Handbook of research on the education of young children / edited by Olivia N. Saracho.

"The Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children is the essential reference on research on early childhood education throughout the world. This singular resource provides a comprehensive overview of important contemporary issues as well as the information necessary to make informed judgments about these issues. Now in its 4th edition, this handbook features all new sections on social emotional learning, non-cognitive assessment, child development, and English language learners. With thorough updates to chapters and references, this new edition remains the cutting-edge resource for making the field's extensive knowledge base readily available and accessible. A valuable resource for all of those who work and study in the field of early childhood education including researchers, educators, policy makers, libraries, and school administrators. This volume addresses critical, up-to-date research on several disciplines such as child development, early childhood education, psychology, curriculum, policy, evaluation strategies, technology, and media exposure"-- Provided by publisher.