With 1994 designated the United Nations Year of the Family, young children and their relationship with parents and carers is firmly back on the political agenda. Amongst recent legislation to meet this agenda in Britain is the Children Act 1989. The Act seeks to improve the position and perception of children in society, by stressing the rights of children and the responsibilities that parents and the caring professions have towards them. Working Together For Young Children addresses the central issues facing young children and their families in the light of this new social and...
With 1994 designated the United Nations Year of the Family, young children and their relationship with parents and carers is firmly back on the politi...
This work focuses on the field of early years research. It argues that the educational research community has blossomed in the UK in recent years, with the growth of higher degrees and practioner research within this area.
This work focuses on the field of early years research. It argues that the educational research community has blossomed in the UK in recent years, wit...
This work focuses on the field of early years research. It argues that the educational research community has blossomed in the UK in recent years, with the growth of higher degrees and practitioner research within this area.
This work focuses on the field of early years research. It argues that the educational research community has blossomed in the UK in recent years, wit...
Tricia David starts the book off with a commitment to the importance of relationships. "The impact of emotional aspects of a school or nursery situation has long been neglected in the UK, as is amply demonstrated by the list of criteria for judging the quality of teaching drawn from OfSTED critieria." Amen to that" - "Times Educational Supplement, Friday Magazine
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Teaching Young Children is essential reading for early years teacher trainers and anyone working with young children, birth to 8 years old. It is an excellent companion volume to one of David's other books, Young Children...
Tricia David starts the book off with a commitment to the importance of relationships. "The impact of emotional aspects of a school or nursery situati...
Its clear style and comprehensive coverage make this book an important resource for those researching child care and education practices in the European Union' - "NNEB News
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This book would be a useful 'quick reference' addition to the library of anyone interested in international issues in education' - "The International Journal of Early Years Education
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This study provides rigorous and incisive analysis of the data in relation to the conditions existing in each of the member states included in the work' - "Studies in Education
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The book is accessible and informative,...
Its clear style and comprehensive coverage make this book an important resource for those researching child care and education practices in the Europe...
Provides a useful overview of developments in early childhood education research in the countries included and interesting comparative data for further study and analysis. It should prove a useful resource book for the growing number of early childhood professionals and practitioners identified in the book, who are contributing to or have the potential to contribute to research in this field'- "International Journal of Early Years Education
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Providing an overview of early childhood education research, the contributors to to this book provide information on: who undertakes research;...
Provides a useful overview of developments in early childhood education research in the countries included and interesting comparative data for furthe...
Tricia David starts the book off with a commitment to the importance of relationships. "The impact of emotional aspects of a school or nursery situation has long been neglected in the UK, as is amply demonstrated by the list of criteria for judging the quality of teaching drawn from OfSTED critieria." Amen to that" - "Times Educational Supplement, Friday Magazine
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Teaching Young Children is essential reading for early years teacher trainers and anyone working with young children, birth to 8 years old. It is an excellent companion volume to one of David's other books, Young Children...
Tricia David starts the book off with a commitment to the importance of relationships. "The impact of emotional aspects of a school or nursery situati...
I particularly enjoyed Judith Roden's chapter "Young Children Are Natural Scientists" especially her thoughts on children's drawings, which puncture some popular assumptions' - "Times Educational Supplement, Friday Magazine
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Tricia David, an internationally recognised expert in early years eductaion, has brought together 11 tutors from Christ Church College Canterbury to "encourage debate and disagreement.."..It has..some absorbing and helpful contributions which both bring forward the debate in early years education and also may cause readers to reappraise their own practice, possibly...
I particularly enjoyed Judith Roden's chapter "Young Children Are Natural Scientists" especially her thoughts on children's drawings, which puncture s...
The Routledge Handbook of Philosophies and Theories of Early Childhood Education and Care 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 practical challenges, the handbook combines theoretical acumen with specific examples to show how philosophies and theories have evolved over the centuries and their impact on policy and society. It examines the ways in which societies define and...
The Routledge Handbook of Philosophies and Theories of Early Childhood Education and Care brings together leading writers in the field to provide a...
