Learning in Early Childhood : A Whole Child Approach from Birth to 8

by Pat Beckley

• ISBN13: 9781849204040
• ISBN10: 1849204047
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-12-06
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Summary

By 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.

Table of Contents

How Young Children Learn

Historical Perspectives

Theories of Learning

Partnerships with Parents/Carers

Pedagogy in Practice

Supporting Young Children's Learning

Motivation and Self-Esteem

Inclusion and 'Educating' the Whole Child

Diversity in the Early Years

Thinking Skills

Organizing The Learning Environment

Approaches to Play

Enabling Environments

Learning and Teaching Styles

Leadership and Management in Early Years Settings

Issues in Practice

Engaging Early Learners

The Social Context

Multi-Agency Working

Forward Thinking and Forward Practice

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