Synopses & Reviews
To the untrained eye, many of the common activities in early childhood settings may not seem educational. In reality, research shows that these activities are actually learning tools that promote children's intellectual development.
Why do we sort blocks and sing nursery rhymes with children, and what do they learn from these activities? Intellectual Development answers these questions and investigates the link between the best practices in early childhood education and the science of child development. This book will help teachers answer the question Why do we do what we do?”
Chapters cover language and literacy development, early number learning, and musical and artistic development. The book also contains information on early learning standards, practice tips, and recommended readings.
Synopsis
Intellectual Development is a nontechnical summary of research supporting common early childhood practices that foster intellectual development. Topics include cognitive development, language and literacy, early number learning, and artistic and musical development. Each chapter includes a discussion of the research interspersed with descriptions of the teaching practices that support children’s intellectual development.
Synopsis
Shows how common early childhood practices that promote intellectual development have scientific research supporting them.
About the Author
The team of eight authors is led by Dave Riley, PhD, a professor of human ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.The other lead authors are Robert R. San Juan, PhD; Joan Klinkner, MEd; and Ann Ramminger. All eight authors are professors or early childhood professionals and collectively represent extensive academic and practical experience in the field.