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.
An excellent update of this book which explains schemas with suitable examples.
We have used previous editions of this book, it is one students often want to buy for themselves and I will be ordering a copy for our library too.
The section on how to implement thinking skills into the classroom gave practical advice. Accessible, relevant information throughout the book.
A wonderful extension to the much loved work on Schemas by Professor Cathy Nutbrown. Those who are interested in the facsinating world of young children will never tire of extending their understanding of young children's ability to make sense of the world as told in this thought provoking text.
although this is a re-print there is much new work here that brings the book up-to-date. This makes the text eve more valuable than it was before!
This an excellent book if you need to understand or refesh your knowledge of schemas and yound childrens learning
This is a valuable book for any childcare practitioner to have on their shelf. Cathy Nutbrown has updated her book and has again given insight into the way children learn.
This book is invaluable for both practitioners and students who are working within the field of early years. Cathy Nutbrown has succeeded in making explicit the close relationship of thought and action as children develop and enhance their thinking. The inclusion of the many examples given in the text enable practitioners to relate to and engage with strong early years practice.
Cathy Nutbrown is an inspiring writer and understands children and what make them tick,a book I will reccommend not just to my students but to all Early years pratitioners I come in contact with.
yet again cathy has been able to discuss issues surrounding childrens development which can be used be new and more experienced students and practitioners alike.
