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1. ISBN-10

   0357625447
2. ISBN-13

   978-0357625446
3. Explore the practical aspects of early education with Beaver and Wyatt’s EARLY EDUCATION CURRICULUM: A CHILD’S CONNECTION TO THE WORLD, 8th Edition. This edition is packed with hands-on tips for conducting observations and assessments, planning and implementing a curriculum, and setting up inclusive, child-centered environments. Learn how to plan developmentally appropriate activities across 11 subject areas and integrate technology into early learning programs. Updated with the latest research and national standards, the 8th Edition covers brain research underlying teaching methods, reflective practice, intentional teaching, using the environment as a teaching tool, and promoting equity and diversity. Case studies provide opportunities to apply knowledge to real-life scenarios.

   About the Author

   Nancy H. Beaver retired as full-time program administrator for the Child Development and Teacher Education department and adjunct professor at Eastfield College, a campus of Dallas College, in January 2020 after 25 years. She continues to teach early childhood education courses as an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas at Dallas. She holds a B.S. in education from the University of Texas and a master’s degree in early childhood education from the University of North Texas. Throughout her career, Beaver has held a variety of early childhood roles — from a consultant providing training and technical assistance to Air Force Family Member Services program staff, to a licensing representative and child development specialist for the state of Texas. A former executive director of a nonprofit agency, she has raised more than $5.5 million for nonprofit organizations and community colleges. In 2005, Beaver was awarded the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children’s Trainer of the Year Award. She successfully led the Eastfield College Children’s Laboratory School staff to earn National Association for the Education of Young Children program accreditation in 2008 and 2013. From 2018 through 2019, she served on an NAEYC convened workgroup to develop the Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators. Currently, she is a commissioner on the NAEYC Commission on Early Childhood Higher Education Accreditation. In addition, Beaver has served in many roles on the Dallas AEYC board, including two terms as president. She also was vice president of the Texas AEYC and was president of ACCESS: American Associate Degree Early Childhood Educators in 2013 and 2014. Beaver was married to her college sweetheart, Dom, for 28 years before his death in 2019. She has one daughter, Stephanie.