This book introduces all the most important aspects of early years care and education, and helps you develop the key academic skills you need to study at degree level. Each chapter introduces the major concepts and theories which allow you to explore the foundations of key early childhood issues such as: • Children’s rights • The Early Years curriculum • How child learn and develop • Health and well-being. They then move on to look as such important topics for study such as: • How to search primary sources, such as policy documents and journals • How to use your personal experience in studying • How to develop critical reading and writing skills With specific learning features designed for different levels of study, this book will be invaluable to students from foundation to degree level. INDICE: PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO STUDYING EARLY CHILDHOODStudying for a Degree - Louise DrydenUpholding Children’s Rights in Early Years Settings - Carolyne WillowBecoming a Reflective Practitioner and Practitioner Research - Judy StevensonObservation and Assessment - Jonathan GlazzardPART TWO: HOW CHILDREN DEVELOPHow Children Develop - Penny MukherjiHow Children Learn - Linda PoundThe Importance of Play - Justine HowardPART THREE: INFLUENCING FACTORSThe Historical Background of Early Childhood Care and Education - Linda PoundSocial Inequalities - Gianna Knowles and Penny MukherjiHealth and Well-being - Penny MukherjiRecent Legislation and Policy Initiatives (1997–Present) - Tricia JohnsonPART FOUR: APPROACHES AND PRACTICECurricula and Pedagogic Principles in the Foundation Stage (0–5) - Edwina MitchellWorking in Partnership with Parents in Early Childhood Settings - Penny Mukherji and Vicky MummerySafeguarding and Protecting Children - Claire M. RichardsManagement and Leadership - Judy StevensonPART FIVE: IMPLEMENTING THE CURRICULUM Young Children’s Personal, Social and Emotional Development: Foundations of Being - Julia Manning-MortonCommunication, Literacy and ICT - Louise DrydenPhysical Development and the Role of the Physical Environment - Rita WhiteSpecific Areas of Learning (Mathematics, Understanding of the World, Expressive Arts and Design) - Ros GarrickTransitions - Hilary FabianGlossaryIndex
- ISBN: 978-1-4462-5529-2
- Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 432
- Fecha Publicación: 06/02/2014
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