Description
Book SynopsisOne of a series of practical references for teachers, this handbook provides general information on the background of the early childhood curriculum in the United States. It also contains current information on publications, standards and special materials for the curriculum, and is designed to be adapted to suit particular schools.
Table of ContentsSeries Introduction PART ONE: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN THE SUBJECT Recurring Themes and Current Issues - Helen Freidus Curriculum Process and Design - Diane Lynch Fraser Pre-K-Grade Three Funding Curriculum Projects The Content of Integrated Early Childhood Education - Doris Pronin Fromberg State Guidelines for Early Childhood Education - Diane Lynch Fraser State-Level Curriculum Guidelines A Listing PART TWO: CURRICULUM GUIDES AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS How to Develop an Assessment Program - Meridene Grant Annotated Lists of Curriculum Guides - Eileen Tracy Borgia Prekindergarten-Grade 3 Projects in the Early Childhood Curriculum - Eileen Tracy Borgia Recommended Trade Books - Debra Schuller PART THREE: TEXTBOOKS, CLASSROOM MATERIALS, AND OTHER RESOURCES Curriculum Materials Producers Statewide Textbook Adoption Index to Reviews Kraus Curriculum Development Library Customers
