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Early Childhood Education is a broad term used to describe any type of educational program that serves children in their preschool years, before they are old enough to enter kindergarten. It may consist of any number of activities and experiences designed to aid in the cognitive and social development of preschoolers before they enter elementary school. - PreSchoolTeacher.org

BOOKS (to access the details of the book, open Centro Escolar University Library Manila Campus to a new tab first before clicking the title.)

Beginnings & beyond : foundations in early childhood education by Ann Miles Gordon (372.21 G66 2017)
Safety, nutrition, & health in early education by Catherine Robertson (372.171 R64 2016)
Annual editions : early childhood education edited by Karen Menke Paciorek (372.21 An6 2016)
Applied behavior analysis in early childhood education : an introduction to evidence-based interventions and teaching strategies by Laura Baylot Casey (372.21 C33t 2016)
The early years handbook for students and practitioners : an essential guide for the foundation degree and levels 4 and 5 (R 372.21 Ea1 2016)
Readings for reflective teaching in early education (371.102 R28 2015)
Creative activities and curriculum for young children by Mary Mayesky (372.5 M46 2015)
Preschool appropriate practices : environment, curriculum, and development by Janice J. Beaty (372.21 B36 2014)
Families, schools, and communities : together for young children by Donna L. Couchenour (372.21 C85 2014)
Introduction to early childhood education by Eva Essa (372.21 Es7 2014)
Beginnings and beyond : foundations in early childhood education by Ann Miles Gordon (372.71 G66 2014)
International perspectives on early childhood education and care (372.21 In6 2013)
Approaches to early childhood education by Jaipul L. Roopnarine (372.21 R77 2013)
Handbook of research-based practice in early education (R 372.21 H23 2013)
Assessing and guiding young children's development and learning by Oralie McAfee (372.126 M14 2011)
Assessing young children by Gayle Mindes (372.126 M66 2011)
Effective practices in early childhood education : building a foundation by Sue Bredekamp (372.21 B83 2011)
Administration of programs for young children by Phyllis Click (372.21 C63 2011)
Management of child development centers by Patricia F. Hearron (372.21 H43 2011)
Fundamentals of early childhood education by George S. Morrison (372.21 M87 2011)
Quality in early childhood services : an international perspective by Helen Penn (372.21 P41 2011)
Administration of schools for young children by Phyllis Click (GSL 371.32 C63 2011)
Multifaceted assessment for early childhood education by Robert J. Wright (372.126 W95 2010)
Differentiating for the young child : teaching strategies across the content areas, Pre K-3 by Joan F. Smutny (372.1394 Sm6 2010)
Early childhood : a guide for students (R 372.21 Ea1 2010)
Student teaching : early childhood practicum guide by Jeanne M. Machado (R 370.7 M14 2008)
A practical guide to early childhood curriculum by Claudia Eliason (R 372.19 El4 2008)
Critical issues in early childhood professional development (372.21 C93 2006)
Early childhood curriculum : developmental bases for learning and teaching by Sue Clark Wortham (GSL 372.21 W93 2006)
Play, learning and the early childhood curriculum by Elizabeth Wood (372.21 W87 2005)
An introduction to early childhood : a multidisciplinary approach (305.231 In6 2005)
Introduction to early childhood education : preschool through primary grades by Jo Ann Brewer (372.21 B84 2004)
Early childhood curriculum : incorporating multiple intelligences, developmentally appropriate practice, and play by Rae Ann Hirsh (GSL 372.21 H66 2004)
Building character : five enduring themes for a stronger early childhood curriculum by Gayle Mindes (370.11 M66 2001)
Assessment in early childhood education by Sue Clark Wortham (372.126 W93 2001)
A constructivist approach to block play in early childhood by Karyn Wellhousen (GSL 372.13 W45 2001)

JOURNALS (All print journals are available at Periodicals Unit, 2nd flr. CDL Bldg.)

Hunter, W. C., Elswick, S. E., Perkins, J. H., Heroux, J. R., & Harte, H. (2017). Literacy Workshops: School Social Workers Enhancing Educational Connections between Educators, Early Childhood Students, and Families. Children & Schools, 39(3), 167-176.

Guttmannova, K. (2016). Reading and Math Achievement among Low-Income Urban Latino Youth: The Role of Immigration. American Journal of Education, 122(2), 199-246

Iachini, A. L., Petiwala, A. F., & Dehart, D. D. (2016). Examining Adverse Childhood Experiences among Students Repeating the Ninth Grade: Implications for School Dropout Prevention. Children & Schools, 38(4), 218-227

Hill, D. A., Flores, M. M., & Kearley, R. F. (2014). Maximizing ESY Services: Teaching Pre-Service Teachers to Assess Communication Skills and Implement Picture Exchange With Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities. Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 37(3), 241-254

Rakap, S., Jones, H. A., & Emery, A. K. (2014). Evaluation of a Web-Based Professional Development Program (Project ACE) for Teachers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 38(3), 221-239

Stockall, N., Dennis, L. R., & Rueter, J. A. (2014). Developing a Progress Monitoring Portfolio for Children in Early Childhood Special Education Programs. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 46(3), 32-40.

