Overview

This book is about Gabby, an inquisitive girl who leads her own learning very effectively with support from the adults in her life. The author, her grandmother, draws on seven years of data from diaries, photos and Gabby’s own writing to consider her development and learning when cared for by both her parents and grandparents. Gabby builds on her experiences with her Latvian mother, English father and her elder sister as she faces and deals with transitions as she grows up. The chapters are presented in a chronological order as a ‘running record’ going from 0-1 year right through to 6-7 years and can be analysed through a range of theories and frameworks. With chapters considering theory and the data separately the reader can reach their own conclusions on child development before exploring the author’s analyses. Each chapter also considers the relevance of Ofsted’s Intent, Implementation and Impact framework and other theories and schemas. This book about one child's early development and learning is a fascinating insight into how young children learn for those studying or working in the early years field. It includes access to an online learning centre of video clips to bring the descriptions to life and provide further insight into Gabby’s development. ""This book is a testament to the power of quiet, attentive observation and its application to a range of disciplines beyond the therapeutic. ‘Observing Gabby’ will be of interest to Early Years practitioners who are keen to provide a setting conducive to holistic education, and those interested in the links between emotional well-being and learning."" Sarah Fielding, Infant Observation ""This carefully structured text will be helpful for anyone teaching or studying child development particularly with the addition of video materials to view alongside the book."" Mary Briggs FRSA, CMathTeach, APECS, SFHEA, FCCT, Principal Lecturer and Programme Lead for Childhood and Education (ECS and Ed Studies), Oxford Brookes University, UK ""This rich account of Gabby’s early childhood development takes the reader on an inspiring journey."" Shirley Allen, School of Health and Education, Middlesex University ""I would heartily recommend this book to any early years practitioner, who wants to better understand child development, improve the quality of their child observations and to develop their skill in linking the two seamlessly."" Andrea Layzell, Project Lead and Tutor, Bradford Birth to 19 Teaching School Alliance Dr Cath Arnold has worked in the field of Early Childhood for over 40 years, as a practitioner/teacher, researcher, lecturer and author. Her particular interests include child study; schemas and parental involvement. This is her fifth book focussing on close observation of the spontaneous actions of young children.

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Author:   Cath Arnold
Publisher:   Open University Press
Imprint:   Open University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 13.60cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.230kg
ISBN:  

9780335249978

ISBN 10:   0335249973
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   12 May 2021
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Important Events Introduction Chapter 1 - Gabby's First Year: Making Relationships including Attachment Theory - Physical Development - Cognitive Development Chapter 2 - From 1-2 years: Receptive and Expressive Language - Understanding the Effects of Her Actions - Beginning to Play Symbolically Chapter 3 - From 2-3 years: The Terrific Twos - Starting Nursery in the Baby Nest - Separation and Loss - Emerging Friendships Chapter 4 - From 3-4 years: Starting the Big Nursery - Forming firm friendships - Wider Experiences Chapter 5 - From 4-5 years: Visiting Latvia - Role Play - Starting School, Settling and Gaining Confidence- Visiting Tenerife - Face timing cousins in Australia Chapter 6 - From 5-6 years: Questions - Games - Being Teacher - Locating Events in Time Chapter 7 - From 6-7 years: Becoming a Proficient Swimmer - Seriating - Time and Duration - Reading for Pleasure - Being Teacher Concluding Thoughts

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