Publisher's Synopsis
Designed for introductory courses in early childhood education and care at the two year and four year level. Provides a useful overview for graduate students and returning students who wish to increase or update their expertise.
This comprehensive, readable introduction presents a developmental approach to the full range of early childhood education and care programs. Its clear, conceptual framework and integration of principles and practice assist students in understanding the many parts of the field and how they interconnect. The authors' straightforward, conversational writing style appeals to a wide-range of students. With its focus on the fundamental values and guiding principles of early childhood education, this text has become one of most well received books in the field.
