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Author: (USA) Jones / (USA) Nimmo / Zhou Xin et al
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: A complete record of the implementation of emergent curriculum throughout the year in a Western U.S. children's daycare center, an educational design that respects teachers' personal opinions while fostering mutual understanding, consensus-building, teamwork, and leveraging individual strengths. It advocates that teachers should actively respond to children's ideas, events, and problems generated in specific and unique environments, and encourages teachers to be adventurous, make important decisions, and learn from mistakes. Through a creative and vivid portrayal of a year-long implementation of emergent curriculum in a Western U.S. children's daycare center, the authors comprehensively introduce the concept of emergent curriculum, its origins, and operational applications to readers. The book discusses many aspects of emergent curriculum, primarily in the form of "dialogue," with clear descriptions, lively content, and thorough documentation. The translation is precise. For domestic preschool teachers in China, it offers certain inspirational and practical guidance. The ideas proposed in this book will have different interpretations and applications in the context of Chinese early childhood education. Seeking the practical significance of "emergent curriculum" in Chinese early childhood education is a process of understanding, application, and creation. In this process, national policies, traditional and goals of early childhood education, teacher training, and the role of families are all important factors to consider. These will be the tasks for Chinese readers. "Emergent curriculum" is willing to become a part of the rich history and innovative Chinese early childhood education thoughts and practices. For how to provide the best education for children, Chinese colleagues already have a rich and colorful palette of high-quality products. We are just offering you some new colors!