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

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.Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum: Best Practices in Early Childhood Education 8th Edition is written by Marjorie J. Kostelnik; Anne K. Soderman; Alice P. Whiren; Michelle L. Rupiper and published by Pearson. ISBNs for Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum are 9780138206789, 0138206783 and the print ISBNs are 9780138206826, 0138206821. Additional ISBNs include 9780138206741, 9780138234553, 9780138206772, 9780138285166.