(Ebook) Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional by Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle; Ana Garcia-Nevarez; Wanda J. Roundtree Henderson; Alicia Valero-Kerrick ISBN 9781412973458, 1412973457

(Ebook) Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional by Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle; Ana Garcia-Nevarez; Wanda J. Roundtree Henderson; Alicia Valero-Kerrick ISBN 9781412973458, 1412973457

Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional is an inspiring introduction to the world of early childhood education, preparing the teachers of tomorrow to reach their full potential in their schools and communities. Written by a diverse and experienced author team (Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle, Ana Garcia-Nevarez, Wanda J. Roundtree-Henderson, and Alicia Valero-Kerrick), this text engages readers to connect contemporary educational and developmental theory and research to developmentally appropriate practices and applications that are easily implemented in the classroom. In response to today s ever-changing educational environment, the text focuses on both the importance of taking personal and professional responsibility, as well as today s issues in diversity from supporting children with exceptionalities to supporting children and families in broader cultural contexts.