Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Curriculum and Development in Early Education 6th Edition

Thoughtful and comprehensive, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICE: CURRICULUM AND DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY EDUCATION, 6th Edition, is designed to meet the needs of new early childhood students as well as experienced teachers, professionals, and parents. It provides an overview of the concepts and theoretical foundations of appropriate practices in every developmental domain and discusses the practical implications for teachers and caregivers. The text reflects the NAEYC position statement on Developmentally Appropriate Practice and includes content on aligning early childhood teaching practices with national and state education standards, in addition to many student-oriented features and applications. Among other changes, this edition includes new integration of professional standards, model letters for communicating with families, real-world scenarios for practicing intentional decision-making, and the latest on brain research relevant to early education. The text covers the most widely used and regarded curriculum models, including Reggio Emilia, Montessori, High Scope, Creative Curriculum, Bank Street, and Waldorf. Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Curriculum and Development in Early Education 6th Edition is written by Carol Gestwicki and published by Cengage Learning. ISBNs for Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Curriculum and Development in Early Education are 9798214341613, and the print ISBNs are 9781305501027, 1305501020. Additional ISBNs include 9781305975361, 9781305639829, 9781337572293, 9780357698587, 9781337029773, 9781305854864, 9781337532792.