Learning in early childhood : a whole child approach from birth to 8 /
Learning in early childhood : a whole child approach from birth to 8 /
Learning in early childhood : A whole child approach from birth to eight
edited by Pat Beckley.
- xvi, 245 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1: How young children learn. Historical perspectives ; Theories of learning ; Partnerships with parents/carers ; Pedagogy in practice / Pat Beckley -- pt. 2: 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 -- pt. 3: 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 -- pt. 4: 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.
By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this book supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years.
1849204047 9781849204040 1849204055 9781849204057
Early childhood education--Great Britain
Early childhood education--Curricula--Great Britain
Early childhood education--Great Britain--Case studies
LB1139.3 / .L43 2012
372.210941
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1: How young children learn. Historical perspectives ; Theories of learning ; Partnerships with parents/carers ; Pedagogy in practice / Pat Beckley -- pt. 2: 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 -- pt. 3: 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 -- pt. 4: 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.
By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this book supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years.
1849204047 9781849204040 1849204055 9781849204057
Early childhood education--Great Britain
Early childhood education--Curricula--Great Britain
Early childhood education--Great Britain--Case studies
LB1139.3 / .L43 2012
372.210941