Learning in Early Childhood
A Whole Child Approach from birth to 8
- Pat Beckley - Bishop Grosseteste University College
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 care givers
- Motivation and self-esteem
- Diversity
- Inclusion
- Thinking skills
- Approaches to play
- Engaging early learners
- Leadership and management in early years settings
- 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.
Covers a wide range of issues associated with supporting children in the early years, a good introductory text for undergraduates studying the early years.
A recommended read to supplement learning at level 3. This book has so much information that can be used within many of the units being taught. The use of case studies helps to ensure understanding has taken place. I would recommend this book for all child care students.
Interesting background reading.
Well structured text for anybody undertaking Early Childhood Studies.
This will be used to support students in their first year. Helping them to understand child developemnt and learning
This is an essential text covering all aspects of children's learning and development and how to support it, well written text which has already been put on the students reading list.
This is a good book which gives a good overview of how young children learn by providing good discussions of some theories of learning and how they link with practice.
This is a good book which gives a good overview of how young children learn by providing good discussions of some theories of learning and how they link with practice. There are also discussions on supporting children in their learning, multi-agency working, the various approaches to play as well as other issues in early childhood education.
Great points for discussion and case studies included throughout this text book which is very useful for tutors/lecturers. I found chapter 15 very informative for the learners to assist their understanding of multi-agency working.
Sage College Publishing
