Beginnings & Beyond: Foundations in Early Childhood Education [Hardcover]

Ann Miles Gordon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 30, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0766863158 | ISBN-13: 978-0766863156 | Edition: 006

Beginnings & Beyond is designed to assist students in gaining essential knowledge and skills to become effective, competent teachers and caregivers. In this well-organized and dynamic presentation, this text addresses the fundamentals in early childhood education-from its history to present issues and future trends. With an emphasis on multiculturalism and NAEYC's developmentally appropriate practice, this edition promotes a "both/and" viewpoint, maintaining that there is more than one correct way to care for and educate young children. This is stressed in areas of early literacy, spiritual development, discipline, diversity and anti-bias strategies and family relationships. Expanded information on curriculum, along with concepts of multiple intelligence, ecological theory and NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct, highlight the importance of maintaining an awareness of each child's needs and interests. This well-organized material is enhanced by a host of sidebars, photos, chapter activities, integrated technology and more.

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"Main strengths of this project: topic on effective teaching for the twenty-first century, portfolio field experience activities provide authentic experiences in the field, and action research provides a vehicle for utilizing the best methods in the classroom." - Audrey Beard, Ed.D., Albany State University, Albany GA

About the Author

Ann Gordon is an Instru

Kathryn Williams Browne received her MA in Early Childhood Education from The University of Michigan, and a BA in Psychology from Standford University. Currently she works in the Early Childhood Education department at both Canada College and De Anza College in California. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 704 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 006 edition (July 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766863158
• ISBN-13: 978-0766863156
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #703,539 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful resource for parents and educators, November 10, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Beginnings & Beyond: Foundations in Early Childhood Education (Hardcover)

I purchased the book for a child development class. I use it constantly for evaluating program, activities and observations of children for educational purposes. It's a great reference.

10 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reader, University Student and Early Childhood Educator, August 18, 2001

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Carmen Maria Ortiz Aponte (Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beginnings and Beyond (Hardcover)

A great book! Is very helpful for create a developmentally appropriate enviroment in early childhood classroom. The information is very easy to understand and apply in real world.

5.0 out of 5 stars will not be returning this book!, August 13, 2009

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Heather A. Carroll "ms teacher" (los angeles, california) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beginnings & Beyond: Foundations in Early Childhood Education (Hardcover)

This book is both informative, and easy to understand. I will not be selling it back, but keeping it to refer to in the future.