A Critical Companion to Early Childhood
- Michael Reed - University of Worcester, UK
- Rosie Walker - Worcester University
Early Childhood Curriculum
In this stimulating and provocative book the editors have drawn together a diverse and international range of respected authors, each of whom has taken a critical approach to the contentious question of how you define and achieve quality early childhood services. It is a book designed to provoke and promote critical dialogue and discourse amongst practitioners and students through critical engagement with the position of the authors within the text. I believe anyone who reads this book will be inspired and motivated to challenge and extend their thinking and professional practice, adopting the critical stance which lies at the heart of quality services for children and families.
Professor Chris Pascal, Director of Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC)
Early childhood is a complex and important area of study where it is important to develop your critical thinking and reflect upon key issues. This book will help do both.
It explores interrelated topics such as:
- Child development
- Play
- Safeguarding
- Professionalism
- Curriculum and Policy
Each chapter will not only engage with what you need to know but help you develop your academic skills.
The book also comes with lots of online resources and include:
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Podcasts from the authors of each chapter so you can better understand the key concepts
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PowerPoints to help you revise the essential information
- Journal articles related to each chapter provide further reading
Michael Reed and Rosie Walker are both Senior Lecturers in Early Childhood at the Institute of Education, University of Worcester.
Supplements
Useful, comprehensive text that offers a perspective on relevant themes across our programme.
A really useful addition to the market - recommended to students on our new Early Childhood Studies degree
An excellent book supporting students through critical reflection within the Early Years. highly recommended.
A very useful general text book that supports students to develop their reflective practice skills as well as their knowledge and understanding in relation to early years. The variety of cghapter content supports a wide range of modules on our Foundation Degree in Early Years.
Thought provoking. Very suitable for developing critical reflective stance.
Excellent book that critically examines Early Childhood. Absolute must for all ECS students.
An interesting book, it extends opportunities to learn by offering many examples of 'further reading'. The critical learning activities may also be useful.
A insightful and critical look into the discipline of early childhood practice that analyses how quality services can be achieved whilst meeting societal and political agendas. A must read for those in Higher Education undertaking a related Early Childhood Studies degree.
Essential reading to support several modules on the foundation degree course.
The critical learning activities add a lovely dimension to this book
Sage College Publishing
