Teaching Young Children.....

Who Should Read This Book and Why ?....Anyone who has an interest in learning more about how children learn and how early educators teach can benefit from reading this book.

Perhaps you are a community college student preparing for a career in childcare or headed for a 4-year university to major in early childhood or early childhood special education. The ideas presented in these book will assist you in understanding the context of early education and the many different facets of the career you are considering.

If you are studying to be a certified teacher of preschool or primary school children, the information will improve your ability to design and deliver effective instruction in both academic and social areas of the curriculum and to be more confident and proactive in your interactions with adults.

You might be studying to become a home educator, infant specialist, or early interventionist, in which case investigating the broader context of early education will enhance your ability to work in home, interdisciplinary, and interagency programs and to support children with developmental delays and disabilities in inclusive settings. Maybe you are planning to become the director of an early childhood program and want to know more about specific topics such as guiding behavior, designing physical environments, or working collaboratively so that you can provide consultation and technical assistance to others on your staff.

Whatever your intent or career goals, it is a good bet that your future includes working with young children and their families. You presumably share the authors’ excitement and fascination with the early years and have a vested interest in being able to have a positive and constructive influence on the lives of the boys and girls you encounter.