Essentials of early childhood education

Gestwicki, Carol 1940- (author.). Bertrand, Jane, 1951- (author.). Gestwicki, Carol 1940- Essentials of early education. (Added Author).

Summary: "The text emphasizes the importance of experience, interactions, and environments to support children in development. This edition highlights up-to-date coverage, statistics, and references to new Canadian studies as well as validates Early Childhood Education as a critical and meaningful vocation. Essentials of Early Childhood Education will provide students with the foundations necessary to study further in their field and achieve success in their field placements and practicum. The book focuses on issues that must be addressed to prepare individuals to work with young children and families in early development stages. Features Research in Practice feature highlights examples of evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence that guide early child development policies and practices."--

Record details

ISBN: 9780176531751 (paperback)
Physical Description: print
xx, 306 pages : illustrations, portraits. ; 25 cm
Edition: 5th Canadian edition.
Publisher: Toronto, Ont. : Nelson Education, [2016]
Copyright: ©2016

Content descriptions

General Note:	Some earlier Canadian eds. published under title: The essentials of early education.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Early childhood programs today -- The early childhood workforce -- The early childhood workforce comes of age.