Barton, E. E., Chen, C., Pribble, L., Pomes, M., & Kim, Y. (2013). Coaching Preservice Teachers to Teach Play Skills to Children With Disabilities. Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 36(4), 330-349.

Fram, M. S., & Kim, J. (2012). Segregated from the Start: Peer Context in Center-based Child Care. Children & Schools, 34(2), 71-82.

Polikoff, M. S. (2012). Instructional Alignment under No Child Left Behind. American Journal of Education,118(3), 341-368.

Flynn, K. S. (2011). Developing Childrens Oral Language Skills through Dialogic Reading. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 44(2), 8-16.

Fults, R. M., & Harry, B. (2011). Combining Family Centeredness and Diversity in Early Childhood Teacher Training Programs. Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 35(1), 27-48.

Houchins, D. E., Shippen, M. E., & Murphy, K. M. (2011). Evidence-Based Professional Development Considerations Along the School-to-Prison Pipeline. Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 35(4), 271-283.

Moodie-Dyer, A. (2011). A Policy Analysis of Child Care Subsidies: Increasing Quality, Access, and Affordability. Children & Schools, 33(1), 37-45.

Recchia, S. L., & Puig, V. I. (2011). Challenges and Inspirations: Student Teachers’ Experiences in Early Childhood Special Education Classrooms. Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 34(2), 133-151.

Herman, B. (2007). CAPTA and Early Childhood Intervention: Policy and the Role of Parents. Children & Schools, 29(1), 17-24.

Logue, M. E. (2007). Early Childhood Learning Standards: Tools for Promoting Social and Academic Success in Kindergarten. Children & Schools, 29(1), 35-43.

Macy, M., & Hoyt-Gonzales, K. (2007). A Linked System Approach to Early Childhood Special Education Eligibility Assessment. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 39(3), 40-44.

Reid, R., & Lienemann, T. O. (2006). Self-Regulated Strategy Development for Written Expression with Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Exceptional Children, 73(1), 53-68.

Schaub, M. (2006). Untangling the First Three Years Edward F. Zigler, Matia Finn‐Stevenson, and Nancy W. Hall,The First Three Years & Beyond: Brain Development and Social Policy. (New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2002), viii 211 pp., references, index, $24.95 (cloth), $16.00 (paper); John T. Bruer, The Myth of the First Three Years: A New Understanding of Early Brain Development and Lifelong Learning. (New York: Free Press, 1999), x 210 pp., notes, index, $25.00 (cloth), $18.95 (paper). American Journal of Education, 112(4), 605-608.

Simpson, C. G., Swicegood, P. R., & Gaus, M. D. (2006). Nutrition and Fitness Curriculum: Designing Instructional Interventions for Children with Developmental Disabilities. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 38(6), 50-53.

Correa, V. I., Hudson, R. F., & Hayes, M. T. (2004). Preparing Early Childhood Special Educators to Serve Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children and Families: Can a Multicultural Education Course Make a Difference? Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 27(4), 323-341.

Lava, V. F., Recchia, S. L., & Giovacco-Johnson, T. (2004). Early Childhood Special Educators Reflect on their Preparation and Practice. Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 27(2), 190-201.

Raver, S. A. (2004). Monitoring Child Progress in Early Childhood Special Education Settings. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 36(6), 52-57.

Able-Boone, H., Crais, E. R., & Downing, K. (2003). Preparation of Early Intervention Practitioners for Working with Young Children with Low Incidence Disabilities. Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 26(1), 79-82.

Otaiba, S. A., & Smartt, S. M. (2003). Involving Parents in Early Literacy Intervention for Children with Speech and Language Delays. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 35(3), 30-35.

Able-Boone, H., Harrison, M. F., & West, T. A. (2002). Interdisciplinary Education of Social Inclusion Facilitators in Early Childhood Settings. Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 25(4), 407-412.

Corso, R. M., Santos, R. M., & Roof, V. (2002). Honoring Diversity in Early Childhood Education Materials. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 34(3), 30-36.

Dunne, L. F. (2002). Characteristics of Unified and Separate Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education Programs: A National Study. Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 25(3), 219-235.

Sexton, D., Snyder, P., Lobman, M., & Daly, T. (2002). Comparing the Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Beliefs of Practitioners in General and Special Early Childhood Service Settings. Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 25(3), 247-261.

Killoran, J., Templeman, T. P., Peters, J., & Udell, T. (2001). Identifying Paraprofessional Competencies for Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 34(1), 68-73.

ONLINE RESOURCES

eBook Articles from CREDO Reference

Ash, M. J., & Torres, J. L. (2013). Child development. In C. R. Reynolds, K. J. Vannest, & E. Fletcher-Janzen (Eds.), Encyclopedia of special education: a reference for the education of children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities and other exceptional individuals (4th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/wileyse/child_development/0?institutionId=2569

Ash, M. J., & Torres, J. L. (2013). Monographs of the society for research in child development. In C. R. Reynolds, K. J. Vannest, & E. Fletcher-Janzen (Eds.), Encyclopedia of special education: a reference for the education of children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities and other exceptional individuals (4th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/wileyse/monographs_of_the_society_for_research_in_child_development/0?institutionId=2569

Barowsky, E. I. (2013). Child Psychiatry. In C. R. Reynolds, K. J. Vannest, & E. Fletcher-Janzen (Eds.), Encyclopedia of special education: a reference for the education of children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities and other exceptional individuals (4th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/wileyse/child_psychiatry/0?institutionId=2569

Child health. (2010). In H. Marcovitch (Ed.), Black's medical dictionary, 42nd edition (42nd ed.). London, UK: A&C Black. Retrieved from http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/blackmed/child_health/0?institutionId=2569

Evolution and child development: The slowly developing ape. (2013). In G. Geher, Psych 101 series: Evolutionary psychology 101. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. Retrieved from http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/spep/evolution_and_child_development_the_slowly_developing_ape/0?institutionId=2569

Maag, J. W. (2013). Depression, childhood and adolescent. In C. R. Reynolds, K. J. Vannest, & E. Fletcher-Janzen (Eds.), Encyclopedia of special education: a reference for the education of children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities and other exceptional individuals (4th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/wileyse/depression_childhood_and_adolescent/0?institutionId=2569

Mcnaughton, S., & McNaughton, S. (2011). Child development studies over time. In D. Lapp, & D. Fisher (Eds.), Handbook of research on teaching the English language arts (3rd ed.). London, UK: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/routengart/child_development_studies_over_time/0?institutionId=2569

Miller, M. (2014). Understanding the adolescent brain. In Harvard Health Publications (Ed.), Harvard Medical School commentaries on health. Boston, MA: Harvard Health Publications. Retrieved from http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/hhphoh/understanding_the_adolescent_brain/0?institutionId=2569

Ozgenturk, I. (2014). Child abuse and neglect. In S. Thompson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of diversity and social justice. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Retrieved from http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/rowmandasj/child_abuse_and_neglect/0?institutionId=2569

Sanders, K., & Howes, C. (2012). Child care for young children. In O. N. Saracho, & B. Spodek (Eds.), Handbook of research on the education of young children (3rd ed.). London, UK: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/routsmch/child_care_for_young_children/0?institutionId=2569

Toplis, R. (2013). Journal of clinical child and adolescent psychology. In C. R. Reynolds, K. J. Vannest, & E. Fletcher-Janzen (Eds.), Encyclopedia of special education: a reference for the education of children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities and other exceptional individuals (4th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/wileyse/journal_of_clinical_child_and_adolescent_psychology/0?institutionId=2569

eJournals

Ferguson, B. A., Downey, J. L., Shriver, A. E., Goff, K. L., Ferguson, A. M., & Mello, M. C. (2018). Improving Early Childhood Development among Vulnerable Populations: A Pilot Initiative at a Women, Infants, and Children Clinic. Child Development Research,2018, 1-8. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/cdr/2018/3943157/ref/

Give me a child; Early childhood development. (2016). The Economist, p. 53. http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A468024775/GPS?u=phceu&sid=GPS&xid=7dae9ea8.

Hlasny, V. (2016). Evolution of Opportunities for Early Childhood Development in Arab Countries. SSRN Electronic Journal. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/IJHRH-11-2016-0022

Moore, T. G., Mcdonald, M., Carlon, L., & Orourke, K. (2015). Early childhood development and the social determinants of health inequities. Health Promotion International,30(Suppl 2), Ii102-Ii115. doi:10.1093/heapro/dav031

Plutzer, K., & Keirse, M. J. (2012). Influence of First-Time Mothers Early Employment on Severe Early Childhood Caries in Their Child. International Journal of Pediatrics,2012, 1-6. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ijpedi/2012/820680/

Zeng, N., Ayyub, M., Sun, H., Wen, X., Xiang, P., & Gao, Z. (2017). Effects of Physical Activity on Motor Skills and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood: A Systematic Review. BioMed Research International,2017, 1-13. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2017/2760716/

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