Clearly babies come into the world remarkably receptive to its
wonders. Their alertness to sights, sounds, and even abstract
concepts makes them inquisitive explorers--and learners--every
waking minute. Well before formal schooling begins, children's
early experiences lay the foundations for their later social
behavior, emotional regulation, and literacy. Yet, for a variety of
reasons, far too little attention is given to the quality of these
crucial years. Outmoded theories, outdated facts, and undersized
budgets all play a part in the uneven quality of early childhood
programs throughout our country.
What will it take to provide better early education and care for
our children between the ages of two and five? Eager to Learn
explores this crucial question, synthesizing the newest research
findings on how young children learn and the impact of early
learning. Key discoveries in how young children learn are reviewed
in language accessible to parents as well as educators: findings
about the interplay of biology and environment, variations in
learning among individuals and children from different social and
economic groups, and the importance of health, safety, nutrition
and interpersonal warmth to early learning. Perhaps most
significant, the book documents how very early in life learning
really begins. Valuable conclusions and recommendations are
presented in the areas of the teacher-child relationship, the
organization and content of curriculum, meeting the needs of those
children most at risk of school failure, teacher preparation,
assessment of teaching and learning, and more. The book discusses:
Evidence for competing theories, models, and approaches in the
field and a hard look at some day-to-day practices and activities
generally used in preschool. The role of the teacher, the
importance of peer interactions, and other relationships in the
child's life. Learning needs of minority children, children with
disabilities, and other special groups. Approaches to assessing
young children's learning for the purposes of policy decisions,
diagnosis of educational difficulties, and instructional planning.
Preparation and continuing development of teachers.
Eager to Learn presents a comprehensive, coherent picture of early
childhood learning, along with a clear path toward improving this
important stage of life for all children.
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