Early Education Textbook Information
Spring 2010 Textbooks
What textbooks will I need?
ECED 101 - Child Growth and Development
1. Berk, Laura E. (2008). Infants and Children: Prenatal through Middle Childhood (6th ed.). Allyn & Bacon.
eText ISBN 10: 0-205-66914-X
ISBN-10: 0-205-54161-5
2. Keeler, Debbi. (2007) Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 103 - Child, Family and Community
1. Chrisman, Kent & Couchenour, Donna. (2008). Families, Schools, and Communities: Together for Young Children (3rd ed.). Cengage Learning.
ISBN 10: 1-4180-6719-9
2. Cloud, Henry & Townsend, John. (1999). Raising Great Kids: A Comprehensive Guide to Parenting With Grace and Truth. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House.
ISBN 13: 978-0-310-23549-1
3. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 106 - Introduction to Curriculum for the Young Child
1. Hendrick, Joanne & Weissman, Patricia. (2007). Total Learning: Developmental Curriculum for the Young Child (7th ed.). Pearson.
ISBN 10: 0132225662
2. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 108 - Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
1. Feeney, S. & Moravcik, E. (2010). Who Am I in the Lives of Children? (8th ed.). New Jersey: Merrill.
ISBN 10: 013715193-4
eText ISBN 10: 0-13-700377-3
2. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 109 - Infant/Toddler
1. Petersen, Sandra H. & Whittmer, Donna S. (2010). Infant and Toddler Development and Responsive Program Planning: A Relationship- Based Approach (2nd ed.). Pearson.
ISBN 10: 0-13-715263-9
eText ISBN 10: 0-13-715264-7
2. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 121 & 123 - Administration of Early Education Programs I & II
1. Dorsey, Anne G. & Sciarra, Dorothy J. (2010). Developing and Administering a Child Care and Education Program (7th ed.). Cengage Learning.
ISBN 10: 1-4283-6137-5
e Text ISBN: 1-4390-2545-2
2. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 126 - Teaching in a Diverse Society
1. Lingenfelter, J. E. & Lingenfelter, S. G. (2008). Teaching Cross Culturally. MI: Baker Academics.
ISBN 10: 0-8010-2620-2
2. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 130 - Guiding the Young Child’s Behavior
1. Marion, Marian C. (2007). Guidance of Young Children (7th ed.). Pearson.
ISBN 10: 0-13-1545302
2. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 132 - Early Education Practicum
1. Browne, K. W. & Gorden, A. M. (2009). To Teach Well: An Early Childhood Practicum Guide. New Jersey: Merrill.
eText ISBN 10: 0-13-713237-9
ISBN 10: 0-13-199502-2
2. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 135 - Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child
1. Marotz, Lynn R. (2009). Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child with Professional Enhancement Booklet (7th ed.). Cengage Learning.
ISBN 10: 1428320709
2. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 137 - Observation and Assessment
1. Bentzen, W.R. (2009). Seeing Young Children: A Guide to Observing and Recording Behavior (6th ed.). New York: Delmar Learning.
ISBN 10: 1-4180-7378-4
2. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 139 - Adult Supervision and Mentoring
1. Caruso, J. J., & Fawcett, M. T. (2007). Supervision in Early Childhood Education: A Developmental Perspective. New York: College Press.
ISBN 10: 0-8077-4731-9
2. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 140 - Special Needs and the Inclusive Classroom
1. Richey, D. D., & Wheeler, J. J. (2000). Inclusive Early Childhood Education. New York: Thomson Delmar Learning.
ISBN 10: 0-7668-0273-6
2. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 142 - Music and Movement for the Young Child
1. Pica, Rae. (2010) Experiences in Music & Movement: Birth to Age Eight (4th ed.). New York: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
eText ISBN 10: 1-4390-2520-7
ISBN 10: 1-4283-9972-0
2. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 144 - Math and Science for the Young Child
1. Charlesworth, Rosalind. (2010). Math and Science for Young Children (6th ed.). Cengage Learning.
eText ISBN 10: 1-4390-2344-1
ISBN 10: 1-4283-7586-4
2. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 146 - Language and Literacy for Young Children
1. Otto, Beverly W. (2010). Language Development in Early Childhood (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Merrill.
eText ISBN 10: 0-13-501977-X
ISBN 10: 0135019699
2. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 148 - Creative Art for the Young Child
1. Schirrmacher, F. (6th ed.). (2009). Art and Creative Development for Young Children. New York: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
ISBN 10: 1428359206
2. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
ECED 150 - Spiritual Formation of Young Children
1. Garlett, Marti W. & Hess, Valerie E. (2004). Habits of a Child's Heart. NavPress: Colorado Springs, Colorado.
ISBN 10: 1576834271
2. Stonehouse, Catherine. (1998). Joining Children on the Spiritual Journey. BridgePoints Books Grand Rapids, Michigan.
ISBN 10: 0801058074
3. Keeler, Debbi. (2007). Open Hearts Open Doors. Association of Christian Schools International. This book can only be ordered through Founders Bookstore. It is in PDF form and will be emailed. Select 'PICKUP AT VU BOOKSTORE', not a shipping fee.
To purchase your textbooks online please follow the steps below or go to Founders Online Bookstore for "How To" options. You may wish to print this page before beginning.
Step 1: Go to the Founders Bookstore website. For eTexts go to: http://www.coursesmart.com.
Step 2: Under Search by Course a pull down menu will appear and you will click on Main - SPS/ECED Spring 2010 and press GO.
Step 3: Under Select a Course-Department click on ECED-EARLY EDUCATION.
Step 4: Under Select a Course-Course click on the class you are signing up for. Wait a moment for the list to load and then scroll down to see the textbooks for that course. The textbook information will appear with prices, etc. You can choose either New or Used under 'Type' for your textbook and then click add selected books to cart. The next screen gives you the opportunity to purchase textbooks for another class. Follow the same procedure starting with #3. If you are not purchasing more textbooks, click continue to checkout.
Step 5: Please check to be sure these are the textbooks you are ordering. When you are ready, click checkout and if you are ordering online for the first time you will be prompted to setup a login/password. You will need to create one and then continue with the purchasing process.
Attention International Students: Please contact the bookstore directly to find out what your shipping cost will be at: foundersclerk@vanguard.edu.