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Eager to learn : educating our preschoolers / Committee on Early Childhood Pedagogy, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council ; Barbara T. Bowman, M. Suzanne Donovan, and M. Susan Burns, editors.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Early Childhood Pedagogy.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Education, Preschool--United States.
- Education, Preschool.
- Learning--Social aspects--United States.
- Learning.
- Physical Description:
- xvii, 443 p. : ill.
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, DC : National Academy Press, c2001.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Clearly, babies come into the world remarkably receptive to its wonders. Their alertness to sights, sounds, and even abstract concepts makes them inquisitive explorers - and learners - every waking minute. Well before formal schooling begins, children's early experiences lay the foundations for their later social behavior, emotional regulation, and literacy. Yet, for a variety of reasons, far too little attention is given to the quality of these crucial years. Outmoded theories, outdated facts, and undersized budgets all play a part in the uneven quality of early childhood programs throughout our country.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Front Matter
- Preface
- Contents
- Tables, Boxes, and Figures
- Executive Summary
- 1 Introduction
- 2 What Does the Science of Learning Contribute to Early Childhood Pedagogy?
- 3 The Importance of Individual and Cultural Variations
- 4 Preschool Program Quality
- 5 Curriculum and Pedagogy: The What and the How of Early Childhood Education
- 6 Assessment in Early Childhood Education
- 7 The Preparation of Early Childhood Professionals
- 8 Program and Practice Standards
- 9 Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
- Appendix: Scientific Evidence
- References
- Biographical Sketches
- Index.
- Notes:
- Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 333-402) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0-309-50389-2
- OCLC:
- 923255097
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