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Part I Foundations Chapter 1 Welcome to the Field of Early Childhood Education Chapter 2 Historical Overview: People and Beliefs That Shaped the Field Chapter 3 Professionalism in Early Childhood Education: Framing Best Practices Chapter 4 Influential Theories I: Bioecological Model and Constructivism Chapter 5 Families and Children Today: Diversity in Todays Classrooms Part II Models and Approaches Chapter 6 Head Start and Early Head Start: Empowering Change from Within Chapter 7 The High/Scope Foundation: Planning, Implementing, and Reviewing Best Practices Chapter 8 The Project Approach: Active Inquiry in Early Childhood Chapter 9 The Schools of Reggio Emilia: A Childs World Chapter 10 Montessori Education: Environment, Materials, and Methods Chapter 11 Waldorf Education: Harmony and the Whole Child Part III Beginning the Journey Chapter 12 Bringing It All Together: Imagining and Becoming Appendix A: Early Childhood Education Historical Time Line and Notes Appendix B: Key Contributors Appendix C: Guiding Principles: Meshing Approaches Appendix D: Multiple Intelligence Planning Web Appendix E: Sample Professional Portfolio Rubric Appendix F: Look What We Are Developing in the Creative Arts Center