Advanced Early Years Care and Education

Advanced Early Years Care and Education

Author: Iain MacLeod-Brudenell

Publisher: Heinemann

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 562

ISBN-13: 9780435401788

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This core textbook for foundation degrees covers the content of the 12 core outcomes at the appropriate depth and breadth giving students a complete grounding in the basics of the subject.


Becoming a Practitioner in the Early Years

Becoming a Practitioner in the Early Years

Author: Rose Envy

Publisher: Learning Matters

Published: 2013-04-17

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1446281701

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An accessible text for students of the early years examining the role of the practitioner in the early years. A core text for all practice related modules.


Observing Children From Birth to 6

Observing Children From Birth to 6

Author: Carole Sharman

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2022-05-19

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1350135410

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Observation is an essential skill for all who work as carers and educators of children. It is the key way to assess a child's stage of development, to asses their progress, alert you to their needs, to plan for their teaching and to enjoy each child's unique qualities. Now thoroughly updated to cover new policies, trends and regulations in line with EYFS Statutory Framework (2021), this book offers a focused guide to observational techniques that will enable you to become a skilled practitioner. This new edition includes main development checkpoints in the first six years of life under the headings of the three prime areas and four Specific areas of the EYFS. The second section of this chapter describes theoretical perspectives of children's development and encourages students to research and analyze theories in order to complete a series of challenging activities. Pedagogical features include chapter objectives, key questions, chapter summaries, case studies and a set of activities to assist planning which includes considering sustainability and conservation within the early childhood environment. It offers focused guidance for the early years sector. Written primarily for trainee and practicing teachers, and those studying for foundation and undergraduate degrees in Childhood Studies, this book is key reading for a range of childcare practitioners who work in a variety of settings, including nurseries, hospitals and home.


Schemas in the Early Years

Schemas in the Early Years

Author: Cath Arnold

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2022-08-10

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 1000592189

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Evolved through conversations with key early childhood education experts, Schemas in the Early Years focuses on the value of ‘repeated patterns’ of action or ‘schemas’ in young children’s play. It stimulates readers to ask questions of themselves, to watch children closely, and to create a dialogue with parents and other educators as well. Contributors to this fascinating book discuss their observation of children in naturalistic situations when they are deeply involved in play and identify topics or themes that can be linked to and inspire professional development opportunities. This book provides an antidote to beginning with the curriculum rather than the child and really considers children as learners. Each chapter focuses on young children and schemas, considering a wide age range from babies to children attending statutory schooling. Schemas in the Early Years is an accessible and inspiring text and serves as essential reading for educators wanting to think further and in more depth about schemas. Newcomers to schema theory or anyone currently using schema theory to understand children will also find these enquiries useful. All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to Shelter – the housing and homelessness charity.


Exploring childhood in a comparative context

Exploring childhood in a comparative context

Author: Mabel Ann Brown

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-09-05

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 113649944X

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Exploring Childhood in a Comparative Context meets an increasing need for students focusing on early childhood to be familiar with alternative practices in other countries. Providing a ready-made source of information about a wide range of countries including Finland, the Netherlands, the United States, New Zealand, Japan, South Africa and many more, the book clearly describes the way each country understands and conceptualises childhood. Each chapter includes contextual information about the country, an introduction to the theory that has shaped practice and describes the curriculum for pre-school and primary education. Including vignettes from practitioners working in each country to illustrate practice, the chapters explore key themes such as: Child development Parental involvement Teaching and learning Professionalism Assessment Pupil experience. Accessibly written and including opportunities for reflection, this timely new book will give students a valuable insight into alternative education systems that is essential if they are to become practitioners with a current and global approach.


Advanced Early Years

Advanced Early Years

Author: Iain MacLeod-Brudenell

Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books

Published: 2008-08

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 9780435401009

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Offers information that students need at Levels 4 and 5. This book includes recommendations for further reading. It is suitable for sector-endorsed Early Years Foundation Degrees, NVQ/SVQ Level 4 in Children's Care, Learning and Development and other comparable qualifications.


You, Me and Montessori

You, Me and Montessori

Author: Grace Bosman

Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore

Published: 2019-06-18

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 1543751849

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This is a Montessori book like no other. It takes the two extreme ends of the world of Montessorian pedagogy and bring them into sync with a refreshed unity of purpose—exploring how to best educate the whole child. The theoretical chapters are comprehensive and profound, only to be challenged and tested by the numerous case studies, practical applications, and teacher reflections. Though the former is not age-specific, the practical experiences cover the kindergarten age groups. You, Me and Montessori is an excellent handbook for the student teacher, a great guide for the practicing teacher, and a got-to-have resource for the Montessori parent.


Early Years Management in Practice

Early Years Management in Practice

Author: Maureen Daly

Publisher: Heinemann

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780435401405

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Fully up to date with the latest information and theories, this text supports students and practitioners working in early years management.


Early Years for Levels 4, 5 and Foundation Degree Second Edition

Early Years for Levels 4, 5 and Foundation Degree Second Edition

Author: Francisca Veale

Publisher: Hodder Education

Published: 2020-07-27

Total Pages: 675

ISBN-13: 1510482717

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Engage learners with this new and fully updated edition that covers core topics across all aspects of Early Years. This comprehensive full-colour textbook will build knowledge and understanding, from traditional theory to cutting-edge research, and from updated legislative and regulatory frameworks, to effective practice examples. - Benefit from the expert knowledge of authoritative contributors, skilfully edited by Dr Francisca Veale. - Content carefully matched to core modules offered on higher level early years programmes. - New and relevant material covering literacy, numeracy and digital literacy. Who is this book for? Early Years for Levels 4 & 5 and the Foundation Degree is an authoritative and accessible course textbook for anyone studying at Levels 4 and 5, whether a Foundation Degree, HNC/HND, the first year of an undergraduate programme or other higher vocational qualifications related to early years or early childhood studies. It is also relevant to those working towards Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).


Child Development for Early Years Students and Practitioners

Child Development for Early Years Students and Practitioners

Author: Sally Neaum

Publisher: Learning Matters

Published: 2022-06-23

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 152979448X

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This accessible guide to child development is for students of degrees and foundation degrees in Early Years, Early Childhood Studies and related disciplines and for early years practitioners. *Introduces the context of child development *Develops an understanding of development and of how early years practitioners can support this *Explores the biological/social debate, and the importance of holistic development *Examines factors affecting development and includes a chapter on reflective practice *Considers the complexity of children′s development and argues that is is not always a straight forward progression This fifth edition: *is updated in line with the new EYFS and the updated Development Matters; *is updated to include child development learning from 0-8 *includes up-to-date guidance on assessment processes in the Early Years; *includes a new section with key knowledge on well known theories of child development.