
Early Childhood Studies Reflective Reader
Learning Matters Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 3. September 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-84445-119-7 (ISBN)
Description
In an increasingly significant and complex multi-agency field, this is an accessible and stimulating text which brings together essential readings and allows students to actively engage with the key themes in the study of early childhood. The book offers key readings which address the essential topics, while reflective exercises and questions enable students to explore their own learning. Core themes run throughout the book, and are highlighted by the introductory and final chapters. Readers will learn to relate their understanding to the new EYP standards, and to reflect on their own philosophy and beliefs as an Early Years professional.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Exeter
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 171 mm
Weight
305 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84445-119-7 (9781844451197)
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Persons
Helena Mitchell is Academic Group Head for Child Development and Education. She contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate work across the Institute of Education. She worked as an infant teacher in Inner London for many years, latterly as deputy headteacher of a large nursery and infants' school. Her research work has focused on early years' topics, including early literacy. She is also currently working on two projects with ESCalate (the Education centre for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education), one focused on early years' and the other on student employability. Mary Wild is Field Chair for Early Childhood Studies. Mary is a qualified teacher with experience in both the primary and early years sectors. She has recently been awarded a DPhil at Oxford University for her research thesis investigating the use of ICT in early years classrooms. Additional research interests include early childhood literacy. Mary is also a member of the British Psychological Society. Nick Swarbrick is course leader for the Early Years Sector-Endorsed Foundation Degree and contributes to teaching on the Primary PGCE, where he leads the Early Years Specialism, and on the undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Studies, with a main focus of professional development in the Early Years. He has a developing research and teaching role in how young children explore the outdoors environment. Rachel Friedman is Senior Lecturer in Early Years. She has had a wide range of early years experiences, working in a variety of public and private programs with children from birth through age 5. She has also worked with teachers and parents in a range of different settings. She is also currently a doctoral student at the University of London's Institute of Education.
Content
Introduction
Theme One: National initiatives
The role of policymakers/Rights and responsibilities
Interagency and multi-disciplinary working
Theme Two: Development in the Early Years
The nature of learning
Developing as a strong and healthy child
Theme Three: Children and families
The family and its role in development
Listening to Children in the Early Years
Theme four: A curriculum for early learning
Play and its role in early learning
Formal and Informal curricula
Professionalism in Practice in the Early Years
Theme One: National initiatives
The role of policymakers/Rights and responsibilities
Interagency and multi-disciplinary working
Theme Two: Development in the Early Years
The nature of learning
Developing as a strong and healthy child
Theme Three: Children and families
The family and its role in development
Listening to Children in the Early Years
Theme four: A curriculum for early learning
Play and its role in early learning
Formal and Informal curricula
Professionalism in Practice in the Early Years