Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eText This access code card provides access to the new Enhanced Pearson eText, a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features: Embedded video links in each chapter illustrate key concepts and strategies. (See pages 198, 212, and 280 for examples.) Questions for Reflection provoke students to think about past experiences, their thoughts about appropriate practice, or feelings about a situation. (See pages 43, 79, and 212 for examples.) Focus on Practice boxes are video-based learning experiences with questions that help students to deepen their understanding of theory and practice. (See pages 26, 81, and 189 for examples.) NAEYC Standards and Key Elements that pertain to each chapter are embedded in the eText so students can connect these standards to their practice. (See pages 4, 184, and 334 for examples.
) Students can experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText for 40% to 65% less than a print bound book! Instructors, visit pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks to register for your digital examination copy. Students, register for or purchase your eText at pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks. Key content changes include: NEW! Feature on Culture: Cultural Scripts and Guiding Children features appear in many chapters. Instructors elicit discussion about the role of culture in guiding children. Students learn to apply the topic of cultural scripts to different aspects of guiding children. NEW! Glossary of the major terms.
NEW! Bold font draws students'' attention to new terms used in context for better understanding. NEW, expanded, and updated content: Expanded information on challenging behavior: Chapter 11 now includes information on functional behavioral assessment. The functional behavioral assessment process is explained. Students learn to use the A-B-C method--antecedent, behavior, consequence-- to collect the data they need before they can deal with challenging behaviors such as interruptions, teasing, biting, whining and pestering, tattling, and aggressive behaviors. NEW! A new section on supporting infants and toddlers with challenging behaviors. NEW! New content on bullying . In Chapter 10 students learn the nature of cyber bullying as a form of aggression and bullying, including: The different, methods currently used by cyber bullies. What they can do to help victims of bullying defend themselves.
Special emphasis is placed on helping victims deal with teasing and other forms of fact-to-face bullying. Revised content on Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Chapter 8 now includes a listing and discussion of essential topics in SEL. Students learn how to deliberately plan for teaching these topics throughout the day. Specific information is included on helping children deal with disappointment and anger, as well as on building friendship skills. NEW! Information on the implications of all of the theories presented is now included in Chapter 2, for example, what are the practical applications of each theory for an early childhood teacher? Expanded coverage of child development information: Chapter 3 outlines the major facets of social and emotional growth in children during early childhood, presented by age groups. NEW! Information on sensory stimulation in infancy and toddlerhood (Ch, 4) now looks at room design chronologically, starting with room design for infants and toddlers first and followed by information for preschool through third grade. NEW! New information on how to develop good relationships : Chapter 1 includes expanded coverage of the importance of good teacher-child relationships in guiding children. Students learn practical steps they can take to develop caring and positive relationships with young children.
Expanded coverage of schedules in a new section (Ch. 4): Focuses on elements of appropriate time schedules. Includes examples of appropriate schedules for different age groups within the early childhood period. Explains the effect of appropriate schedules on children''s development and learning. Expanded information on observation : Chapter 6 now discusses the role of assessment in schools of today, achieving objectivity in observing, and using portfolios in the assessment process.