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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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Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education
Gina Peterson; Emily Elam · College of the Canyons · 2020
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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Foundations of Early Childhood Education
Amanda Dohms · WisTech Open · 2025
Discover the principles, practices, and strategies for teaching young children from birth to 8 years.
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The Role of Equity and Diversity in Early Childhood Education
Krischa Esquivel; Emily Elam; Jennifer Paris; Maricela Tafoya · College of the Canyons · 2020
Guided by cultural beliefs and principles, families select experiences, convey attitudes, and impart knowledge to their children to prepare them for adulthood. Accordingly, it is important for program staff to learn to collaborate effectively with families. To develop a partnership and to tap into the family as a primary resource, early childhood educators must reach out to, learn about, and develop strong partnerships with families. This process requires openness to learning and an effort to understand the individuality of each family and the diversity of the families from which the children come.
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Safety, Health, and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education
Jennifer Paris · College of the Canyons · 2018
Early childhood is a critical time in development. Many outcomes, both positive and negative, have their beginnings in these years. It is vital that children’s health and safety be protected. High-quality early care and education programs can play a valuable role in improving outcomesfor children.
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Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education
Jennifer Paris; Kristin Beeve; Clint Springer · College of the Canyons · 2018
Welcome to learning about how to effectively plan curriculum for young children. This textbook will address: Developing curriculum through the planning cycle Theories that inform what we know about how children learn and the best ways for teachers to support learning The three components of developmentally appropriate practice Importance and value of play and intentional teaching Different models of curriculum Process of lesson planning (documenting planned experiences for children) Physical, temporal, and social environments that set the stage for children’s learning Appropriate guidance techniques to support children’s behaviors as the self-regulation abilities mature. Planning for preschool-aged children in specific domains including Physical development Language and literacy Math Science Creative (the visual and performing arts) Diversity (social science and history) Health and safety How curriculum planning for infants and toddlers is different from planning for older children Supporting school-aged children’s learning and development in out-of-school time through curriculum planning Making children’s learning visible through documentation and assessment
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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.