- Hardcover: 704 pages
- Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 7 edition (Mar 21 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1418048658
- ISBN-13: 978-1418048655
- Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 21.3 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.7 Kg
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #285,724 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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I feel the depth of coverage is fine and do not feel that any other content should be added. We are pleased with the way the text is organized and depth of coverage
The authors writing styles are conducive for a variety of professional and educational levels. These authors have managed to capture the hearts and spirits of the students throughout the years. In fact, used books are hard to come by on our campus because students typically keep this book for further reference. It becomes their early childhood education guide and bible!
"This project is very user friendly offering charts which help reiterate ideas presented in each chapter." - Leann Curry, M.Ed., Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
"This textbook is very clear and readable. It is written so that the students can comprehend the subject matter." Patricia Weaver, M.Ed., Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC
"The content is this book is amazing. It is a wonderful choice for a teacher licensure program at a four year college in which students take one or two courses in early childhood education. This text has it all." Stacey York, M.A., Minneapolis Community College and Technical College, Minneapolis, MN
The authors writing styles are conducive for a variety of professional and educational levels. These authors have managed to capture the hearts and spirits of the students throughout the years. In fact, used books are hard to come by on our campus because students typically keep this book for further reference. It becomes their early childhood education guide and bible!
"This project is very user friendly offering charts which help reiterate ideas presented in each chapter." - Leann Curry, M.Ed., Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
"This textbook is very clear and readable. It is written so that the students can comprehend the subject matter." Patricia Weaver, M.Ed., Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC
"The content is this book is amazing. It is a wonderful choice for a teacher licensure program at a four year college in which students take one or two courses in early childhood education. This text has it all." Stacey York, M.A., Minneapolis Community College and Technical College, Minneapolis, MN
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Beginnings and Beyond, Foundations in Early Childhood Education, 7e, is the most comprehensive foundations book on the market. With the blend of a simple approach to learning, and the depth required to practically apply the material, this book will appeal to all levels of students, and teachers. Diversity and development are woven throughout the material and are highlighted by chapter icons within the margin for easy reference. This feature helps the reader to understand that issues of age, gender, race/ethnicity, ability, and family are part of every aspect of teaching and learning. This comprehensive, yet easy to understand approach makes this an excellent book for a foundations course, curriculum course, or reference for teachers at all levels.
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A Force To Be Reckoned With, Sep 26 2007
By Reginald Williams - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Beginnings & Beyond: Foundations in Early Childhood Education (Hardcover)
G.S. Morrison? Jo Ann Brewer? Feeney, Christensen, & Moracivik? Watch Out!This text packs some major punch...quite unexpectantly.
I've been waiting for this new edition from Gordon & Brown for four years. The last book was pretty intriguing. It had some very well-written sections on DAP, but this book takes a giant leap forward.
The key to a good early childhood introductory textbook is four-fold: (1) affordable, (2) comprehensive, but...,(3)...succinct, and (4) evidence-based. I think this book makes major improvements in three/four parts over the last edition.
Unfortunately, this book is not affordable compared to G.S. Morrison's FUNDAMENTALS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION or Brewer's INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION which are both under 100 bucks. This book is $103.00. Not good for the money-struggling undergrad or vocational student:(
The other three areas are where it soars pretty, surprisingly high.
It's quite comprehensive, a bit more than Brewer's text and a lot more than Morrison's text, especially in the theoretical parts. Morrison, nor Brewer talks about the transactional aspect of constructivism. Feeney et al's WHO AM I IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN aludes to it, but that's it. Consequently, BEGINNINGS & BEYOND has new knowledge that these other heavyweights are not pulling.
Compared to Feeney et. al.'s thorough but somewhat drawn out style, this book is as clear as glass. They hit the basics, tell the details, and move on. Sometime's Feeney's book overwhelms while Brewer's and Morrison's books underwhelm. Gordon & Browne...almost get it just right...almost.
I think that an excellent textbook should integrate research into the content because that is where it comes from. Morrison rarely did this in his book while Brewer and Feeney sometimes too zealously integrated it. Gordon & Browne do it sparingly...only when necessary. That's a good approach for an intro text.
Do we have a new champion???
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Studied, Feb 14 2010
By GIlda Blear - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Beginnings & Beyond: Foundations in Early Childhood Education (Hardcover)
There are many repeated concepts. I needs some more logical organization to avoid to much reading of the same ideas in different chapters. Some repeated ideas could be substituted for more information related to latest neurological discovering in ECE.
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The definitive book on Early Childcare Education (Birth - 8 yrs. old), Dec 11 2010
By I love good historic romance! - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Beginnings & Beyond: Foundations in Early Childhood Education (Hardcover)
From the history of the education of children, through psychological theories, through practical application and discussions of current trends in ECE, this book covers it all.Honestly, I think that everyone who has young children, or who is even thinking of having children, should read this book ...
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