Programming & planning in early childhood settings / Leonie Arthur, Bronwyn Beecher, Elizabeth Death, Sue Dockett, Sue Farmer.

Previous edition: 2014.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Setting the scene -- Children in the context of their families and communities -- Thinking about children, development and play -- Reflective and evaluative practice -- Developing philosophies -- Understanding the setting -- Curriculum approaches and pedagogies -- Assessing and planning for children's learning -- Relationships and interactions in children's learning -- Learning environments -- Journeys of change.

"Programming & Planning in Early Childhood Settings explores a range of approaches to curriculum and to documenting children’s learning in early childhood settings... Chapters reflect ongoing discussions about what is meant by the terms ‘planning’ and ‘programming’ in the context of early childhood, what is authentic curriculum for young children, and effective teaching strategies to extend young children’s learning. The strong focus on sociocultural theories of learning promotes awareness of children’s diverse experiences, competencies and learning styles, and helps readers recognise the need for collaborative partnerships between educators, children and families in order to develop appropriate programs."--Publisher's website.