Education

 

Find discussions on early childhood education: key historical and contemporary issues, research, policy, and practices. Look for international perspectives in volume 4.

The Encyclopedia of Human Development is the first comprehensive, authoritative, and informative reference work that presents state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts from the fields of psychology, individual and family studies, and education in a way that is not too technical. With more than 600 entries, this three-volume Encyclopedia covers topics as diverse as adolescence, cognitive development, education, family, gender differences, identity, longitudinal research, personality development, prenatal development, temperament, and more.

The Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children, Second Edition is an essential reference on research in early childhood education not only in the United States but throughout the world. It provides a comprehensive overview of important contemporary issues and the information necessary to make judgments about these issues.

Important discoveries in research increasingly highlight the role of early literacy in young children's development--and facilitate the growth of practices and policies that promote success among diverse learners. The Handbook of Early Literacy Research presents cutting-edge knowledge on all aspects of literacy learning in the preschool years.

Focuses on the integration of mathematics and science with other subject areas for children from birth through age eight. Units are sequenced developmentally from pre kindergarten through the primary levels and each concept unit includes assessment, instructional and evaluation strategies.