The Early childhood curriculum: a review of current research

Abstract

This second edition of The Early Childhood Curriculum provides the same coverage as the first edition and brings it up to date. Individual chapters present the research and practice of early childhood education by areas of curriculum content, play, oral language, reading, mathematics, science, social studies, movement, music and art. Introductory chapters include an overview of current developments in early education as well as a unique discussion of teaching strategies, and a concluding chapter addresses the current renewal of interest in an integrated approach to the early childhood curriculum. This completely revised edition draws upon the most recent research in early childhood education, including the lessons learned from the educational programs of the city of Reggio Emilia, Italy.