Antiracism and cultural competence, when incorporated into early childhood education, can powerfully impact young children's social and emotional development.
This accessible introduction to the history of early childhood education emphasises the role of history and philosophy in early childhood practice today.
This accessible introduction to the history of early childhood education emphasises the role of history and philosophy in early childhood practice today.
'Developing Early Literacy presents an interesting range of literacy-related topics which address issues of current importance to early years practice and, in places, question current thinking.
'This informative and wide-ranging book argues persuasively for the value of multiple perspectives, both international and disciplinary, in the study and practice of early childhood education, because they feed our imaginations and provoke us to think.
'Developing Early Literacy presents an interesting range of literacy-related topics which address issues of current importance to early years practice and, in places, question current thinking.
'This informative and wide-ranging book argues persuasively for the value of multiple perspectives, both international and disciplinary, in the study and practice of early childhood education, because they feed our imaginations and provoke us to think.
In the early years sector all practitioners are now expected to engage in work-based research, as a means of improving practice and demonstrating leadership.
By exploring the key issues, arguments and messages that exist in the field this book provides an international, comparative look at aspects of early childhood education and care.
By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this book supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years.
Designed to facilitate professional development and critical reflection in the leadership of services for children and families, this book will enhance the understanding of readers from a range of disciplines and at varying levels of study.
'The book gives excellent insight of current Early Years topics by covering international educational approaches and discussing the need to professionalise the sector.
Working with Babies and Children is essential for all who work with children under three due to its combination of theory and practice, clear writing, and pedagogical material.
The Third Edition of this popular book reflects contemporary research as well as thinking about the role and value of play in learning and development, within and beyond early childhood.
Margaret Carr's seminal work on Learning Stories was first published by SAGE in 2001, and this widely acclaimed approach to assessment has since gained a huge international following.
Working with Babies and Children is essential for all who work with children under three due to its combination of theory and practice, clear writing, and pedagogical material.
'The book gives excellent insight of current Early Years topics by covering international educational approaches and discussing the need to professionalise the sector.
The Third Edition of this popular book reflects contemporary research as well as thinking about the role and value of play in learning and development, within and beyond early childhood.
Designed to facilitate professional development and critical reflection in the leadership of services for children and families, this book will enhance the understanding of readers from a range of disciplines and at varying levels of study.
`I particularly enjoyed Judith Roden's chapter "e;Young Children Are Natural Scientists"e; especially her thoughts on children's drawings, which puncture some popular assumptions' - Times Educational Supplement, Friday Magazine`This expertly argued and fascinating book seeks to redress the balance; it places the child firmly at the centre of the educational process and examines in detail the many and varied factors (such as health and physical development, play, stress, and early intervention) which affect the way in which the young child learns and develops' - Who Minds`Tricia David, an internationally recognized expert in early years education, has brought together 11 tutors from Canterbury Christ Church University College to "e;encourage debate and disagreement"e;.
`For any teacher or school wanting to set up a buddy scheme, or to explore the possibility of doing so, this book contains some useful suggestions, ideas and guidelines.
`Not only does this book offer a great deal of insight into evaluating early childhood services, it also provides a focal point for those interested in establishing goals, objectives and evaluation criteria for their own early childhood programmes' - Early Years`Quality' has become a priority issue for all concerned with early childhood care and education services.
Includes CD-RomBy combining the traditional classroom activity of reading stories with Circle Time, these activities provide students with opportunities to practise listening, expressing ideas, asking questions, using imagination, making predictions, experimenting with thinking and learning strategies and collaborating with other students.
