Learning in Early Childhood

A Whole Child Approach from birth to 8

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this book supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years. Drawing on case studies from a wide range of early years settings, the chapters consider how the different professions in education, health and social care can work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all young children.

Included are chapters on:

·theories of learning

·partnerships with parents and carers

·motivation and self-esteem

·diversity

·inclusion

·thinking skills

·approaches to play

·engaging early learners

·leadership and management

·multi-agency working

The links made between theory and practice, and the practical suggestions for how to make this happen in any early years setting, make this book a vital text for all early years students.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2011-11-04
Mått186 x 232 x 15 mm
Vikt490 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor264
Upplaga1
FörlagSAGE Publications
ISBN9781849204057

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PART ONE: HOW YOUNG CHILDREN LEARNHistorical Perspectives - Pat BeckleyTheories of Learning - Pat BeckleyPartnerships with Parents/Carers - Pat BeckleyPedagogy in Practice - Pat BeckleyPART TWO: SUPPORTING YOUNG CHILDREN′S LEARNINGMotivation and Self-Esteem - Pat BeckleyInclusion and ′Educating′ the Whole Child - Sue LambertDiversity in the Early Years - Helen HendryThinking Skills - Sharon MarsdenPART THREE: ORGANIZING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTApproaches to Play - Lindy Nahmad-WilliamsEnabling Environments - Jane JohnstonLearning and Teaching Styles - Alison JakinsLeadership and Management in Early Years Settings - Pat BeckleyPART FOUR: ISSUES IN PRACTICEEngaging Early Learners - Becky GlentonThe Social Context - Pat BeckleyMulti-Agency Working - Anita SoniForward Thinking and Forward Practice - Liz Creed

′This book offers a comprehensive and well-structured overview of the early years. The traditons of good practice are conveyed alongside recent developments in our understanding of learning and teaching in the early years′ - Pat Broadhead, Professor of Playful Learning. Leeds Metropolitan University ′Each of the chaptes include learning objectives, case studies, points for discussion and suggestions for further reading, making this a useful text for both personal study and group reflection′- Early Years Update