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OverviewThis book is an excellent resource for gaining understanding about the fundamental principles of ICT in the Foundation Stage curriculum... The principles of good practice in this book will not be outdated by new products or trends. The book is a well-balanced blend of theory and application. It has certainly helped to provoke and resolve ideas about the use of ICT in our settings. - Nursery World. This book helps readers understand how very young children (from birth to six) develop an early awareness, and subsequently develop their knowledge, skills and understandings of information and communication technologies (ICTs). The rapid growth of ICT has prompted concerns among parents, educators and policy-makers over the suitability of many educational applications, and electronic toys, for young children. However, evidence is presented to show that the use of ICT by young children is compatible with the principles of a developmentally appropriate curriculum (DAe. In fact, the authors argue that used imaginatively, many applications of ICT can make a significant and unique contribution to children's social and cognitive development.; This is a significant book for students, parents, carers, teachers, and other professionals who want to provide a rich learning environment in education, and in teaching and supervising research in the early years. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Siraj-Blatchford , David Whitebread , Siraj-BlatchfordPublisher: Open University Press Imprint: Open University Press ISBN: 9786610948055ISBN 10: 6610948054 Publication Date: 01 January 2003 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |