TY  - BOOK
AU  - Beckley,Pat
TI  - Learning in early childhood: a whole child approach from birth to 8 
SN  - 1849204047
AV  - LB1139.3 .L43 2012
U1  - 372.210941 23
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Los Angeles
PB  - SAGE
KW  - Early childhood education
KW  - Great Britain
KW  - Curricula
KW  - Case studies
N1  - 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
N2  - By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this book supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years
ER  -