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Foundations In Early Childhood Education Summary

   
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  History of Early Childhood Education  
  Introduction to the Field
Western Influences
Interdisciplinary Influences
Themes in Early Childhood Education
 
     
 
Defining the Young Child
 
  Defining the Child
Development Ranges
The Child with Special Needs
The Gifted Child
 
     
 
Developmental and Learning Theories
 
  Psychodynamic Theory
Behaviourist Theory
Maturation Theory
Humanistic Theory
Using Developmental and Learning Theories
Child Development and Cultural Diversity
 
     
  The Role of the Caregiver  
 
The Teacher as a Person
The Teacher as a Professional
The Student Teacher
 
     
 
Observation: Learning to Read the Child
 
  Understanding What We Observe
Recording Observations
How to Observe and Record
 
     
 
Understanding and Guiding Behaviour
 
  Understanding Behaviour
Factors That Affect Behaviour
Guiding Behaviour
 
     
 
Play: The Curriculum of the Child
 
  What is Curriculum?
Curriculum Expressed Through Play
The Teacher as Facilitator of Play
 
     
 
Planning for the Body and Mind: Physical/Motor Development; Cognitive and Language Development
 
  Physical Growth/Motor Development
Physical/Motor Skills in Early Childhood
Cognitive Skills in Early Childhood
Language Skills in Early Childhood
 
     
 
Planning for the Heart and Soul: Emotional, Social and Creative Growth
 
  The Development of Emotions
The Development of Socialization
The Development of Creativity
 
     
 
Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education
 
  Crises in Children's Lives
Families
Diversity
Teaching for the Twenty-First Century
 
   
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