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Mathematics for Young Learners, A Guide for South African Educators
is designed to be used by students in training and by teachers in
service in early childhood education and Grade R. It was developed
in line with the requirements set out by the Curriculum and
Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS), which sets out the curriculum
for Foundation Phase mathematics. To the student, this text
introduces the excitement and extensiveness of mathematics
experiences in programmes for young children. For teachers in the
field, it presents an organised, sequential approach to creating a
developmentally appropriate mathematics curriculum for preschool
and primary school children.
UNDERSTANDING CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 10th Edition, introduces you to
the unique qualities of young children from infants to age eight,
and demonstrates how to work with each child in ways that
correspond with their developmental level, and their social and
cultural environment. Learning theories and research are included,
as is information about the importance of play and technology in a
young child's learning process. Learning objectives and specific
NAEYC Program Standards, Accreditation Criteria, and
Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) are highlighted at the
beginning of each chapter. Other topics covered include readiness,
assessment, working with children and families from diverse
cultures, working with children with special needs, and the early
stages of reading, writing, and general cognitive development.
Throughout the text, real-life examples and anecdotes bring theory
and research to life
MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, Seventh Edition, is a unique
reference that focuses on the integration of math and science in
early childhood education programs, while addressing other
important areas of child development during the crucial birth-
through-eight age range. It also carefully addresses the ever-
changing and significant national standards of the following
organizations: The National Association for the Education of Young
Children (NAEYC), National Council of Teachers of Math (NCTM),
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), American Association
for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and the National Research
Council (NRC). A valuable resource for working professionals and
involved parents, MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, Seventh
Edition, is the most current volume of information of its kind
available on the market today.
MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, Eighth Edition, is an
introduction to engaging math and science experiences for early
childhood and early elementary education programs, and provides an
organized, sequential approach to creating a developmentally
appropriate math and science curriculum. The content aligns with
key guidelines and standards: The National Association for the
Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) Professional Preparation
Standards (2010); Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
guidelines; Common Core Mathematics Standards; and Next Generation
Science Standards (NGSS). The book also addresses STEM/STEAM and
the essential domains of child growth and development during the
crucial birth-through-eight age range. A valuable resource for the
student/future teacher, working professional, or involved parent,
MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN emphasizes the interrelatedness
of math and science and how they can be integrated into all other
curriculum areas.
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