Learning in Early Childhood
A Whole Child Approach from birth to 8
1st Edition
Published on 4. November 2011
Book
Hardback
264 pages
978-1-84920-404-0 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
'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
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 196 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
697 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84920-404-0 (9781849204040)
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Pat Beckley is the Academic Co-ordinator 3-7 PGCE Primary at Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln.
Content
PART ONE: HOW YOUNG CHILDREN LEARN
Historical Perspectives - Pat Beckley
Theories of Learning - Pat Beckley
Partnerships with Parents/Carers - Pat Beckley
Pedagogy in Practice - Pat Beckley
PART TWO: SUPPORTING YOUNG CHILDREN'S LEARNING
Motivation and Self-Esteem - Pat Beckley
Inclusion and 'Educating' the Whole Child - Sue Lambert
Diversity in the Early Years - Helen Hendry
Thinking Skills - Sharon Marsden
PART THREE: ORGANIZING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Approaches to Play - Lindy Nahmad-Williams
Enabling Environments - Jane Johnston
Learning and Teaching Styles - Alison Jakins
Leadership and Management in Early Years Settings - Pat Beckley
PART FOUR: ISSUES IN PRACTICE
Engaging Early Learners - Becky Glenton
The Social Context - Pat Beckley
Multi-Agency Working - Anita Soni
Forward Thinking and Forward Practice - Liz Creed
Historical Perspectives - Pat Beckley
Theories of Learning - Pat Beckley
Partnerships with Parents/Carers - Pat Beckley
Pedagogy in Practice - Pat Beckley
PART TWO: SUPPORTING YOUNG CHILDREN'S LEARNING
Motivation and Self-Esteem - Pat Beckley
Inclusion and 'Educating' the Whole Child - Sue Lambert
Diversity in the Early Years - Helen Hendry
Thinking Skills - Sharon Marsden
PART THREE: ORGANIZING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Approaches to Play - Lindy Nahmad-Williams
Enabling Environments - Jane Johnston
Learning and Teaching Styles - Alison Jakins
Leadership and Management in Early Years Settings - Pat Beckley
PART FOUR: ISSUES IN PRACTICE
Engaging Early Learners - Becky Glenton
The Social Context - Pat Beckley
Multi-Agency Working - Anita Soni
Forward Thinking and Forward Practice - Liz Creed