Gordon, Ann Miles. <br/><br/>
Beginnings and beyond :  foundations in early childhood education / 
 Foundations in early childhood education 
Ann Miles Gordon, Kathryn Williams Browne ; voices of experience, Josué Cruz, Jr. ... [et al.]. 
 - 7th ed. 
 - Clifton Park, NY :  Thomson/Delmar Learning,  c2008. 
 - xviii, 664 p. :  ill. (chiefly col.) ;  29 cm. +  2 CD-ROMs (4 3/4 in.) 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and indexes. 
<br/><br/>History of early childhood education -- Types of programs -- Defining the young child -- Developmental and learning theories -- Teaching : a professional commitment -- Observation and assessment : learning to read the child -- Understanding and guiding behavior -- Families and teachers : partners in education -- Creating environments -- Curriculum basics -- Planning for the body : physical/motor development -- Planning for the mind : cognitive development -- Planning for the mind : language development -- Planning for the heart and soul : emotional, social, creative, and spiritual growth -- Issues and trends in early childhood education. 
<br/><br/>Includes 2 CD-ROMs (4 3/4) 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781418048655 (hbk.) 1418048658 (hbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Early childhood education.<br/>Early childhood education--Curricula.<br/>Child development.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>372.21  / GOR