Learning in Early Childhood
A Whole Child Approach from birth to 8
- Pat Beckley - Bishop Grosseteste University College
By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this book supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years. Drawing on case studies from a wide range of early years settings, the chapters consider how the different professions in education, health and social care can work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all young children.
Included are chapters on:
- Theories of learning
- Partnerships with parents and care givers
- Motivation and self-esteem
- Diversity
- Inclusion
- Thinking skills
- Approaches to play
- Engaging early learners
- Leadership and management in early years settings
- Multi-agency working
The links made between theory and practice, and the practical suggestions for how to make this happen in any early years setting, make this book a vital text for all early years students.
A useful general text to introduce our students to a range of aspects relevant to a number of modules on our course, but of particular use to managing and supporting the curriculum.
An excellent book. This has been extensively used in the classroom and we have recommended it to the students.
A must for any child care student as they will refer back to the book time after time throughout their course. A very usefull book for understanding how children learn too.
The book provides short summaries of learning theories and pionners in EY. It could be useful as a first stop for students before they carry out further research on the subject
An accessible text where students can both consider ideas about learning and applications to early childhood. The strength of this text is the multiple perspectives which provoke readers to understand the complexities and interesting pedagogies of early childhood education. The holistic approach to educating the child embedded in the models discussed.Case studies and objectives useful for reflections.
Good overview of a range of aspects for students wishing to work with children, young people and families.
Substantial contributions by the editor, and practice-based specialists, make this an informative addition to the recommended reading lists for students on a range of Early Childhood related programmes in Higher Education.
This book is a fresh , easy read book for students and lecturers. It has a friendly format meaning it is easy to read cover to cover or to flick through to find information you specifically want. It has some useful case studies that I have planned to use in sessions and then continues with areas for discussion. a very valuable book.
absolutely brilliant. Engaging and well written, it received positive feedback from students.
Holistic approach to children's learning. Case studies and an integrated approach to children's learning. Helpful resource.
Sage College Publishing
