{"product_id":"introduction-to-infant-and-child-maria-rutherford-9781793588869","title":"Introduction to Infant and Child Development in Early Childhood Education","description":"\u003cp\u003eStudents of early childhood education need a foundation in infant and child development if they are to appreciate, understand, and apply the theories, principles, and practices of the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Infant and Child Development in Early Childhood Education \u003c\/em\u003eintegrates the fundamentals of infant and child development with real-world examples and illustrations of problems and dilemmas, developmentally appropriate practices, and professional standards for quality in early childhood education. Students are introduced to basic principles and concepts of scholarly research, which provide a foundation for examining physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development during infancy and the preschool years. Individual topics covered include theories of human development, prenatal care and development, nutrition in infancy and early childhood, cognitive development and language development in infancy and toddlerhood, social and emotional learning, physical development in infancy and early childhood, adverse childhood experiences, and much more. Throughout the text, key terms, chapter review questions, and authentic assessment activities enrich the reading and learning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinking developmental topics to relevant standards and practices of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Infant and Child Development in Early Childhood Education \u003c\/em\u003eis an exemplary resource for courses and programs in early childhood education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maria Rutherford, Patricia Lefler Teeple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1793588864\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781793588869\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/14\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 574\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 1.16d","brand":"Maria Rutherford","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46110961991935,"sku":"9781793588869","price":208.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cb557069-bc21-42b9-bd2c-28d7335dc104.jpg?v=1725470267","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/introduction-to-infant-and-child-maria-rutherford-9781793588869","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}