The California Version of Who am I in the Lives of Children? An Introduction to Early Childhood Education, 10/e, by Feeney/Moravcik/Nolte, contains new documents, tools and resources created by the California Department of Education, Early Learning and Support Division. It provides an overview of services provided by California’s Learning and Development System’s initiatives and documents and shows how the text supports those resources.

A warm and comprehensive child-centered approach to early childhood education

Who Am I in the Lives of Children? An Introduction to Early Childhood Education presents a constructivist approach to early childhood education (birth to grade 3) and care programs that is dedicated to the development of the whole child—physical, social, emotional, and intellectual. With its practical orientation; personal voice; appealing photographs, authentic children’s classroom work; and engaging stories, it allows readers to visualize effective classroom practices. Aspiring educators are encouraged to learn about each child’s strengths, interests, and challenges. This understanding, coupled with contemporary, research-based information, inspires readers to support each child’s growth and learning in ways that are in harmony with who they are, rather than according to a predetermined plan.