[Review of the book Engaging young children in mathematics]
A review of a compilation of the comments, rationalizations, and conclusions of the Conference on Standards for Pre-School and Kindergarten Mathematics Education, whose purpose was to help develop a framework for math standards, curricula, and pedagogy in early childhood education
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[Review of the book Children's mathematics, making marks, making meaning]
A review of an introduction to mathematics for young children though an exploration of graphicacy and the transition from informal to formal mathematics
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[Review of the book Perspectives on early childhood education: Contemporary research]
An evaluation of challenging issues in British early childhood settings, including controversial issues encountered in the United States, such as the increasing emphasis on literacy and numeracy and the decreasing evidence on social interaction and play
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[Review of the book Issues in quality child care: A Boys Town perspective]
A review of a longitudinal study of the effects of full-day kindergarten attendance on children's mathematic and reading achievements in the second, third, and fouth grades, as compared with the effects of attending a half-day kindergarten program
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[Review of the book Key concepts in early childhood education and care]
A presentation of thirty key terms and practices in the field of early education
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[Review of the book Inequality at the starting gate: Social background differences in achievement as children begin school]
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[Review of the book Developing thinking and understanding in young children: An introduction for students]
A review of a textbook describing the development of young children’s thinking skills
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[Review of the book Inside role-play in early childhood education: Researching young children's perspectives]
A review of a year-long ethnographic study of children's experiences with shared pretend play in three early childhood classrooms, and a discussion of the role of play in early childhood pedagogy
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[Review of the book Early years play and learning: Developing social skills and cooperation]
A review of a framework designed to help early childhood educators and providers observe and assess children's play and understand the association between play and cognitive, emotional, and language developments
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[Review of the book Men in the nursery: Gender and caring work]
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[Review of the book Reframing the early childhood curriculum: Educational imperatives for the future]
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[Review of the book Psychological perspectives on early childhood education: Reframing dilemmas in research and practice]
A review of an anthology investigating three issues facing early childhood education and care: clarifying developmentally appropriate practices, promoting age-appropriate curriculum design and development, and ensuring academic achievement while supporting socioemotional development
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[Review of the book Changing the odds for children at risk: Seven essential principles of educational programs that break the cycle of poverty]
A review of an overview of several types of early education interventions for at risk children, an identification of common characteristics of successful interventions, and a discussion of methods of assessments of interventions for the determination of accountability
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[Review of the book Promoting evidence-based practice in early childhood education: Research and its implications]
A review of a book covering articles concerning evidence based practice in diverse subject areas such as the child, family and community, policy-making and its impact, curriculum matters, and research methods by six authors from the United Kingdom, two each from the Untied States, Australia, South America and Scandinavia, and one each from Africa, New Zealand and Spain
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[Review of the book Effective partnering for school change: Improving early childhood education in urban classrooms]
A review of a description of the Schools Project--a partnership between the Erikson Institute and nine Chicago public elementary schools, created to improve the learning environments of low income children
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[Review of the book Developing multiprofessional teamwork for integrated children’s services]
A review of a discussion of the practices of multiprofessional teams providing comprehensive services to children
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[Review of the book Cultural worlds of early childhood]
A review of a text with multiple authors reflecting on issues of cultural variation in early childhood development and education, using examples from Cameroon, Guatemala, Italy, Japan and the United States
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[Review of the book The developing world of the child]
An overview of research and its implications for practice in the area of the development of vulnerable children in the United Kingdom
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[Review of the book Early childhood educational research: Issues in methodology and ethics]
A review of a resource for early childhood education researchers describing changing research methods and practices, several current case studies, and policy, practice, and perspectives that affect educational research
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[Review of the book Landscapes in early childhood education: Cross-national perspectives on empowerment: A guide for the new millennium]
A review of an analytical framework for examining global issues in early childhood education which focuses on political and policy issues and professional and curriculum development
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[Review of the book Doing early childhood research: International perspectives on theory and practice]
A review of an undergraduate and postgraduate student textbook detailing qualitative and quantitative research methods in a step-by-step approach that emphasizes practical application
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[Review of the book: Letting the outside in: Developing teaching and learning beyond the early years classroom]
A review of an examination of issues related to children's learning outside the formal classroom
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[Review of the book Enhancing early years science]
A review of an overview of early science instruction theories and approaches that capture and use children's natural curiosity
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[Review of the book Effective leadership and management in the early years]
A scheme for leadership and management of child care and early education centers, emphasizing the importance of play, fun, and humor
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[Review of the book For better and for worse: Welfare reform and the well-being of children and families]
A review of an evaluation of the success of welfare reform in improving the well-being of poor children in the United States
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