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Learning in early childhood : a whole child approach from birth to 8 edited by Pat Beckley

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Los Angeles Sage 2012Description: 245 pages illustrations 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781849204057 (pbk.)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • LB1139.3.G7 LEA
Contents:
How young children learn -- Historical perspectives / Pat Beckley -- Theories of learning / Pat Beckley -- Partnerships with parents/carers / Pat Beckley -- Pedagogy in practice / Pat Beckley -- Supporting young children's learning -- Motivation and self-esteem / Pat Beckley -- Inclusion and "educating" the whole child / Sue Lambert -- Diversity in the early years / Helen Hendry -- Thinking skills / Sharon Marsden -- Organising the learning environment -- Approaches to play / Lindy Nahmad-Williams -- Enabling environments / Jane Johnston -- Learning and teaching styles / Alison Jakins -- Leadership and management in early years settings / Pat Beckley -- Issues in practice -- Engaging early learners / Becky Glenton -- The social context / Pat Beckley -- Multi-agency working / Anita Soni -- Forward thinking and forward practice / Liz Creed.
Summary: By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this book supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book Main Library Open Shelf LB1139.3.G7 LEA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 148443 Available BK135158

Includes bibliographical references and index.

How young children learn -- Historical perspectives / Pat Beckley -- Theories of learning / Pat Beckley -- Partnerships with parents/carers / Pat Beckley -- Pedagogy in practice / Pat Beckley -- Supporting young children's learning -- Motivation and self-esteem / Pat Beckley -- Inclusion and "educating" the whole child / Sue Lambert -- Diversity in the early years / Helen Hendry -- Thinking skills / Sharon Marsden -- Organising the learning environment -- Approaches to play / Lindy Nahmad-Williams -- Enabling environments / Jane Johnston -- Learning and teaching styles / Alison Jakins -- Leadership and management in early years settings / Pat Beckley -- Issues in practice -- Engaging early learners / Becky Glenton -- The social context / Pat Beckley -- Multi-agency working / Anita Soni -- Forward thinking and forward practice / Liz Creed.

By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this book supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years.

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