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The Young Child in the Family and the Community, 4/E
Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Emerita, Napa Valley College

ISBN-10: 0131189212
ISBN-13: 9780131189218

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 400 pp
Published: 04/27/2005

This item has been replaced by Child, Family, and Community: Family-Centered Early Care and Education, 5/E .

For courses in Child, Family, and Community and Parents/Home-School Relations  in Early Child Education.

 

This exciting revision differs from our other text offerings for this course(Berger, Barbour, Wright/Stegelin) in that it focuses primarily on the young child’s socialization.  So, if social competence and socialization are important to you, this text is one for consideration.  Recognizing that socialization is one of the most important aspects of child development, this lively and engaging book examines socialization issues of young children during child rearing, in child care facilities, and in the early education system within a developmental context. Child development as it relates to a child's first eight years, to a healthy family, and to a multicultural community is presented to students through personal stories, vignettes, pictures, and a wealth of examples.

  • NEW — Broader definition of family diversity is woven throughout the text

Ο Provides a contemporary understanding for those who will be working with children and families across cultures and with diverse family structures. Ex. pp. 262-263.

  • NEW — Expanded coverage of communicating and collaborating with families.

Ex. pp. 50-51.

 

  • NEW — Increased coverage of child abuse and neglect 

Ex. pp. 283-284.

  • NEW --  More emphasis on Vygotsky’s theories and their practical implications.  

                        Ex. p. 67. 

  • NEW -- Expanded the coverage of children with special needs, and the research in the book has been updated.

                        Ex. pp. 25, 66, 146-147, 333.

  • NEW -- Incorporated more of an emphasis on "caring" into the book, specifically the research of Nel NoddingsCoverage of inclusion of children with special needs–Addresses the growing collaboration between the fields of special education and early childhood education.  Ex. pp. 126-127, 167.

  • NEW -- Part of the Merrill Teacher Prep Textbook Series.  Your students' textbook is now the ultimate resource for applying learned strategies to classroom practice.  "Things to Take Into Your Classroom" featured on the front and back cover of every Teacher Prep text lists page references for the book's strategies, plans, activities, lessons, and other resourceful materials for students to use in the classroom--making this text not just a book for learning, but a book for teaching.
  • Issues of diversity: race, ethnicity, class, gender, and ability are woven throughout the text–Instead of being treated as separate subjects, the coverage of diversity provides a solid understanding for those who will be working with children and families across cultures.
  • Written in a conversational style–Emphasizes real-life experience and personal insight.
    • Encourages students to take their own experience and apply it to their newly acquired knowledge. (Ex. pp 91-93).
  • Helpful pedagogical features–Each chapter opens with a “Teasers” section and ends with a “For Discussion” section. (Ex. pp 109, 430). 
  • Instructor support–Provided through an instructor's manual with test questions, containing ideas for in-class activities, out of class activities, projects, reflective writing assignments, and a Companion Website (http://www.prenhall.com/gonzalez-mena ).

 

  • Broader definition of family diversity is woven throughout the text
    • Provides a contemporary understanding for those who will be working with children and families across cultures and with diverse family structures. Ex. pp. 262-263.
  • Expanded coverage of communicating and collaborating with families.

Ex. pp. 50-51. 

  • Increased coverage of child abuse and neglect. 

Ex. pp. 283-284.

 

  • More emphasis on Vygotsky’s theories and their practical implications.

                        Ex. p. 67. 

  • Expanded the coverage of children with special needs, and the research in the book has been updated.

                        Ex. pp. 25, 66, 146-147, 333.

  • Incorporated more of an emphasis on "caring" into the book, specifically the research of Nel Noddings.

                        Ex. pp. 126-127, 167. 

  • Part of the Merrill Teacher Prep Textbook Series.  Your students' textbook is now the ultimate resource for applying learned strategies to classroom practice.  "Things to Take Into Your Classroom" featured on the front and back cover of every Teacher Prep text lists page references for the book's strategies, plans, activities, lessons, and other resourceful materials for students to use in the classroom--making this text not just a book for learning, but a book for teaching.

    • I. THE CHILD: SOCIALIZATION IN A DEVELOPMENTAL CONTEXT.

     

     1. Attachment.

     

     2. Autonomy.

     

     3. Initiative.

     

     4. Self-Esteem.

     

    II. THE FAMILY: SOCIALIZATION FOR HIGH SELF-ESTEEM IN HEALTHY FAMILIES.

     

     5. Goals, Values, and Culture.

     

     6. Childcare: An Extension of the Family.

     

     7. Disciplining for High Self-Esteem.

     

     8. Accepting Feelings.

     

     9. Problem Solving.

     

    10. Strokes and Affirmations: A Path to Self-Esteem.

     

    11. Modeling and Teaching Gender Roles.

     

    12. Stress and Success in Family Life.

     

    III. THE COMMUNITY: SOCIALIZATION IN THE COMMUNITY CONTEXT.

     

    13. Community Resources.

     

    14. Socializing Agents.

     

    15. Social Policy Issues.

     

    Index.

      The fifth edition of Child, Family, and Community: Family-Centered Early Care and Education includes a number of significant changes, including an altered title and a shift in focus.  It is written to the reader directly from the author and discusses socialization and education of young children in home, child care, and educational contexts from birth to 8 years old.  The shift in focus (a) puts working with families in early care and education settings in the spotlight as the central theme and includes more strategies and practical advice in every chapter about how early childhood professionals do that, (b) places more emphasis on Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory of development, explaining the environmental influences on children to help early childhood professionals understand children's behavior and learning, and (c) extends the age range  to also cover school-age children.

       

      As before, the book examines developmental theory and adds diverse perspectives from a base of solid academics, constructivist theory, and the author's own experience.  Students find this text to be very readable and written at an accessible level.

    • 0135132304Child, Family, and Community: Family-Centered Early Care and Education, 5/E
      Gonzalez-Mena
      © 2009 | Merrill | Paper; 384 pages | Instock
      ISBN-10: 0135132304 | ISBN-13: 9780135132302
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    The Young Child in the Family and the Community, Fourth Edition, covers the foundations of socialization in child rearing, caring, and education and discusses the components that are essential to the healthy socialization of children within their families and the community.  Based on developmental theory, it focuses on diverse perspectives using short cases, examples, and personal insights from decades of practice.  Janet Gonzalez-Mena's engaging writing style easily holds the reader's attention.

    New to This Edition

    • Substantial expansion of inclusion.  More practical suggestions for helping children succeed and gain a sense of belonging through environmental supports and interactions.
    • More on partnering with parents.  Additional guidelines and suggestions for ways in which professionals can improve communication with parents.  New sections and new material in may chapters.
    • Broadened coverage of child abuse and neglect.  Updated statistics, contributing factors, and implications for teachers.
    • Updated coverage of family diversity.  Increased and updated coverage of diversity in family composition.
    • More on Vygotsky's theories and implications for teaching and learning.

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