A New Vision for High-Quality Preschool Curriculum.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stephens, Amy.

Contributor:

Hutton, Rebekah.

Espinosa, Linda.

Bredekamp, Sue.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Early childhood education.

Preschool teaching.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (447 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2024.

Summary:

This book outlines a comprehensive vision for a high-quality preschool curriculum, developed by a committee of experts under the auspices of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. It aims to provide a robust framework for early childhood education, focusing on the developmental needs of young children and the essential components of effective preschool programs. The report emphasizes evidence-based practices and seeks to inform educators, policymakers, and stakeholders on best practices for fostering early learning. It is intended for educators, curriculum developers, and policymakers involved in preschool education. Generated by AI.

Contents:

FrontMatter

Reviewers

Acknowledgments

Contents

Boxes, Figures, and Tables

Preface

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Summary

1 Introduction

2 Evidence on the Effectiveness of Preschool Curricula

3 The Science of Early Learning and Brain Development

4 Developing High-Quality, Equitable Preschool Curricula

5 Optimizing the Learning Environment for Effective and Equitable Curriculum Delivery

6 Specialized and Targeted Curricula and Practices for Supporting Children with Disabilities

7 High-Quality Early Childhood Curriculum for Multilingual Learners

8 State- and Program-Level Curriculum Decision Making and Selection

9 Examining Variation in Curriculum Effects

10 Conclusions, Recommendations, and Research Needs

Appendix A: Existing Curricula Identified by the Committee’s Commissioned Literature Review

Appendix B: Committee Member and Staff Biosketches

Appendix C: Disclosure of Unavoidable Conflict of Interest Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

0-309-71404-4

0-309-71402-8

OCLC:

1460291364