Teaching and Learning with Infants and Toddlers: Where Meaning Making Begins, Second Edition

Infants learn to move with confidence, converse with ease, investigate and solve problems, and help others in need, building an exquisite foundation for all learning. Maguire-Fong's updated book provides valuable insights into designing an infant care program, planning curriculum, assessing learning, and working with families. Inspired by the philosophy of early childhood education developed in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and the work of Magda Gerber and Emmi Pikler, the book offers examples of curriculum planning and assessment that align with state and national performance standards.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 30 October 2020
\n Publisher: Teachers' College Press
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In just a brief three-year period, infants undergo a remarkable transformation, acquiring the skills to move with confidence and grace, engage in effortless conversation, embark on inquisitive explorations, and lend a helping hand to those in need. This remarkable foundation laid forth serves as a cornerstone for all subsequent learning endeavors. Renowned expert Maguire-Fong has recently revised her groundbreaking book, specifically crafted to provide invaluable assistance to pre- and inservice professionals working with infants and their families. Each chapter in this comprehensive resource draws from extensive research and real-life infant care settings, offering valuable insights into the creation, planning, assessment, and collaboration with families. Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of early childhood education pioneered in the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, as well as the pioneering work of Magda Gerber and Emmi Pikler, and the dedicated researchers who strive to unravel the mysteries of infant cognitive development, this popular resource is a testament to the power of nurturing and supportive environments.

Book Highlights:

Explicit examples that showcase effective teaching approaches that honor the unique learning styles of infants.

A comprehensive new section that delves into the art of planning curriculum by closely observing, documenting, and interpreting infants' play and interactions.

A newly illustrated section that showcases how play spaces, daily care routines, and everyday conversations and interactions can be transformed into rich learning contexts that fully support infants' remarkable cognitive abilities.

Examples of curriculum planning and assessment that seamlessly align with state and national performance standards and curriculum frameworks, ensuring a rigorous and comprehensive educational experience for infants.

\n Weight: 462g\n
Dimension: 215 x 279 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780807764183\n \n