Includes bibliographic references and index

English

The changing role of the teacher in developing curriculum for diverse populations -- Historical and theoretical bases for appropriate programs in early childhood settings -- The need for quality programs in early childhood education -- Developmental characteristics of young children from birth to 8 years: implications for learning -- Organizing infant-toddler programs -- Infant-toddler curriculum: birth to age 2 -- A developmental model for preschool programs -- Preschool curriculum: ages 3 to 5: language and cognitive development -- Preschool curriculum: ages 3 to 5: social and physical development -- Planning programs for children ages 5 to 8 -- The transitional curriculum: ages 5 to 8: language arts -- The transitional curriculum: ages 5 to 8: mathematics and science -- The transitional curriculum: ages 5 to 8: social studies and physical education --

Appropriate for undergraduate courses on curriculum methods in early childhood and primary grade education. This textbook uses current interpretations and applications of classic theories as a basis for understanding how to develop early childhood curriculum and instruction for children ages 0-8. The author stresses the need for readers to understand the foundations of their programs prior to developing and using quality curriculum and teaching. With its chronological approach from infancy through Grade 3, this text directly ties curriculum to the understanding of child development.

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