Provide the building blocks for understanding effective practices in
early childhood education
Inspired by her own classroom experiences, Sue Bredekamp designed
Revel Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education: Building a
Foundation to empower a new generation of teachers who can make a
difference in children's lives. An entire chapter introduces readers to
developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) for early childhood
education. Subsequent chapters are organized according to the NAEYC
guidelines, which Bredekamp has co-authored for over 30 years. Building
on the DAP framework, Bredekamp focuses on three themes that are
essential to quality teaching: intentional teaching, developmentally
appropriate curriculum, and evidence-based, effective practices. The
4th Edition introduces a new theme, the importance of developing
children's executive function, self-regulation, and positive approaches
to learning. Expanded discussions of ways to support and protect the
role of play in children's education, a completely revised chapter on
STEM teaching and learning, and a greater focus on culturally responsive
curriculum keep readers up to date on the dynamic field of early
education.
Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education, 4th Edition is
also available via RevelTM, an interactive learning environment that
enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous
experience.
