An Engaged Schools Resource Distinctively Christian ; A Chirst-centered Approach to Early Childhood Philosophy & Principles / by Milton V. Uecker, Stacia Emerson, Michelle Clevenger, Susan Prevette, Earlene Willis, Shannan Chambley, Dawn Poulterer-Woods, D'Arcy Maher, Sandra Jolly.

Columbia International University Faculty Author.

Chapter 1. Developing a Christ-Centered Philosophy of Early Childhood Education -- Chapter 2. Child Development Theory -- Chapter 3. Developmentally Appropriate Practices -- Chapter 4. The Role of Play -- Chapter 5. Developing a Readiness Mindset -- Chapter 6. Early Childhood Classroom Management -- Chapter 7. Culturally Responsive Teaching -- Chapter 8. Technology and The Classroom -- Chapter 9. Leadership Responsiblilites: Early Childhood Program Directors -- Chapter 10. Leadership Responsibilities: What Boards and Heads of School Need to Know about Early Childhood Education -- Appendix A: Biblical Principles of Learning: Demonstrated by Jesus When Teaching -- Appendix B; A Christ-Centered Philosophy of Early Childhood Education: An Example -- Appendix C: Checklist of Philosophy Questions -- Appendix D: The Teaching and Learning Processes Based Upon Biblical Language -- Appendix E: The Job Analysis of Reading -- Appendix F: Additional Activites for Development of Perceptual Skills and Informal Assessment -- Appendix G: Resources for Early Education Leadership -- References.

"In this second book in the series, we will shift our focus to address areas of belief that influence the thinking and practices of educators. These areas, identified by Dr. Martha MacCullough in her book By Design, include: The aim of education; The nature of the student and learning; The role of the teacher and teaching; The nature and purpose of the curriculum."

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