TY - BOOK AU - Branscombe,N.Amanda TI - Early childhood education :a constructivist perspective. SN - 0395733081 AV - LB1139.25.E262 U1 - 372.21/0973 21 PY - 2000/// CY - Boston PB - Houghton Mifflin Co. KW - Early childhood education KW - United States KW - Constructivism (Education) N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 469-474) and index; Contents: Joining a community of learners -- Getting information and support -- Observing children's development in early childhood education -- Children as sense makers -- Views of children over time -- Exploring the lives of young children and families -- Professionals in early childhood settings -- Creating curriculum in field experiences -- View of professionals over time -- Meeting today's early childhood professionals -- Personal development as a professional ER -