Foundations of early childhood : principles and practice / edited by Penny Mukherji and Louise Dryden.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mukherji, Penny, editor.

Dryden, Louise, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Early childhood education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (433 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Los Angeles, [California] : SAGE, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Introducing the major concepts and theories of early years care and education, this text helps you examine topics in depth, using level appropriate tasks and further reading, as well as supporting your development of key academic skills.

Contents:

Part 1. An introduction to studying early childhood. Studying for a degree / Louise Dryden ; Upholding children's rights in early years settings / Carolyne Willow ; Becoming a reflective practitioner and practitioner research / Judy Stevenson ; Observation and assessment / Jonathan Glazzard

Part 2. How children develop. How children develop / Penny Mukherji ; How children learn / Linda Pound ; The importance of play / Justine Howard

Part 3. Influencing factors. The historical background of early childhood care and education : influencing factors / Linda Pound ; Social inequalities / Gianna Knowles and Penny Mukherji ; Health and well-being / Penny Mukherji ; Recent legislation and policy initiatives (1997-present) / Tricia Johnson

Part 4. Approaches and practice. Curricula and pedagogic principles in the foundation stage (0-5) / Edwina Mitchell ; Working in partnership with parents in early childhood settings / Penny Mukherji and Vicky Mummery ; Safeguarding and protecting children / Claire M. Richards ; Management and leadership / Judy Stevenson

Part 5. Implementing the curriculum. Young children's personal, social and emotional development : foundations of being / Julia Manning-Morton ; Communication, literacy and ICT / Louise Dryden ; Physical development and the role of the physical environment / Rita White ; Specific areas of development and learning (mathematics, understanding of the world, expressive arts and design) / Ros Garrick ; Transitions / Hilary Fabian.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781446297599

1446297594

9781446297605

1446297608