Approaches to Early Childhood Education

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This uniquely compiled volume addresses the current trends and issues in the field of early childhood education reflecting the evolving nature of the field and teacher training in the United States and worldwide preparing readers with the skill set necessary to meet the new needs and challenges that face the teaching profession today. Comprehensive and authoritative this edited text includes 15 chapters written by over 32 experts in the field covering a variety of approaches to teaching young children the historical foundations as well as the philosophy and theory behind the applications described. The text addresses current tensions within early childhood education covering new developments in curricula methods and assessment strategies. By clarifying and addressing current tensions definitions identities functions and boundaries it helps readers stay on the cutting edge of the field. An important resource and guide for pre-service and in-service teachers as well as those professionals who currently guide or work with children in early childhood settings Approaches to Early Childhood Education Sixth Edition is the best preparation tool on the market for preparing future early childhood educatorstomorrows leaders in the fieldwith the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the ever-changing needs and challenges of teaching in todays world.