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Major Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education: Challenges, Controversies, and Insights (Early Childhood Education Series),Used
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This revised and updated edition provides essential social, historical, and philosophical perspectives in the field of early childhood education. Leading scholars and practitioners examine a variety of todays most significant and challenging subjects, including child development research, play, program models, assessment, diversity, inclusion, public policy, and advocacy.New for the Second Edition! Definitions and metaphors for the major termstrends, issues, controversies, and challengesthat serve as the organizational structure for the book. A chapter delineating the issues on emergent literacy development, such as emergent literacy versus reading readiness, reading aloud versus phonemic awareness, and print skills versus books. An easytouse threepart organizationChild and Family Issues, Curricular Trends and Issues Affecting Practice, and Policy and Professional Development Issues.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Major Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education'? A: The book provides essential social, historical, and philosophical perspectives in early childhood education, addressing significant subjects such as child development research, play, program models, diversity, inclusion, and public policy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Major Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education' is Joan Isenberg.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the second edition of the book, which has been revised and updated.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 222 pages.
- Q: What are the key themes addressed in this book? A: Key themes include trends, issues, controversies, and challenges in early childhood education, along with emergent literacy development and its implications.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educators? A: Yes, the book is suitable for educators, scholars, and practitioners in the field of early childhood education, providing insights into current challenges and best practices.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book has a paperback binding, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 11, 2003.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in excellent condition.
- Q: What additional features does the second edition include? A: The second edition includes new definitions and metaphors for major terms, as well as a chapter on emergent literacy issues.