Learning in early childhood : a whole child approach from birth to 8 / edited by Pat Beckley.

By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this books supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Beckley, Pat
Language:English
Published: London ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE, 2012.
Subjects:
Early childhood education > Great Britain.
Early childhood education > Curricula > Great Britain.
Early childhood education > Great Britain > Case studies.
Genre:
Case studies.
Physical Description:xvi, 245 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • pt. 1: How young children learn. Historical perspectives; Theories of learning ; Partnerships with parents/ carers ; Pedagogy in practice / Pat Beckley
  • pt. 2: Supporting young children's learning. Motivation and self-esteem / Pat Beckley
  • Inclusion and 'educating' the whole child / Sue Lambert
  • Diversity in the early years / Helen Hendry
  • Thinking skills / Sharon Marsden
  • pt. 3: Organizing the learning environment. Approaches to play / Lindy Nahmad-Williams
  • Enabling environments / Jane Johnston
  • Learning and teaching styles / Alison Jakins
  • Leadership and management in early years settings / Pat Beckley
  • pt. 4: Issues in practice. Engaging early learners / Becky Glenton
  • The social context / Pat Beckley
  • Multi-agency working / Anita Soni
  • Forward thinking and forward practice / Liz Creed.