Early Childhood Studies: Principles and Practice

ISBN-13: 9781138674400 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 574 str.

Jane Johnston; Lindy Nahmad-Williams; Ruby Oates

Opis

This fully updated new edition offers a comprehensive, accessible, yet rigorous introduction to the study of Early Childhood, making it an indispensable resource for early years students and professionals. Knowledge and understanding of the subject are explored in a genuinely holistic way, giving consideration to a range of multidisciplinary aspects of early childhood including health, social, educational, psychological and sociological perspectives. Key features include reflective tasks at three levels for students and professionals, links of theory to practice, cutting-edge research, end of chapter summaries, and key pointers to resources for a deeper understanding of issues discussed.

Spis treści

Part 1 History and philosophy of early childhood studies  1. Theories and theorists  2. Developing your own philosophy  Part 2 Early years development  3. Physical development  4. Cognitive development  5. Language development  6. Emotional and moral development  7. Social development   Part 3 Early childhood  8. Families, homes and childhood  9. Early education  10. Play  11. Special educational needs and inclusion: policy and practice  12. Safeguarding children  Part 4 Practitioners in early childhood  13. The early years professional  14. Reflective practice  15. Working together  16. Leadership and management of early years settings