This handbook brings together leading writers in the field to provide a much-needed, authoritative guide to the major philosophies and theories which have shaped approaches to Early Childhood Education and Care. Providing a detailed overview of key concepts, debates and practica…
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This handbook brings together leading writers in the field to provide a much-needed, authoritative guide to the major philosophies and theories which have shaped approaches to Early Childhood Education and Care. Providing a detailed overview of key concepts, debates and practica…
This volume contains the report of research carried out at the request of the US Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement, the National Research Council (which was responsible for this publication), and the Office of Special Education programs, am…
This text emphasizes enhancing the quality of children's learning and providing support for practitioners. It addresses the cognitive, social, physical and emotional learning needs of young children and strategies to develop learning are explored.
'Early Childhood Care and Education' examines the ways in which different countries across the world are tackling early childhood services and how these services affect young children's experiences and development, for better and worse.
Interpreting the voices of under three year olds is central to early childhood education. Yet entering into their life-worlds is fraught with challenges and unrealised possibilities. This ground-breaking book generates a dialogue about the multiple ways researchers have exploite…
The assessment of young children's development and learning has recently taken on new importance. Private and government organizations are developing programs to enhance the school readiness of all young children, especially children from economically disadvantaged homes and com…
Peter Baldock offers an historical account of the development of of early years services in the United Kingdom from the 16th century to the Labour victory of 1997 and beyond.
"This timely and accessible text successfully introduces, theorises and practically applies emerging ideas which now increasingly underpin early years practice, that of 'playful learning' and 'playful pedagogies'. By drawing upon observation, interviews and filmed material in th…
How can we ensure that all young children have access to a high quality education? What does an appropriate curriculum for children between birth and age 6 look like in practice? How best can nursery nurses, playgroup leaders, teachers and childminders work with parents to enhan…
Focusing on improving the effectiveness of early education, this book will be valuable reading for all concerned with the care and education of young children - parents, teachers, nursery nurses, childminders and playgroup leaders.
Health and Education in Early Childhood presents conceptual issues, research findings, and program and policy implications in promoting well-being in health and education in the first five years of life.
Health and Education in Early Childhood presents conceptual issues, research findings, and program and policy implications in promoting well-being in health and education in the first five years of life.
"Based on research that demonstrates the powerful advantages of integrating the curriculum while providing inquiry opportunities, The Early Childhood Curriculum shows how to make such an approach work for all children, preschool through the primary grades. The text demonstrates …
