Reflects the development of early years' services and the impact of recent social and legislative changes i.e. - full implementation of Childcare Act - increased EU funding for childcare services - Partnership 2000 commitment to the development of a national policy for childcare Examples given with suggested applications of theory to achive best practice Presents practical training in an acessible way with review questions at the end of each chapter Particularly suitable for students taking certificates, diplomas and degrees in early childhood education and NCVA courses in childcare Useful for students taking courses in education, applied social studies, psychology and related fields.
Reflects the development of early years' services and the impact of recent social and legislative changes i.e. - full implementation of Childcare Act - increased EU funding for childcare services - Partnership 2000 commitment to the development of a national policy for childcare Examples given with suggested applications of theory to achive best practice Presents practical training in an acessible way with review questions at the end of each chapter Particularly suitable for students taking certificates, diplomas and degrees in early childhood education and NCVA courses in childcare Useful for students taking courses in education, applied social studies, psychology and related fields.
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Noirin Hayes M.A. (Pysch.) , M.Ed., lectures in Psychology and Early Education at Dublin Institute of Technology, Rathmines. She is the author of 'The Case for a National Policy in Early Education' and 'A Window on Early Education in Ireland: The First National Report on the IEA Pre-primary Project'.
Noirin Hayes M.A. (Pysch.) , M.Ed., lectures in Psychology and Early Education at Dublin Institute of Technology, Rathmines. She is the author of 'The Case for a National Policy in Early Education' and 'A Window on Early Education in Ireland: The First National Report on the IEA Pre-primary Project'.
Introduction 1 Early Childhood Care and Education 2 Working with Children 3 Developing a Practical Skill: Observation 4 Child Development 5 Physical and Perceptual Development 6 The Development of Thinking 7 Language Development 8 Social Development 9 Encouraging Good Behaviour 10 Play and Learning 11 Applying Developmental Knowledge Glossary Recommended Reading References Index