Synopses & Reviews
The seventh edition of this popular book supports the authors' belief that guidance is more than getting children to do what you want them to do
now; it is helping them to become everything they can become for all of their tomorrows. The book provides an overview, followed by discussion of core concepts, strategies for applying those concepts, and, finally, the broader perspective of professionalism and human resource development.
Its approach focuses on the need to consider a child's developmental level as well as family and cultural context when planning environments and activities for young children. Unlike others in the field, it offers concrete suggestions on how to guide children while they are involved in specific activities such as playing, eating, napping, etc.
For teachers and parents of young children.
Synopsis
This popular book takes a developmental approach to working with and guiding young children -- stressing the need to consider the child's developmental level when planning activities. Unlike other books on early childhood education, it offers concrete suggestions on how to guide children as they are involved in specific activities such as playing, eating, napping, etc. Advocates that adults should manage the environment so that children can manage "themselves to fully develop their human potential. Integrates information about children with disabilities into each chapter to reflect the importance of inclusion. Covers specific program areas. Places the concept of guidance with the broader perspective of professional and human resource development. For early childhood educators and others who responsible for working with and guiding young children in daily activities.
Synopsis
Advocates that adults should manage the environment so that children can manage themselves to fully develop their human potential. Integrates information about children with disabilities into each chapter to reflect the importance of inclusion. Covers specific program areas. Places the concept of guidance with the broader perspective of professional and human resource development.
Table of Contents
I. PRINCIPLES OF GUIDANCE. 1. Guiding Young Children--a Preview. 2. Knowing Children as a Basis for Guidance.
3. Values as a Basis for Guidance.
4. Collaborating with Families of Young Children.
5. A Strengths-Based Approach to Guidance.
II. STRATEGIES FOR GUIDANCE. 6. Guiding Young Children Indirectly Toward Self-Direction.
7. Guiding Young Children Directly Toward Self-Direction.
III. APPLICATIONS. 8. Guiding Young Children in Personal Care Routines.
9. Guiding Young Children's Outdoor Play.
10. Guiding Children's Art Activities.
11. Guiding Children's Math and Science Experiences.
12. Guiding Children's Language Arts Experiences.
13. Understanding and Coping with Challenging Behavior.
IV. PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES. 14. Evaluation and Professionalism.
15. Developing Human Resources.
References. Name Index. Subject Index.