{"product_id":"9780807774939","title":"Continuity in Children's Worlds: Choices and Consequences for Early Childhood Settings","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Offers hope through its rich and abundant examples of teachers, parents, and others who care for young children mindfully taking the time to address issues of continuity in everyday life.”\u003cbr\u003e—From the Foreword by \u003cstrong\u003eBeth Blue Swadener\u003c\/strong\u003e, Arizona State University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“After reading this book, it is not possible to think about these ideas simplistically again.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eVirginia Casper\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bank Street College of Education\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This examination gives voice to an important but often unexamined issue in early childhood education.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eChristopher P. Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, The University of Texas at Austin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren’s experiences when they transition from home to school, from classroom to classroom, and from school to school raise issues of continuity that permeate every aspect of early childhood education. This book uses practitioner stories to investigate beliefs about continuity and discontinuity and how these beliefs are enacted in contexts for young children from birth to age 8. The authors examine a range of continuities and discontinuities, including the experiences children, teachers, and families have with programs; the interactions between families and schools; and the ways in which programs and schools relate to one another. They also raise questions about primary caregiving, cultural responsiveness, assessment practices, and congruity between institutions. Discussions of each story include the authors’ interpretations, references to relevant theory, questions for reflection, and implications for intentional and thoughtful practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRepresents the first comprehensive volume to unpack the complex topic of continuity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a critical analysis of continuity based on real stories from practitioners and parents.\\\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIlluminates the work of early childhood educators on the individual, group, organizational, and systems levels.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourages readers to carefully consider their roles as educators of young children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Teachers College Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47068252438768,"sku":"9780807774939","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780807774939_p0.jpg?v=1763738835","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780807774939","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}