The theories and analyses of post-structural thinkers such as Michel Foucault can seem a long way from practice in early childhood services. In recent years, however, many early childhood researchers and practitioners have found this work important and this fascinating book brings together a range of research and case-studies showing how teachers and researchers have brought post-structuralism to the classroom. The book covers such issues as:
becoming post-structurally reflective about truth
mapping classroom meanings
tactics of rhizoanalysis
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The theories and analyses of post-structural thinkers such as Michel Foucault can seem a long way from practice in early childhood services. In rec...
This book presents early childhood students and staff with a broad and diverse range of teaching techniques to support children's learning. It examines 26 techniques ranging from simple ones, such as describing and listening, to more complex methods, such as deconstruction and scaffolding.
The strategies selected are derived from the best current research knowledge about how young children learn. A detailed evaluation of each strategy enables childcare staff, early childhood teachers and students to expand their repertoire of teaching strategies and to critically evaluate their own...
This book presents early childhood students and staff with a broad and diverse range of teaching techniques to support children's learning. It exam...