Early Childhood Education

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Introduction What is development and interdisciplinarity? -- Part I Theories of development -- Part II Methods in child development research -- Part III Prenatal development and the newborn -- Part IV Domains of development: from infancy to childhood -- Part V Selected topics -- Part VI Developmental pathology -- Part VII Crossing the borders -- Appendix 1 Biographical sketches of key figures -- Appendix 2 Milestones of motor development and indicators of biological maturity / Robert M. Malina -- Appendix 3 The statistics of quantitative genetic theory / Thalia C. Eley -- Appendix 4 Glossary of terms

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"This four-volume handbook discusses key historical and contemporary issues, research, theoretical perspectives, national policies, and practices."

Section I: Constructs of Learning -- Section II: Philosophical, Social & Political Issues in Education -- Section III: Levels in Educational Practice -- Section IV: Physical, Social & Cognitive Domains -- Section V: Educational Issues Concerning Diverse Populations -- Section VI: People & Organizations

"The Encyclopedia of Play in Today’s Society explores the concept of play in history and modern society in the United States and internationally. Its scope encompasses leisure and recreational activities of children and adults throughout the ages, from dice games in the Roman Empire to video games today."

"State-of-the-science work is presented on brain development and the emergence of cognitive, socioemotional, language, and literacy skills in 3- to 8-year-olds. Drawing on experience in real-world classrooms, contributors describe novel, practical approaches to promoting school readiness, tailoring instruction to children’s learning needs, and improving the teaching of language arts, math, and science."

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Early education opportunities in the United States -- Instruction and curriculum in early education settings: impacts on young children's preacademic outcomes -- Developmental processes, early education, and families -- Building systems of effective early intervention supports: meeting the needs of diverse children and the adults who serve them

"This handbook discusses early childhood special education (ECSE), with particular focus on evidence-based practices. Coverage spans core intervention areas in ECSE, such as literacy, motor skills, and social development as well as diverse contexts for services, including speech-language pathology, physical therapy, and pediatrics. Contributors offer strategies for planning, implementing, modifying, and adapting interventions to help young learners extend their benefits into the higher grades."

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Part I: Context, history & public policy of early childhood teacher education -- Part II: The knowledge base of early childhood teacher education -- Part III: Models / approaches to early childhood teacher education -- Part IV: Pedagogical approaches that prepare teachers to support diverse learners -- Part V: Contemporary influences in early childhood teacher education

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"Written expressly for early childhood educators, and those who support their professional development, this handbook distills essential knowledge about how to help all PreK-3 learners succeed. Leading experts describe doable ways to create effective learning environments and implement instructional practices with a strong evidence base. Engaging vignettes illustrate discussions of such topics as differentiated instruction, response to intervention, the Common Core standards, social and emotional learning, assessment, and teaching across the curriculum. Each chapter links cutting-edge research to practical applications, examples, and professional development activities."

"Computers and mobile technologies have become widely adopted as sought-after tools in the field of education. The prevalence of technology in early childhood education (ECE) is increasing, and teachers, both pre-service and in-service, are using best practices to integrate tools effectively to improve teaching and learning within the field. This includes settings such as childcare centers, family childcare, and community programs that have both educators and administrators adapting to the use of technology. Therefore, it has become critical to research and explore the best practices of technology integration and successful strategies to improve the use of technology in ECE."

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Early childhood education & child development -- Early childhood educational curriculum -- Foundations of early childhood educational policy -- Research & evaluation strategies for early childhood education

"The Routledge International Handbook of Early Literacy Education offers a pioneering overview of early literacy provision in different parts of the world and brings together interdisciplinary research evidence on effective literacy teaching to inform current and future practice and policy of early literacy. ...Part I provides contemporary insights collected by internationally renowned scholars on what literacy is, and what it can offer to young children in the twenty-first century. Part II is a collection of detailed portraits of 14 countries, regions or language communities, and focuses on early literacy provision, practice and policy from across the world. Part III outlines key interventions and research-endorsed practices designed to support home-school connections and children's reading and writing skills, as well as vocabulary, phonological awareness and narrative abilities, with examples drawn from various home, school and community environments."

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Section I: Philosophers & their philosophies of Early Childhood Education & Care -- Section II: Theorists & their theories -- Section III: Influences of philosophies & theories on research, policy & practice -- Section IV: Inspirations: philosophies & theories in action

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Part 1 How can we think about young children’s thinking?: concepts & contexts -- Part 2 Knowing about the brain & knowing about the mind -- Part 3 Making sense of the world -- Part 4 Documenting & developing children's thinking

"With the expertise of a body of international contributors ... this handbook explores key in-depth issues in quality Early Childhood Development and Education. Unlike previous publications in the discipline, this title combines research and practice to investigate emotional and social development, wellbeing and mental health, language, cultural environments, as well as the role of parents in a child's development. It is divided into six key parts: Part I: Emotional Development Part II: Social Development Part III: Play, Development and Learning Part IV: Memory and Understanding Part V: Learning, Language and Literacy & Part VI: Executive Functions, Metacognition and Self-Regulation"

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"In the Handbook, readers will find coverage of all the key topics in early childhood literacy, including perspectives; literacy in families, communities and cultures; making meaning; literacy in preschool settings and schools, and various research methodologies."

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Part I: Theoretical Perspectives on Play & Learning -- Part II: Play & Learning in Pedagogy, Curriculum & Assessment -- Part III: Contexts for Play & Learning

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"Life transitions differ concerning the intensity of the change and the intensity of the child's reaction to that change. For most children, the first and most significant transition is from the family home to an institution of early care and education, which includes preschool. These transitions can also include children's passage from kindergarten to elementary school. However, the intensity of the child's reaction is related to the size of the change that is happening and also to who or what is involved in that change and the importance a child attributes to that someone or something. Supporting Children's Well-Being During Early Childhood Transition to School is an essential scholarly publication that examines evidence-based practices and approaches that fully support a child's well-being during transition periods in early childhood."

"The field of early childhood care and education (ECCE) is riding a current wave of interest that has pushed the care and education of young children birth through age 8 from the periphery to the core of debates among policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders across the U.S. and the globe. This handbook outlines the history, significance, best practices, challenges (be they political, practical, or societal), and future directions for the field. We gathered a diversity of perspectives to create this comprehensive synopsis of the major components of the field of ECCE within the U.S., from a rights and capabilities perspective."

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The State of Young Children in the United States -- Theoretical & Empirical Contexts of Applied Developmental Science of Early Childhood -- Early Childhood Education & Care -- Parenting, Family, & Dual-generation Programs -- Public Policy & Young Children