Continuing issues in early childhood education

Who is responsible for funding, operating, and monitoring educational programs for young children? At what age should early childhood education begin? What qualifications are necessary for teachers of young children? What is the best curriculum that will be appropriate for all children regardless of

I Who is Responsible for Early Education?

1 The Role of Government in Early Care and Education: Who Decides?

2 Advocacy for Children

3 The Mutually Beneficial Relationship Between Employers and Early Childhood Education

II When Should Early Education Begin?

4 Infant/Toddler Care and Education

5 Quality in Child Care: How Much Does It Matter?

6 Transitions in Early Childhood

III Who Should Teach Young Children?

7 Preparing Teachers in Developmentally Appropriate Ways to Teach in Developmentally Appropriate Classrooms

8 A New Model: Parent Involvement in the 21st Century

IV What is the Early Childhood Curriculum?

9 Defining Standards for Practice: The Continuing Debate

10 Play Issues in Early Childhood Education

11 Educating Young Children with Developmental Differences: Principles of Inclusive Practice

12 Diversity and Early Childhood Education: Making Room for Everyone

V How Will Early Childhood Education BE Evaluated?

13 Evaluating Educational Programs: Strategies to Understand and Enhance Educational Effectiveness

14 Finding What Is of Value in Programs for Young Children and Their Families

15 Assessing Young Children

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