Work and Play in Early Childhood (Jaffke Freya)(Paperback)

Work and Play in Early Childhood (Jaffke Freya)(Paperback)

Rhythm and repetition, together with example and imitation, are pillars on which early learning is based. Freya Jaffke applies these simple principles in practical and sensible ways. She describes children's play in a Steiner-Waldorf kindergarten setting, and provides tried and tested advice on

Celebrating Festivals with Children (Jaffke Freya)(Paperback)

In this thoughtful book, Freya Jaffke describes festival celebrations in relation to child development in the first seven years. She considers in detail the main festivals throughout the year: Easter, Whitsun, St John's, starting school, harvest, Michaelmas, lantern time, birthdays, Halloween,

Advanced Work-based Practice in the Early Years - A Guide for Students(Paperback / softback)

Inspired by the first-hand experiences of those studying early childhood education and care, this book supports students as they gain advanced knowledge and skills, and embark on the journey from inexperienced student to graduate professional.Bringing together advanced theory, links to research,

Beyond Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care: Languages of evaluation (Dahlberg Gunilla)(Paperback)

Taking a broad approach, Beyond Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care relates issues of early childhood to the sociology of childhood, philosophy, ethics, political science and other fields and to an analysis of the world we live in today. It places these issues in a global context and

Play Dreams and Imitation in Childhood (Piaget Jean Jean)(Paperback)

Digital Play in Early Childhood: What′s the Problem? (Sakr Mona)(Paperback)

Critically examining the fears that commonly surround young children′s play involving digital technologies, this book seeks to address each of the negatives and present the positive possibilities of technology when it comes to early childhood. Using observations of children in play and

Supporting Self-directed Play in Steiner-Waldorf Early Childhood Education (Long-Breipohl Renate)(Pamphlet)

An important overview on supporting children's play, and different types of self-directed

International Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Care (Georgeson Jan)(Paperback)

There is a growing interest in understanding how early years care and education is organised and experienced internationally. This book examines key influential approaches to early years care as well as some less well-known systems from around the world. In particular the book aims to: Inform those

Understanding Gender and Early Childhood: An Introduction to the Key Debates (Josephidou Jo)(Paperback)

Understanding Gender and Early Childhood is a comprehensive and accessible introduction into the main issues around gender and what these mean for our youngest children. Drawing on key theories and research, and illustrating each topic with case studies, reflective questions and a summary of key

Leadership in Early Childhood (Rodd Jillian)(Paperback)

This is a practical resource for early childhood professionals who want to understand the role of leadership in early childhood settings. The author defines what leadership means in early childhood using terminology that practitioners can

A Critical Companion to Early Childhood (Reed Michael)(Paperback)

In this stimulating and provocative book the editors have drawn together a diverse and international range of respected authors, each of whom has taken a critical approach to the contentious question of how you define and achieve quality early childhood services. It is a book designed to provoke

Learning Theories in Childhood (Gray Colette)(Paperback)

Focusing on the early philosophies of learning and key behavioural, cognitive, and social theorists, including Locke, Rousseau, Montessori, Piaget, Vygotsky, Bandura, Bronfenbrenner & Bruner, this popular book provides a comprehensive overview of children′s learning. The authors highlight the

Studying Childhood and Early Childhood: A Guide for Students (Sambell Kay)(Paperback)

Covering all the key themes, different theoretical views and approaches to studying childhood and early childhood, this book guides you through your course, telling you exactly what is expected of you throughout your studies. It will ensure you develop the skills you need to become successful, and

Churchill and Ireland (Bew Paul)(Paperback)

Winston Churchill spent his early childhood in Ireland, had close Irish relatives, and was himself much involved in Irish political issues for a large part of his career. He took Ireland very seriously -- and not only because of its significance in the Anglo-American relationship. Churchill, in

The Exceptional Child: Inclusion in Early Childhood Education (Allen Eileen K.)(Paperback)

Developing and Administering an Early Childhood Education Program (Adams Shauna)(Paperback)

Forest Schools and Outdoor Learning in the Early Years (Knight Sara)(Paperback)

Outdoor learning continues to play an essential role in early years education, and this new edition of a bestselling book explores how the Forest School approach can be easily and effectively incorporated into early years practice. Expanding on aspects of Forest School teaching, and drawing on

Research Through Play: Participatory Methods in Early Childhood (Arnott Lorna)(Paperback)

Doing research with young children can be challenging for many reasons, but this book provides clear guidance on how to engage in appropriate methods. Focusing on researching through play, careful consideration is given to: - the founding principles of playful research - understanding young

Language and Literacy for the Early Years (Neaum Sally)(Paperback)

This core text for early childhood studies and early years students focuses on communication, language and literacy in the pre-school years. The text begins by discussing language acquisition and development covering development theory, talking with babies and the factors that affect development

Mentoring and Coaching in Early Childhood Education (Gasper Michael)(Paperback)

This book provides an introduction to the theory and practice of mentoring, coaching and supervision in the context of early childhood education and care. Written by a team of scholars from the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and the USA the book includes a range of annotated case studies to

Diversity & Difference in Childhood, 2nd Edition (Robinson)(Paperback)

Educators and community-based professionals are often required to work with children and families from a range of diverse backgrounds. The second edition of this popular book goes beyond simplistic definitions of diversity, encouraging a much broader understanding and helping childhood educators

Play, Learning and the Early Childhood Curriculum (Wood Elizabeth Ann)(Paperback)

The Third Edition of this popular book reflects contemporary research as well as thinking about the role and value of play in learning and development, within and beyond early childhood. The author explores recent developments across international contexts which endorse play, and argues for

Researching Early Childhood Education for Sustainability: Challenging Assumptions and Orthodoxies (Elliott Sue)(Paperback)

This book captures the now burgeoning research field of early childhood education for sustainability (ECEfS) and comprises insights from an ever-widening and diverse pool of researchers, who are promoting, engaging, and explaining the latest ECEfS research in the light of local, national, and

Your Guide to Outstanding Early Childhood Practice in ICT (Sung Hui-Yun)(Paperback / softback)