Supporting Ict in the Early Years

by Siraj-Blatchford, John; Whitebread, David

• ISBN13: 9780335209439
• ISBN10: 0335209432
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Open University Press

Summary

The primary aim of this new volume in the Supporting Early Learning series is to help 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 (DAC). 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. The authors show how parents and other carers, teachers, and other professionals are already providing a rich learning environment in this area of experience.

Author Biography

David Whitebread is a Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Developmental Psychology and Early Years Education at the University of Cambridge.

Table of Contents

Series editors' preface	vi
An integrated approach to ICT education	1	(14)
ICT in the home, the local environment and early years education	15	(14)
Responding to the differing needs of children	29	(13)
Programmable toys and control technology	42	(18)
Interactive stories, simulated environments and adventure games	60	(19)
Creativity, communication and the computer	79	(12)
Conclusions: The way forward	91	(10)
Glossary of terms	101	(4)
Appendix A NAEYC position statement: Technology and young children - ages 3 through 8	105	(12)
Appendix B Ergonomics	117	(2)
Appendix C Source of resources referred to in this book	119	(6)
Appendix D Where to find out more	125	(2)
References	127	(7)
Index	134