WADAH 2013

Wadah Pendidik! Edisi 1 2013
ULASAN BUKU
Nama Buku:
Morison, G.S.(2011). Early Childhood Education Today (12th Ed). New Jersey: Pearson Education,
Inc. (Pp xxv - 573, ISBN 13-978-0-13-292684-30)
Oleh:
JENNIFER WEE BENG NEO, Ph.D
Early Childhood Education Today is a
comprehensive text in the field of early childhood
education. There are 17 chapters in this book,
organized into five parts, giving it substantial range
and scope - from foundations : history and theories
to programs and services for children and families
and meeting the needs of young children. These
chapters are presented according to National
Association for the Education of Young Children
( NAEYC) Standards.
Part One consists of Chapter 1 to 3 which
expose the readers to the professional
development, current issues and public policy and
observation and assessment for teaching and
learning. The chapters provide readers with a
holistic view on the professional practice and early
childhood practices and programs.
Part Two consists of Chapter 4 which outlines
the history and historical figures in early childhood
education. Chapter 5 describes the various
theories of learning and development to enable
readers to have a complete understanding of the
theories and the applications to the teaching and
learning which form the foundations for the
practice.
Part Three examines the various programs and
services for the children and the families. Chapter
6 and 7 discuss the various early child education
models and approaches and the applications into
practice in meeting the needs of the children and
families so as to produce quality programs.
Chapter 8 outlines the federal government
initiatives in supporting children’s success in the
various programs.
Part Four comprised of Chapters 9 to 13 which
focus on teaching young children – linking
development and learning. These chapters
emphasis on the foundation years of learning from
infants and toddlers until the children’s primary
years in preparation for lifelong learning and
success. The integration of technology in the early
childhood education programs are also highlighted.
I find these chapters particularly engaging in
understanding the holistic development of the
children, coupled with the application of the
learning theories accordingly to the development
of the young children.
Part Five focus on meeting the special needs of
the young children. Chapter 14 to 16 discuss on
the importance of guiding children, including
children with diverse needs to become responsible
learners. Chapter 17 outlines building partnerships
via parent, family and community involvement.
In conclusion, this book is a comprehensive
and interesting text and the author has presented
it well to add to the existing resources on early
childhood education.
! Muka Surat 25