3rd Edition
The Early Childhood Curriculum Inquiry Learning Through Integration
Part 1. Inquiry-Based Learning and Curriculum Integration: An Overview 1. An Introduction to Curriculum Integration and Inquiry Learning 2. The Child-Centered Learning Environment 3. Assessment and Standards 4. Connecting Curricula Through Themes and Units 5. Inquiry-Based Learning Part 2. The Subject Areas 6. Language and Literacy 7. Mathematics 8. Science 9. Social Studies 10. Music, Dramatic Play, and Drama 11. Art 12. Movement and Physical Education Part 3. Concluding Thoughts 13. The "Why" of Inquiry Learning and Curriculum Integration
Biography
Suzanne L. Krogh is Professor Emerita of early childhood education at Western Washington University, USA.
Pamela Morehouse is a former Washington state elementary school teacher. She is a designer and instructor of Spanish and English adult literacy programs.
"This textbook provides an engaging blend of professional wisdom and practical application, set firmly in an historical context that traces the evolution of ECE curriculum content and methods. Current literature and research support integrative curriculum approaches, and students will enjoy each chapter’s explicit goals, illustrative vignettes, and relevant opportunities for reflection."
Kris Slentz, PhD, Professor Emerita, Early Childhood Special Education
"The Early Childhood Curriculum honors inquiry learning at its best. I’m especially pleased with the focus on outdoor learning, building on children’s natural curiosity, and integration of academic subjects. The book is fascinating to read and equally inspiring for a beginning teacher or a veteran teacher."
MaryAnn F. Kohl, Author, Educator, Consultant
