Observing learning in early childhood /

Louis, Stella,

Observing learning in early childhood / Stella Louis. - 131 pages ; 25 cm

Includes index.

1. Why Observations Matter -- 2. The Cycle of Observation -- 3. The Network for Learning -- 4. The 12 Features of Play -- 5. Schemas -- 6. Observing and Identifying Schemas -- 7. Interpreting Learning -- 8. Reflecting on Observations and Links to the Curriculum -- 9. Observations as a Tool--Sharing Observations with Parents and Colleagues -- 10. Translating Professional Knowledge into Practice.

This book is a concise and accessible guide to observation as a tool for supporting learning for children aged 0-5. It provides comprehensive coverage of the what, why, and how of observation, brought to life with extensive case studies and contextualised alongside other crucial Early Years' topics, including child development and play. This book encourages readers to consider their own context and practice, with reflective questions at the end of each chapter and specific chapters on linking observations to the curriculum and sharing insights with parents and colleagues. The focus on both learning and self-reflection makes Observing Learning in Early Childhood ideal for students, newly qualified teachers, and current practitioners alike -- Back cover.

9781529767803 1529767806 9781529767797 1529767792

2022939612

GBC2K0862 bnb

020801692 Uk


Early childhood education.
Observation (Educational method)

LB1731.6 / .L68 2023

372.21

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