Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers: A Curriculum of Respectful, Responsive Care and Education , 6/e
Janet Gonzalez-Mena,
Napa Valley College Dianne Widmeyer Eyer,
Canada College
ISBN: 0072841931 Copyright year: 2004
Feature Summary
Practical Focus: Although research based, the focus of the book is on application. Child development and caregiving are discussed in practical terms so caregivers learn how to apply their knowledge.
Child-and-family-centered framework: The philosophy of caregiving that underlies this book comes from Magda Gerber and Tom Forrest, M.D., as well as the earlier work of Emmi Pikler. These pioneers of the field stressed the need to integrate (1) knowledge of play as curriculum, (2) concepts of child development with caregiving, (3) the physical and social environment, and (4) adult relations.
Underlying Ten Principles: The authors integrate ten key principles of caregiving throughout the text, each based on the central role of respect. These principles provide a basis for understanding child development and the problem-solving strategies that are the foundation of daily caregiving practices.
Problem-Solving Emphasis: The text is designed for those who are preparing to work with infants and toddlers¿not for students who plan to conduct research. The approach of the text, therefore, encompasses realistic scenarios, problems and suggested solutions, guidelines for teaching skills, discussion questions, suggested readings, and verbatim reports and anecdotes.
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