Early Childhood Education: Current realities and future priorities

Author:   Cathy Nutbrown
Publisher:   Sage Publications Ltd
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9781529600070


Pages:   216
Publication Date:   20 February 2023
Format:   Hardback
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*** DRAFT OBC - NOT YET AUTHOR APPROVED *** This book provides an overview of current practice, policy, and research in early childhood education across the UK. It brings together chapters on all core aspects of early years education and spotlighting vital new areas, including: the environment; anti-racist teaching; gender, LGBT+ and inclusive practices; the impact of poverty. Each chapter is written by established and emerging stars in the field and features: * an overview of research in the field * a critique of relevant policy * examples from current practice * an agenda for the future * suggestions for further reaching and resources. This text is an accessible and comprehensive read for students and practitioners in the early years sector alike.

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Author:   Cathy Nutbrown
Publisher:   Sage Publications Ltd
Imprint:   Sage Publications Ltd
Weight:   0.530kg
ISBN:  

9781529600070


ISBN 10:   1529600073
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   20 February 2023
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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The Centrality of Play in Early Childhood - Nancy Stewart, Kierna Corr, and Julia Henderson Early Years Curriculum: Past, Present and Future Trajectories - Verity Campbell-Barr and Sasha Tregenza-May Understanding Young Children’s Learning Through Observation And Assessment: Homing In On Fascinations - Sue Allingham and Nicola Brinning Developing A Culture of Sustainability in Early Childhood Education - Alison Featherbe, Louise Lloyd-Evans, and Helen Moylett A Grassroots Approach To Developing Early Years Outdoor Experiences: Building A Community Of Practice - Elizabeth Henderson, Emma Gordon, Helen McKinnon, Jacqueline Bremner, and Maggie MacDonald Working With Families To Support Young Children’s Learning - Cathy Nutbrown and Becky Cook Transitions In Early Childhood Education And Care, Across Time And Day To Day: A Scottish Perspective - Aline-Wendy Dunlop, Lisa Barnes, and Myra McRobbie Inclusive Education For Young Children With Special Educational Needs And Disabilities: Multiple Perspectives - Jan Georgeson, Helen Adams, Emma Short, and Kate Ullman Race, Anti-Discrimination, And Work To Combat The Effects Of Discrimination On Early Years Practitioners And Children - Stella Louis, Sally Cave, and Nazma Meah Gender and LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practice in Early Childhood - Shaddai Tembo and Fifi Benham Combatting The Effects Of Poverty On The Outcomes Of Young Children And Their Families: The Role Of Children’s Centres - Kathy Sylva and Lesley Curtis The Early Years Workforce: Roles, Qualifications, And Experiences - Nathan Archer and David Yates Leadership in Early Childhood Education - Elizabeth Wood, Louise Kay, and Jessica Travers An Agenda For The Future Of Early Childhood Education - Cathy Nutbrown and Beatrice Merrick

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Cathy Nutbrown is President of Early Education and Professor of Education in the School of Education at the University of Sheffield. Her research over the last 30 years, has focussed on young children’s learning and work with parents to support young children’s literacy development.  She won an ESRC Award for Research with Outstanding Impact on Society and a Nursery World Lifetime Achievement Award. She is author of over 150 publications including Early Literacy Work with Families (with Hannon and Morgan, Sage, 2005), Early Childhood Educational Research (Sage, 2019), and Home Learning Environments for Young Children (with Clough, Davies and Hannon, Sage, 2022).

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