Fundamentals of early childhood education / George S. Morrison, University of North Texas, Mary Jean Woika, Broward College, Lorraine Breffni, Nova Southeastern University.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. You and Early Childhood Education -- 2. Understanding and Responding to Current Issues -- 3. History and Theories -- 4. Implementing Early Childhood Programs -- 5. Observing and Assessing Young Children -- 6. Teaching Today -- 7. Infants and Toddlers -- 8. The Preschool Years -- 9. Kindergarten Today -- 10. The Primary Gradese -- 11. Educating Children with Diverse Needs -- 12. Guiding Children's Behavior -- 13. Parents, Families, and the Community -- Appendix A. Time Line of the History of Early Childhood Education.

"Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education is appreciated for its practical, applied approach and its engaging chapter features that look at every aspect of the field – early childhood programs, professionals in practice, diversity, technology issues, and ethical decision making. Young children’s distinctive developmental and educational needs are covered from birth through age eight in separate chapters on infants and toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and primary school children. Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, the 9th Edition offers a contemporary, accessible, and user-friendly approach to all of the major topics, programs, and issues at the forefront of early childhood education today."--Publisher's website.