of teaching young children while receiving guidance and supervision. Students may be taking part in a variety of student teaching experiences. These may include capstone courses for one-year certificate programs and for associate degree programs, practicum experiences in a community college setting, as well as traditional early childhood programs in a four-year university setting. This text offers both theory and practical application to guide each student to a successful conclusion of the practicum and student teaching experience.    New to this Edition!   ·        Current information on national and state standards ·         Reauthorization of RReauthorization of No Child Left Behind ·         Assessment of ALL children ·         Diverse family structures and family systems such as grandparent-headed families,families with one or more LGBT parents,               military families, single parent families, and families experiencing poverty ·         Expanded focus on inclusion and working with children who have special needs and their families ·         Expanded focus on professional behavior ·         Lesson planning with sample formats ·         Electronic portfolio development and expanded portfolio activities ·         Helpful web sites on each topic

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