Planning for the Early Years Foundation Stage

ISBN-13: 9780415478397 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 134 str.

Sandra Smidt;Sandy Green

Opis

The Practical Guidance in the Early Years Foundation Stage series will assist practitioners in the smooth and successful implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Each book gives clear and detailed explanations of each aspect of Learning and Development and encourages readers to consider each area within its broadest context to expand and develop their own knowledge and good practice. Practical ideas and activities for all age groups are offered along with a wealth of expertise of how elements from the practice guidance can be implemented within all early years settings. The books include suggestions for the innovative use of everyday ressources, popular books and stories. Planning for the Early Years Foundation Stage complements the six Learning area books in this series by explaining the basis of clear planning and how it links to careful observation and assessment. Useful examples are provided throughout, Planning across the Early Years Foundation Stage will raise awareness of what is needed within early years settings, explain the who, when and whys of observation, assessment and planning, and making useful links to each of the other books in the series.

Planning across the Early Years Foundation Stage compliments the six curriculum area books of the same series by explaining the basis of clear planning and how it links to careful observation and assessment. Useful examples are provided throughout, enabling readers to engage fully with a range of different planning and assessment styles, each based on well principled practice.

We know that practitioners responsible for the nurturing of young children in their settings are conscientious, but busy people. We also know that students need clear accessible material to help them further their learning. Planning across the Early Years Foundation Stage will raise awareness of what is needed within early years settings, explain the who, when and whys of observation, assessment and planning, and make useful links to each of the other books in the series.

O autorze

Sandra Smidt is a writer and consultant in Early Years education.