Provides readers with a comprehensive insight into multiple facets of the early childhood field, from history and philosophy, to technology, diversity, play, and the role of teachers and caregivers. Francis Wardle brings us this comprehensive introduction to the field of early childhood care and education, infants to age 8. This book addresses a wide variety of programs, including global early childhood education, setting up and maintaining indoo… More >>
This is the “tome” or “Bible” of early childhood education. 542 pages. Every aspect of this subject is covered in a complete, well-defined manner. Not just the useful methodology chapters, but also chapters on “Important People and Movements: Past and Present”, Environments, Diversity in Early Childhood Programs, Play as Curriculum, Language and Literacy, Science and Math, Guiding Behavior. I can’t list all of the chapters, but everything about early childhood care and education is here, in a comprehensive and readable format.
Rating: 4 / 5