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Learning in Early Childhood
A Whole Child Approach from birth to 8

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November 2011 | 264 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this book supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years. Drawing on case studies from a wide range of early years settings, the chapters consider how the different professions in education, health and social care can work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all young children.

Included are chapters on:

·theories of learning

·partnerships with parents and carers

·motivation and self-esteem

·diversity

·inclusion

·thinking skills

·approaches to play

·engaging early learners

·leadership and management

·multi-agency working

The links made between theory and practice, and the practical suggestions for how to make this happen in any early years setting, make this book a vital text for all early years students.

 
PART ONE: HOW YOUNG CHILDREN LEARN
Pat Beckley
Historical Perspectives
Pat Beckley
Theories of Learning
Pat Beckley
Partnerships with Parents/Carers
Pat Beckley
Pedagogy in Practice
 
PART TWO: SUPPORTING YOUNG CHILDREN'S LEARNING
Pat Beckley
Motivation and Self-Esteem
Sue Lambert
Inclusion and 'Educating' the Whole Child
Helen Hendry
Diversity in the Early Years
Sharon Marsden
Thinking Skills
 
PART THREE: ORGANIZING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Lindy Nahmad-Williams
Approaches to Play
Jane Johnston
Enabling Environments
Alison Jakins
Learning and Teaching Styles
Pat Beckley
Leadership and Management in Early Years Settings
 
PART FOUR: ISSUES IN PRACTICE
Becky Glenton
Engaging Early Learners
Pat Beckley
The Social Context
Anita Soni
Multi-Agency Working
Liz Creed
Forward Thinking and Forward Practice

A useful general text to introduce our students to a range of aspects relevant to a number of modules on our course, but of particular use to managing and supporting the curriculum.

Mrs Mary-Louise Maynes
Education, Bishop Grosseteste College
August 2, 2012

An excellent book. This has been extensively used in the classroom and we have recommended it to the students.

Mrs Jan Roberts
Childcare, Herefordshire College of Technology
July 9, 2012

A must for any child care student as they will refer back to the book time after time throughout their course. A very usefull book for understanding how children learn too.

Mrs Karen Cooke
health and social care, Bolton Community College
July 6, 2012

The book provides short summaries of learning theories and pionners in EY. It could be useful as a first stop for students before they carry out further research on the subject

Ms Kyara Cuningham-Rojas
Education Studies, Croydon College
June 29, 2012

An accessible text where students can both consider ideas about learning and applications to early childhood. The strength of this text is the multiple perspectives which provoke readers to understand the complexities and interesting pedagogies of early childhood education. The holistic approach to educating the child embedded in the models discussed.Case studies and objectives useful for reflections.

Dr Estelle Martin
CHILDREN,YOUNG PEOPLE & EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY CAMPUS SUFFOLK
June 27, 2012

Good overview of a range of aspects for students wishing to work with children, young people and families.

Mrs Karen Southern
School of Education and Community, Glyndwr University
June 21, 2012

Substantial contributions by the editor, and practice-based specialists, make this an informative addition to the recommended reading lists for students on a range of Early Childhood related programmes in Higher Education.

Dr Margaret Simms
Department of Applied Studies for Life Long Learning , Bishop Grosseteste College
June 14, 2012

This book is a fresh , easy read book for students and lecturers. It has a friendly format meaning it is easy to read cover to cover or to flick through to find information you specifically want. It has some useful case studies that I have planned to use in sessions and then continues with areas for discussion. a very valuable book.

Mrs Helen Chester (Christie)
Health & Social Care, Somerset College of Arts & Technology
May 25, 2012

absolutely brilliant. Engaging and well written, it received positive feedback from students.

Miss Victoria Sheridan
Department of Health and Caring, North-West Kent College of Technology
May 5, 2012

Holistic approach to children's learning. Case studies and an integrated approach to children's learning. Helpful resource.

Ms Sue Kellas
Child Care and education, Penwith College
March 15, 2012

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