Early Childhood Education Today

The broad, comprehensive coverage in this market-leading text, is now more visually engaging and useful than ever. Written by one of the best-known authors in the field, this is the only book of its kind to provide chapters on child care and federal legislation while also offering foundational chapters and developmental chapters on infants through eight-year-olds.

The broadest foundational coverage available is organized around seven core themes: Professionalism in Practice, Theory to Practice, Diversity, Family-Centered/Community-Based Practice, Timeliness, Developmentally-Appropriate Practice, and Applying Technology. The content is reinforced with a new DVD that allows students the opportunity to ‘see’ what they are learning about - not just read the content - using integrated margin notes. Eight videos illustrate key settings and approaches, in diverse environments. Now with a focus on how-to strategies and guidelines, the result is a much more applied book.

For early childhood teachers or any childcare worker.

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New edition of an introductory textbook that analyzes current issues and ideas and applies practical, developmentally appropriate strategies and models to early childhood programs. Sections discuss early childhood education and professional development; the development of early childhood programs; developmentally appropriate programs and practices; developing curricula to meet the special needs of young children; and the role of families and the federal government in developing early childhood programs. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

George S. Morrison, Ed.D., is a professor of early childhood education at the University of North Texas. Dr. Morrison's accomplishments include a Distinguished Academic Service Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, an Outstanding Alumni Award from the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, an end Outstanding Service and Teaching Awards from Florida International University.

Dr. Morrison is the author of many books on early childhood education, child development, curriculum, and teacher education, including Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, Fourth Edition, and Teaching in America, Fourth Edition.

Dr. Morrison is a popular author, speaker, and presenter. He writes and ongoing column for the Public School Montessorian and contributes his opinions and views to a wide range of publications. His speaking engagements and presentations focus on the future of early childhood education, the changing roles of early childhood teachers, and the influence of contemporary educational reforms, research, and legislation on teaching and learning.

Dr. Morrison's professional interests also include the application of neuroscience and developmental research to early childhood programs. He has developed Success for Life, a research-based program for children from birth to six years of age. Success for Life helps children achieve success in school and daily life. The curriculum is an interdisciplinary approach and applies theory and research to practice for the education and optimum development of children and families.

Professor Morrison is also involved in providing technical assistance about graduate and undergraduate teacher education programs and early childhood practices to government agencies, university faculty, and private and public agencies in Thailand, Taiwan, and China.