Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle & Ana G. Garcia-Nevarez 
Early Childhood Education [EPUB ebook] 
Becoming a Professional

Turning passion into practice as a professional early childhood educator



Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional is an inspiring introduction to the world of early childhood education, preparing the teachers of tomorrow to reach their full potential in their schools and communities. Written by a diverse and experienced author team, this text engages readers to connect contemporary educational and developmental theory and research to developmentally appropriate practices and applications that are easily implemented in the classroom. In response to today′s ever-changing educational environment, the text focuses on both the importance of taking personal and professional responsibility, as well as today′s issues in diversity—from supporting children with exceptionalities to supporting children and families in broader cultural contexts.

Table of Content

Preface

Part I: Foundations of Early Childhood Education

1. The Early Childhood Teacher

2. History of Early Childhood Education

3. Types of Progams and Services

Part II: Development and Early Childhood Education

4. Learning Theories

5. Child Development and Milestones

Part III: The Early Childhood Classroom

6. Assessment and Evaluation through Observation

7. Exceptional Children in Early Care and Education

8. Diversity in Early Care and Education

9. Guidance in Early Care and Education

Part IV: Implementing the Early Childhood Curriculum

10. Play and the Learning Environment

11. Emotional and Social Development

12. Language and Literacy Development

13. Mathematics, Science, and Technology

14. Movement, Health, and the Physical Curriculum

Part V: Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education

15. Engaging Parents, Families, and the Community

16. Early Childhood Education Policies

Glossary

Index

About the Authors

About the author

Dr. Alicia Valero-Kerrick is a lecturer of child development at California State University, Sacramento. She received her Ph D in education from the University of California, Davis. She also holds a double BA in psychology and Chicano studies from the University of California, Davis. Previously, she worked as a cohort instructor in the Early Development, Care and Education program at California State University, Sacramento. She also has worked as a bilingual school psychologist, an evaluation coordinator, a training coordinator, and a private educational consultant. Dr. Valero-Kerrick has experience with staff development and training for early childhood education teachers working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners.