Contemporary American Early Childhood Education (8th Edition)

Author: Morrison
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book consists of sixteen chapters. Wang Quanzhi and Meng Xiangzhi served as the main translators, responsible for the overall compilation. The specific division of translation tasks is as follows: Wang Quanzhi translated chapters 1 to 5, Meng Xiangzhi translated chapters 6 to 8, Li Shunfu translated chapter 9, Wei Chi Xiaofang translated chapter 10, Wang Shuping translated chapter 12, Hao Liping translated chapter 12, Wang Haifang translated chapters 13, 14, and the appendix, Chen Hui translated chapter 15, and Xu Hongxia translated chapter 16. This book systematically introduces the field of early childhood education for children in five parts through a simple, clear, and engaging style. Part 1 analyzes the current challenges in early childhood education from the perspective of career development; the second part comprehensively introduces and deeply analyzes influential early childhood education programs in history and reality, such as Montessori education and HighScope curriculum. The third part provides guidance for educators in developing and implementing "Developmentally Appropriate Programs and Practices" for infants and primary school students. The fourth part elaborates on the guiding principles for observing and evaluating young children's behavior. The fifth part explores how to meet the special needs of young children.