Combining a child-centered philosophy with problem-solving strategies and a thorough discussion of diversity, Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers offers an ideal introduction to curriculum and care for infants and toddlers. The approach to caregiving that underlies the text is based on a combination of Magda Gerber’s philosophy and that of her late colleague, Emmi Pikler: both pioneers taught caregivers how to respect young children and stressed the need to integrate (1) concepts of child development with caregiving, (2) knowledge of play as curriculum, (3) the physical and social environment, and (4) adult relations. Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers applies this approach in a practical, meaningful way for students and faculty in introductory early childhood courses.
Table of contents:
Preface Resources for Caregivers PART I. FOCUS ON THE CAREGIVER 1. Principles, Practice, and Curriculum 2. Infant-Toddler Education 3. Caregiving as Curriculum 4. Play as Curriculum PART II. FOCUS ON THE CHILD 5. Attachment 6. Perception 7. Motor Skills 8. Cognition 9. Language 10. Emotions 11. Social Skills PART III.: FOCUS ON THE PROGRAM 12. The Physical Environment 13. The Social Environment 14. Adult Relations in Infant-Toddler Care and Education Programs Appendix A: Quality in Infant-Toddler Programs Appendix B: Environmental Chart Appendix C: Guiding Principles of the Parent Services Projects Notes References Glossary Credits Index Appendix A: Quality in Infant-Toddler Programs: A Checklist Appendix B: Environmental Chart Appendix C: Guiding Principles of the Parent Services Project
Table of contents:
Preface Resources for Caregivers PART I. FOCUS ON THE CAREGIVER 1. Principles, Practice, and Curriculum 2. Infant-Toddler Education 3. Caregiving as Curriculum 4. Play as Curriculum PART II. FOCUS ON THE CHILD 5. Attachment 6. Perception 7. Motor Skills 8. Cognition 9. Language 10. Emotions 11. Social Skills PART III.: FOCUS ON THE PROGRAM 12. The Physical Environment 13. The Social Environment 14. Adult Relations in Infant-Toddler Care and Education Programs Appendix A: Quality in Infant-Toddler Programs Appendix B: Environmental Chart Appendix C: Guiding Principles of the Parent Services Projects Notes References Glossary Credits Index Appendix A: Quality in Infant-Toddler Programs: A Checklist Appendix B: Environmental Chart Appendix C: Guiding Principles of the Parent Services Project