriculum to achieve meaningful goals / Marie Masterson -- Demonstrating professionalism as an early childhood educator / Losmeiya Huang, Sim Loh, and Ashley Simpson, with Lauren Hogan, Lucy Recio, and Mary Harrill
Summary Addresses developmentally appropriate practice within the context of the ever-changing and evolving world of early childhood education. With a strong focus on equity and teaching and supporting all children, it underscores the importance of social, cultural, and historical contexts of development. Research Based on what the research says about child development, how children learn, and effective practices--as well as what professional experience tells the field about intentional teaching--this book provides a thorough discussion of the core considerations, principles, and guidelines that inform educators' decision making. You'll find extensive examples of effective approaches for teaching children across the early childhood spectrum as well as specific examples for infants and toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and children in the primary grades. Provides a comprehensive approach to implementing practices that ensure all young children have access to high-quality early learning
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 320-334) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Early childhood education -- United States
Child development -- United States
Child development
Early childhood education
United States
Form Electronic book
Author Bredekamp, Sue, editor.
Masterson, Marie L., editor.
Willer, Barbara A., editor.
Wright, Brian L., editor.
National Association for the Education of Young Children.
LC no. 2021932761
ISBN 9781938113963
1938113969