Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum: Best Practices in Early Childhood Education, 8th edition

Marjorie J. Kostelnik
, Anne K. Soderman
, Alice P. Whiren
, Michelle L. Rupiper

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Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum emphasizes the how, what and why of curriculum development to help you create the most effective programs for young children ages 3 through 8. It's an all-in-one guide that brings together everything pre-service teachers need to implement an integrated, developmental approach to curriculum-based instruction. Sample activities and lesson plans are included for each curriculum domain. Practical research-based guidelines and a focus on teaching methods give you the tools you need to translate theory into age-appropriate, effective practice that accommodates individual, social and cultural differences.

The 8th Edition integrates play and assessment examples into every chapter, as well as information from recent NAEYC publications and standards to keep the material fresh and up to date.

ISBN-13: 9780138285166

Subject: Early Childhood Education

Category: Curriculum & Play

Part 1: Foundations of Early Childhood Education

Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Teaching and Learning in Developmentally Appropriate Programs

Part 2: Setting the Stage for Learning

Planning and Implementing Effective Small-Group Activities
Planning and Implementing Effective Group-Time Activities
Organizing Space and Materials
Child Guidance in Early Childhood Classrooms
Strengthening Developmentally Appropriate Programs Through Family Engagement

Part 3: The Curriculum

The Aesthetic Domain
The Affective Domain
The Cognitive Domain
The Language Domain
The Physical Domain
The Social Domain

Part 4: Integrating Curriculum

Organizing Children’s Learning Over Time

APPENDICES

Sample Lesson Plans
Field Trips
The Big, Big Turnip