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OverviewBy 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Pat BeckleyPublisher: Sage Publications Ltd Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd Dimensions: Width: 18.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.20cm Weight: 0.490kg ISBN: 9781849204057ISBN 10: 1849204055 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 04 November 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPART ONE: HOW YOUNG CHILDREN LEARN Historical Perspectives - Pat Beckley Theories of Learning - Pat Beckley Partnerships with Parents/Carers - Pat Beckley Pedagogy in Practice - Pat Beckley PART TWO: SUPPORTING YOUNG CHILDREN′S LEARNING Motivation and Self-Esteem - Pat Beckley Inclusion and ′Educating′ the Whole Child - Sue Lambert Diversity in the Early Years - Helen Hendry Thinking Skills - Sharon Marsden PART THREE: ORGANIZING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Approaches to Play - Lindy Nahmad-Williams Enabling Environments - Jane Johnston Learning and Teaching Styles - Alison Jakins Leadership and Management in Early Years Settings - Pat Beckley PART FOUR: ISSUES IN PRACTICE Engaging Early Learners - Becky Glenton The Social Context - Pat Beckley Multi-Agency Working - Anita Soni Forward Thinking and Forward Practice - Liz CreedReviews'This book offers a comprehensive and well-structured overview of the early years. The traditons of good practice are conveyed alongside recent developments in our understanding of learning and teaching in the early years' - Pat Broadhead, Professor of Playful Learning. Leeds Metropolitan University 'This book offers a comprehensive and well-structured overview of the early years. The traditons of good practice are conveyed alongside recent developments in our understanding of learning and teaching in the early years' - Pat Broadhead, Professor of Playful Learning. Leeds Metropolitan University 'This book offers a comprehensive and well-structured overview of the early years. The traditons of good practice are conveyed alongside recent developments in our understanding of learning and teaching in the early years' - Pat Broadhead, Professor of Playful Learning. Leeds Metropolitan University <hr color= GBP666666 size= 1px /> 'Each of the chaptes include learning objectives, case studies, points for discussion and suggestions for further reading, making this a useful text for both personal study and group reflection' - Early Years Update Author InformationPat Beckley is the Academic Co-ordinator 3-7 PGCE Primary at Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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