2nd Edition

Early Childhood Education Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

By Suzanne Krogh, Kristine Slentz Copyright 2011
176 Pages
by Routledge

186 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge

In an accessible and meaningful way, Early Childhood Educat ion examines foundational topics that encourage early childhood education students to think, reflect, and develop opinions, theories, and philosophies about their field. This interactive book invites the reader to develop a personal philosophy of early childhood education and an identity as an early educator, in order to build a... Read more

Preface

Part I: Yesterday

1. Perspectives on History and Theory

Part II: Today

2. Early Childhood Education: Contemporary Perspectives on the Profession

3. How Theoretical Perspectives Shape Early Education: Selected Models

4. Diversity in Early Childhood Settings

Part III: Tomorrow

5. Issues that will Shape the Future

Appendix A: Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment

Appendix B: DEC Code of Ethics

Biography

Suzanne L. Krogh is Professor of Elementary and Early Childhood Education at Western Washington University.

Kristine L. Slentz is Professor of Special Education at Western Washington University.

"Early Childhood Education is concise and easy to read. Covering philosophical approaches, history, and topics critical to current practices in the field, this book helps students understand the background and various approaches of the field that will help shape their beliefs."

--Karen Roth, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, National-Louis University