Early Years Work-Based Learning
1st Edition
Published on 2. August 2010
136 pages
978-1-84445-617-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book supports students on foundation degrees and degrees in Early Years and Early Childhood Studies that have a work-based element. An essential introduction to becoming a professional in the sector, it begins by looking at work-based learning and goes on to cover study, research skills and essential subject knowledge. It includes activities to help students increase their confidence and get the most out of their course. Essential information on Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) considers the current scene and the future of the sector.
Reviews / Votes
"The perfect introduction to the expectations of an Early Years Foundation degree student. The guide is not only excellent for the new student, it is also beneficial throughout their studies as there is relevance to many other modules." (Lecturer, University Centre Doncaster)All prices
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-84445-617-8 (9781844456178)
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Penny Farrelly
Early Years Work-Based Learning
Book
08/2010
1st Edition
Learning Matters Ltd
€63.30
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Person
Penny Farrelly comes from a Health Visiting background and is passionate about the health and well being of young children. She teaches evidence based practice on the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme and has helped to develop the Sector Endorsed Foundation Degree Early Years and the BA (Hons) Practice Development (Early Years) for both of which she is a Senior Lecturer. She is also co-course leader for the Foundation Degree Working with Children and Young People, all at Buckinghamshire New University.
Content
Introduction - work-based learning for Early Years and Early Childhood Studies
The Early Years sector in the UK - the current context
Early Years study
Becoming an early years professional
Supporting children's learning and development in practice - developing your specialist knowledge
Current debates in Early Years education and provision
The future - Early Years Professional Status
The Early Years sector in the UK - the current context
Early Years study
Becoming an early years professional
Supporting children's learning and development in practice - developing your specialist knowledge
Current debates in Early Years education and provision
The future - Early Years Professional Status
