Written in an accessible style for all those who work with young children or will, the author asks the reader to think of the child in the context of the family and community. Reorganized and updated, the book continues to examine developmental theory, but now with a greater emphasis on Bronfenbrenner’s theory of ecological development, discussed in Chapter 1, and more on the importance of contexts of development woven throughout. The book goes beyond encour… More >>
#1 by Reginald Williams on July 2, 2010 - 11:45 am
Known for the “diamond standard” for infants and toddlers (i.e. INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND CAREGIVERS), Gonzalez-Mena shows her diversity with this solo-written text on the family aspect of early care and education.
Like her other text, Gonzalez-Mena prefers content over presentation which, in her case, is as right as rain. As usual, she eschews color pictures and innovative, dazzling graphic organizers in favor of outstanding pieces of knowledge (i.e. her nugget on working with families on guidance and disicipline on Page 171).
I love her approach because you get much more packed into a volume (for only 60 or so dollars) than you get in splashier books like, for example, Couchenor’s family involvement book or Olsen/Fuller’s text.
Give it a try.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by JERI LU Heen on July 2, 2010 - 1:39 pm
I got this book timely and in great shape. Actually the book was completely new. I love this book!
Rating: 5 / 5