
Independent Learning in the Foundation Stage
Featherstone (Publisher)
Published on 21. February 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-4081-4066-6 (ISBN)
Description
Developing children as independent learners starts in the early years. Scientific evidence as well as the experience of experts confirms that children between three and six learn most effectively by doing. This work looks at the theory of independent learning and describes how practitioners can plan and resource the early years.
Reviews / Votes
'This is a truly excellent read. It is one of those books that your lecturer or mentor, at college or university, would say: "If you don't have time to read any other books on the book list this term, make sure you read this one."' * Early Years Educator (May 2011) * 'There are great references dotted throughout the book, as well as wonderful case studies.' * Practical Pre-school (May 2011) *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
7 photos
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-4066-6 (9781408140666)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Ros Bayley | Sally Featherstone
Independent Learning in the Foundation Stage
E-Book
07/2013
1st Edition
Featherstone
€17.49
Available for download

Ros Bayley | Sally Featherstone
Independent Learning in the Foundation Stage
E-Book
07/2013
1st Edition
Featherstone
€17.49
Available for download
Persons
Sally Featherstone has a wealth of experience as a teacher, head teacher and a local authority adviser and inspector. In recent years, alongside her activities in publishing, Sally has continued to build a national reputation as a trainer and consultant in the Primary and Early Years field.
Following an extensive career as an early year's teacher Ros now works as an early year's consultant, trainer and storyteller. She has long believed in the importance of developing children's thinking skills and has written and co-written a wide range of resources to this end. She also believes that good spoken language is essential for the development of effective thinking, so consequently, much of her work has focused on supporting practitioners in this vital area of children's development.
Following an extensive career as an early year's teacher Ros now works as an early year's consultant, trainer and storyteller. She has long believed in the importance of developing children's thinking skills and has written and co-written a wide range of resources to this end. She also believes that good spoken language is essential for the development of effective thinking, so consequently, much of her work has focused on supporting practitioners in this vital area of children's development.