PEARSON EDUCATION Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education

For Introduction to Early Childhood Education courses. The third edition of this best-selling text has been thoroughly updated to ensure that future teachers of children from birth through age 8 encounter the most current ideas about how children learn, how best to teach them, and how to effectively include their families and their communities in their education. The third edition offers strengthened emphasis on professionalism and professional standards; greater coverage of curriculum; and increased discussion of the diversity of today's classrooms. Plus, it again provides Morrison's trademark trio―comprehensive coverage, inviting format, and appealing writing. From the Back Cover This textbook by best-selling author George Morrison focuses on the fundamentals of early childhood education for pre-service and in-service early childhood teachers and caregivers. Exciting new features of the third edition include: An increased emphasis on professionalism in early childhood education, including a new professional development checklist with professional development goals related to every chapter and professional development activities at the end of each chapter. Professionalism in Practice features spotlight outstanding teachers and caregivers in a variety of early childhood contexts. Increased coverage of early childhood curriculum―including expanded curriculum emphases on literacy and reading, math, health, multiculturalism, and guiding behavior. A new chapter combining streamlined coverage of history and theories of early childhood education, with increased emphasis on how young children learn and how to relate history and theories to modern educational practices. Many new Programs in Action have been added, covering topics such as character education, conflict resolution and violence prevention, family literacy, multiage and bilingual classrooms, early gifted education, health, technology, and more. New Technology Tie-In features in every chapter prepare educators for twenty-first century classrooms. A Companion Website integrated into the text via margin notes and Companion Website icon alerts readers to valuable online resources and additional learning opportunities. About the Author George S. Morrison, Ed.D., is professor of early childhood education and holder of the Velma E. Schmidt Endowed Chair in early childhood education at the University of North Texas. Professor Morrison's accomplishments include a Distinguished Academic Service Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, an Outstanding Alumni Award from the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, and Outstanding Service and Teaching Awards from Florida International University. Dr. Morrison is the author of many books on early childhood education, child development, curriculum, and teacher education, including Early Childhood Education Today, Eighth Edition, and Teaching in America, Third Edition. Dr. Morrison is a popular author, speaker, and presenter. He writes an ongoing column for the Public School Montessorian and contributes his opinions and views to a wide range of publications. His speaking engagements and presentations focus on the future of early childhood education, the changing roles of early childhood teachers, and the influence of contemporary educational reforms, research, and legislation on teaching and learning. Dr. Morrison's professional interests also include the application of neuroscience and developmental research to early childhood programs. He has developed Success For Life, a research-based program for children from birth to six years of age. Success For Life helps children achieve success in school and daily life. The curriculum is an interdisciplinary approach and applies theory and research to practice for the education and optimum development of children and families. Currently, 250 teachers in child care and early childhood education sites involving 4,000 children collaborate