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ECED21203 Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education
LueCrecy Ragan & Emily Harris · Arkansas State University-Beebe
In the contents: 01: Foundations in Early Childhood Curriculum · 1.01: Foundations in Early Childhood Curriculum- Connecting Theory and Practice · 7.1.03: Early Childhood Curriculum and Pedagogy
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Observation and Assessment in Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Michelle Sands · Northern Illinois University
In the contents: 01: Introduction to Assessment and Its Many Purposes in Early Childhood Education and Care · 1.03: Assessment as a Critical Component of Early Childhood Education and Practice · 1.05: Six Purposes of Early Childhood Assessment
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Gayle Julian et al. · Washington State Early Childhood Faculty
Introduction to Early Childhood Education is found in the common course inventory in Washington State. It is one of the first courses found in the ECE Initial Certificate and holds a set of common student learning outcomes that are aligned with Washington State Core Competencies as published by the Department of Children Youth and Families www.dcyf.wa.gov as well as the national organization: National Association for the Education of Young Children www.naeyc.org.
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Children with Differing Abilties in Early Childhood Education
Western Technical College; Image source: Pixabay · Children with Differing Abilties in Early Childhood Education
In the contents: 3.04: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education
Kathleen Sutherland · Arapahoe Community College
In the contents: 01: Foundations in Early Childhood Curriculum-Connecting Theory to Practice · 1.04: Incorporating 21st Century Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom
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Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education
Gina Peterson and Emily Elam · College of the Canyons
This text focuses on the appropriate use of a variety of assessment and observation strategies to document child development and behavior. Child observations will be conducted and analyzed.
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Early Childhood Education: STEM
Nora Ziburski · Northwood Tech
In the contents: 04: Early Science Experiences · 05: Early Math Experiences · 5.01: Importance of Early Childhood Mathematics and Developing Number Sense
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Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education
Paris, Beeve and Springer · College of the Canyons
Welcome to learning about how to effectively plan curriculum for young children.
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Building and Supporting Professional Relationships in Early Childhood Education
May MacKenzie and Barbie McCuaig · Nova Scotia Community College
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Early Childhood Education: STEM (NWTC)
Vicki Tanck · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
In the contents: 04: Early Science Experiences · 05: Early Math Experiences · 5.01: Importance of Early Childhood Mathematics and Developing Number Sense
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Children with Differing Abilities in Early Childhood Education
Autumn Gill · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
In the contents: 2.04: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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Parenting and Family Diversity Issues
Diana Lang · Iowa State University
This book has been created for students and all individuals who work with children and families in diverse contexts. It is imperative to understand how and what factors may influence child outcomes across the lifespan. Therefore, key concepts related to parenting, child-rearing, care-giving, and parenting education are outlined in this textbook to provide historical, theoretical, and practical perspectives across vast settings and developmental domains.
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Introduction to Childhood Studies
Susan Eliason · Bridgewater State University
The book supports a speaking-intensive course that introduces you to key concepts in the study of childhood from multidisciplinary perspectives. Your reading and listening will allow you to examine the historical and socio-cultural constructions of “the child” and childhood, exploring topics such as child development, cultural notions of adolescence, children as social agents, children’s rights, and challenges facing children in both local and global contexts.
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Child Development (Cummings-Clay)
Lumen Learning · Lumen Learning
In the contents: 2.02: Growth Stages 1- Infancy and Early Childhood · 2.03: Early adverse experiences- what does the latest brain research tell us · 2.05: Socioemotional Development in Childhood
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Children, Families, Schools, and Communities
Joan Giovannini · Holyoke Community College
Children, Families, Schools, and Communities is an introductory text in the field of Child and Family Studies. It provides a lens for understanding the evolving definition of “family”. It promotes strategies for culturally sustaining and deeply collaborative relationships.
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Infant and Toddler Care and Development
Amanda Taintor · ASCCC Open Educational Resources Initiative
Una copia de este libro traducida al español está disponible en https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Clackamas_Community_College/Cuidado_y_desarrollo_de_bebes_y_ninos_pequenos_(Taintor_y_LaMarr)
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Trauma Informed Behaviour Support: A Practical Guide to Developing Resilient Learners (Ayre and Krishnamoorthy)
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Trauma Informed Behaviour Support: A Practical Guide to Developing Resilient Learners guides educators working with primary school aged children to understand trauma as well as its impact on young children's brains, behaviour, learning, and development. The book provides a novel framework of practice – drawing on contemporary theories of developmental trauma and evidence-based practices of positive behaviour support.
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Administering Early Childhood Services in Nova Scotia
Barbie McCuaig and Meghan Hightower Smith · Nova Scotia Community College
Administering Early Childhood Services in Nova Scotia describes the duties and preparation of early childcare administrators. Although the book was written for use in Nova Scotia and Canada it is more broadly useable.
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Foundations of Education
SUNY Oneonta Education Department · LibreTexts
Pre-service teachers require a strong foundation that includes an understanding of the student’s motivation for becoming a teacher, reflection on the ethics of an educator, awareness of and identification of their own philosophies of education, and an understanding of twenty-first-century skills and literacies.
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Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
Cindy Stephens, Gina Peterson, Sharon Eyrich, & Jennifer Paris · College of the Canyons
If you are reading this, you’re likely interested in learning more about becoming an early childhood professional. Perhaps you’re just curious and want to know a little bit more about young children. Maybe you want to make up your mind after finding out a little bit more about what is involved. In either case, your interest and curiosity are two key characteristics that will make this a positive growth experience for you.