Threads of Thinking
Schemas and Young Children's Learning
- Cathy Nutbrown - University of Sheffield, UK
Early Childhood Education
This book makes schema theory explicit in practice. Supported by numerous detailed examples and the discussion of difficult theoretical issues, it illustrates children's learning in areas such as literacy, maths and science.
This new edition includes:
- discussion on the need for professional development
- changes in early years pedagogy
- more discussion of theories of learning in relation to curriculum and teaching practices
- new examples of children's drawings
- new suggestions for using stories to support schemas.
Threads of Thinking is for early years practitioners who wish to support and develop children's learning.
Professor Cathy Nutbrown is Director of Studies in Early Childhood Education at the University of Sheffield.
A very good introduction to Schemas. This is a minor part of the module hence the supplemental status. If the module had a bigger focus on Schemas, this would be essential reading.
Very useful introduction to these topics and the exercises will be quite helpful as points of departure for class discussions. I would have expected nothing less from this author.
Very good when looking at child development and understanding how children learn.
An excellent text for students focussing on the Foundation Phase principles and practice.
This book will be useful for all ITE trainees. A particular strength is that it analyses schema theory which is crucial for trainees to understand.
The 4th Edition of this excellent text continues to offer many insights into the lives of young children as learners;underpinned by theoretical models as applied to practice. The case studies bring the children's understandings to life! The format is great for 'making sense' for ourselves about representations children use such as schema, mark making and drawing. The section at the end of each chapter with questions and activities help the reader to reflect and apply ideas to practice and situate these in a relevant way. Overall the theme of respect for children,parents and early childhood professionals is a strong theme that connects to understanding and responding to the diverse ways in which young children learn.
This is a really great all round text for students as an update to Cathy Nutbrown's previous edition. It is really interesting and useful text for all levels of Early Years study and I would recommend it as a worthwhile purchase to support Foundation Degree and Honours level students across many modules of study.
This is an excellent book that has been effectively updated to include current thinking. It is essential reading for all early years students as it is informative and accessible. Particular features of the 4th edition that I find extremely helpful are the questions and activities at the end of each chapter as agreat teaching aid. I also like the inclusion of more drawings of themselves by children as the students really relate to these visual images. The layout of the book is attractive on good quality paper and the addition of shaded boxes containing anecdotes and case studies facilitates reading. All round an excellent book that is essential reading for anyone working with young children.
I really like the way that this book is presented which makes it instantly engaging. It is really easy to dip in and out of, and will be a great help to the many students who have struggled to find appropriate texts explaining schema.
Depending on the focus for individual pathways through this self directed module - this text will prove valuable. Different career backgrounds - childminders, Early Years practioners and Local Authority family workers.
