A Relationship-Based Approach. Paperback, Pearson. TAGS: Northern College
See how infants and toddlers grow and learn in typical and atypical ways.
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A variety of perspectives provide students with a unique depth of understanding on early learning and development. Each chapter on the developmental domains (Chs. 6-10) explains learning and development by covering the biological influences of gender and temperament, a picture of the child’s increasing skills and knowledge, the effects of relationships with adults, the impact of cultural beliefs, related delays or disabling conditions, and positive program practices.
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The importance of working with families is central to the book’s focus, and family engagement is featured in every chapter. In addition, Chapter 2 focuses on the diverse structures of families in today’s society.
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The most current understanding of how infants and toddlers learn and grow is presented. The book looks at how science creates new theories in learning, including the effects of stress and the buffering effect of relationship, and how infants learn language. (See in particular Chapter 3.)
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How to implement curriculum with greater understanding and intention is emphasized in the chapter on curriculum (Chs. 12-14), which provides breadth and depth in how every aspect of programming affects child outcomes.
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Health and safety requirements are described in detail, providing students with instruction on a practical and vital set of skills sometimes overlooked in other development and learning texts (Ch. 11).
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A full chapter devoted to professionalism (Ch. 16) provides valuable information on national professional organizations, ethics, teacher evaluations, and the aspects of a profession.
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NEW! Information on children with special needs is integrated into each chapter, and a separate chapter focuses specifically on these children and their needs.
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NEW! The development chapters in the book, Chapters 6 through 10, correspond to and support the infant-toddler sections of the Head Start Early Learning Outcome Framework.
Enhance learning and ensure comprehension with a variety of teaching and learning aids.
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NEW! A more accessible writing style and reading level appeals to a broader range of students and shows how to better put the information into practice.
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NEW! A new Respect, Reflect, and Relate feature emphasizes these three ways to think about planning interactions and programs.
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Updated research information and new concepts are integrated and discussed throughout.
Bring knowledge up to date on the latest research and trends in the field.
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NEW! Updated research information and new concepts are integrated and discussed throughout.
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NEW! Included is new exciting, innovative research on brain development, infants, toddlers, families, and culture that contribute to better understanding young children’s growth, development, and learning, as well as family dynamics and teacher practices.
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NEW! Information on topics of current critical interest is included, covering such issues as the Zika virus, same-sex parents, and the issues raised by the Institute of Medicine report on Transforming the Early Childhood Workforce.
Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eText
The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features:
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NEW! Embedded video examples in each chapter illustrate key concepts and strategies.
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NEW! Observation Invitations invite readers to enter the world of a child or children to reflect on what a video or series of photos reveals about the child’s development and goals (Chs. 6 through 10). Reflection questions and possible answers guide readers to think deeply about the meaning of children’s thinking and behavior.
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NEW! Check Your Understanding self-check quizzes assess student mastery of the chapter Learning Outcomes and provide feedback and rationales for both correct and incorrect answers.