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

by Pat Beckley

• ISBN13: 9781849204057
• ISBN10: 1849204055
• Format: Paperback
• 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.

Author Biography

Pat Beckley is the Academic Co-ordinator 3-7 PGCE Primary at Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. vii
About the Editor and Contributors	p. viii
List of Tables and Figures	p. xi
Preface	p. xii
Introduction	p. xiii
How Young Children Learn	p. 1
Historical Perspectives	p. 5
Theories of Learning	p. 19
Partnerships with Parents/Carers	p. 33
Pedagogy in Practice	p. 43
Supporting Young Children's Learning	p. 61
Motivation and Self-esteem	p. 65
Inclusion and 'Educating' the Whole Child	p. 79
Diversity in the Early Years	p. 93
Thinking Skills	p. 107
Organising the Learning Environment	p. 119
Approaches to Play	p. 123
Enabling Environments	p. 137
Learning and Teaching Styles	p. 150
Leadership and Management in Early Years Settings	p. 163
Issues in Practice	p. 177
Engaging Early Learners	p. 181
The Social Context	p. 192
Multi-agency Working	p. 205
Forward Thinking and Forward Practice	p. 222
Conclusion	p. 235
Index	p. 236
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