Early Childhood Education and Care

An Introduction
Sheila Nutkins - University of Aberdeen, UK
Catriona McDonald - University of Aberdeen, UK
Mary Stephen - University of Aberdeen, UK
Early Childhood Education and Care
April 2013 | 352 pages | Sage UK
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Description

'The book gives excellent insight of current Early Years topics by covering international educational approaches and discussing the need to professionalise the sector. It is suitable for students on Early Childhood Studies programme, EYPS, and Early Years Foundation Degrees.' - Eva Mikuska, Senior Lecturer at University of Chichester, MA, EYPS, and Programme Leader for the Foundation Degree in Early Childhood

By examining how young children develop and learn from conception through to the age of eight, this book explores ways to enhance professional practice in the early years.

Sections cover:

- Child development (including recent research into cognitive development of babies)

- The child in the socio-cultural context

- International educational approaches

- The developing professional.

Learning Features:

- Key learning points identify at a glance what each chapter will cover

- Case studies help you link theory to practice

- Reflective activities help you reflect on how to apply ideas to practice

- Further reading directs you to additional resources to deepen your understanding.

Illustrated with examples of practice from a range of settings, this accessible text is essential reading for all those studying on Early Years, Early Childhood Studies and Early Years Education and Care courses.

Additional online material/support:

Contents

About the Author

About the Author

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

PART ONE: CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING

  • Introduction
  • Development from Conception to Three: New Understanding
  • Play as Active Learning
  • Play and Risk
  • Creative Approaches to Teaching and Learning: 'Kodaly'
  • Creative Approaches to Teaching and Learning -'Transient Art'

PART TWO: THE CHILD IN THE SOCIOCULTURAL CONTEXT

  • Introduction
  • The Impact of Changes in Family Structure
  • The Role of the Parent in the 21st Century
  • The Role of the Community in Childcare and Education
  • The Place of the School in the 21st Century
  • The Place of Technology in Early Years Care and Education

PART THREE: INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES

  • Introduction
  • Practice and Provision for Children 0 - 8 in Sweden
  • Practice and Provision in Reggio Emilia
  • Practice and Provision in New Zealand: Te Whariki
  • High Scope
  • An Approach to Experiential Education: Ferre Laevers

PART FOUR: THE DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL

  • Introduction
  • Concepts and Status of Early Years Professionalism
  • Inter-Professional Practice
  • The Practicing Professional as Researcher
  • Working in a Team
  • The Issue of Professional Autonomy
  • Index

Description

'The book gives excellent insight of current Early Years topics by covering international educational approaches and discussing the need to professionalise the sector. It is suitable for students on Early Childhood Studies programme, EYPS, and Early Years Foundation Degrees.' - Eva Mikuska, Senior Lecturer at University of Chichester, MA, EYPS, and Programme Leader for the Foundation Degree in Early Childhood

By examining how young children develop and learn from conception through to the age of eight, this book explores ways to enhance professional practice in the early years.

Sections cover:

- Child development (including recent research into cognitive development of babies)

- The child in the socio-cultural context

- International educational approaches

- The developing professional.

Learning Features:

- Key learning points identify at a glance what each chapter will cover

- Case studies help you link theory to practice

- Reflective activities help you reflect on how to apply ideas to practice

- Further reading directs you to additional resources to deepen your understanding.

Illustrated with examples of practice from a range of settings, this accessible text is essential reading for all those studying on Early Years, Early Childhood Studies and Early Years Education and Care courses.

Additional online material/support:

Contents

About the Author

About the Author

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

PART ONE: CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING

  • Introduction
  • Development from Conception to Three: New Understanding
  • Play as Active Learning
  • Play and Risk
  • Creative Approaches to Teaching and Learning: 'Kodaly'
  • Creative Approaches to Teaching and Learning -'Transient Art'

PART TWO: THE CHILD IN THE SOCIOCULTURAL CONTEXT

  • Introduction
  • The Impact of Changes in Family Structure
  • The Role of the Parent in the 21st Century
  • The Role of the Community in Childcare and Education
  • The Place of the School in the 21st Century
  • The Place of Technology in Early Years Care and Education

PART THREE: INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES

  • Introduction
  • Practice and Provision for Children 0 - 8 in Sweden
  • Practice and Provision in Reggio Emilia
  • Practice and Provision in New Zealand: Te Whariki
  • High Scope
  • An Approach to Experiential Education: Ferre Laevers

PART FOUR: THE DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL

  • Introduction
  • Concepts and Status of Early Years Professionalism
  • Inter-Professional Practice
  • The Practicing Professional as Researcher
  • Working in a Team
  • The Issue of Professional Autonomy
  • Index
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An Introduction

Sheila Nutkins , Catriona McDonald , Mary Stephen
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'The book gives excellent insight of current Early Years topics by covering international educational approaches and discussing the need to professionalise the sector. It is suitable for students on Early Childhood Studies programme, EYPS, and Early Years Foundation Degrees.' - Eva Mikuska, Senior Lecturer at University of Chichester, MA, EYPS, and Programme Leader for the Foundation Degree in Early Childhood

By examining how young children develop and learn from conception through to the age of eight, this book explores ways to enhance professional practice in the early years.

Sections cover:

- Child development (including recent research into cognitive development of babies)

- The child in the socio-cultural context

- International educational approaches

- The developing professional.

Learning Features:

- Key learning points identify at a glance what each chapter will cover

- Case studies help you link theory to practice

- Reflective activities help you reflect on how to apply ideas to practice

- Further reading directs you to additional resources to deepen your understanding.

Illustrated with examples of practice from a range of settings, this accessible text is essential reading for all those studying on Early Years, Early Childhood Studies and Early Years Education and Care courses.

Additional online material/support:


Table Of Contents:

  • About the Author
  • Acknowledgements
  • PART ONE: CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
  • Introduction
  • Development from Conception to Three: New Understanding
  • Play as Active Learning
  • Play and Risk
  • Creative Approaches to Teaching and Learning: 'Kodaly'
  • Creative Approaches to Teaching and Learning -'Transient Art'
  • PART TWO: THE CHILD IN THE SOCIOCULTURAL CONTEXT
  • Introduction
  • The Impact of Changes in Family Structure
  • The Role of the Parent in the 21st Century
  • The Role of the Community in Childcare and Education
  • The Place of the School in the 21st Century
  • The Place of Technology in Early Years Care and Education
  • PART THREE: INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES
  • Introduction
  • Practice and Provision for Children 0 - 8 in Sweden
  • Practice and Provision in Reggio Emilia
  • Practice and Provision in New Zealand: Te Whariki
  • High Scope
  • An Approach to Experiential Education: Ferre Laevers
  • PART FOUR: THE DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL
  • Introduction
  • Concepts and Status of Early Years Professionalism
  • Inter-Professional Practice
  • The Practicing Professional as Researcher
  • Working in a Team
  • The Issue of Professional Autonomy
  • Index

Recent Product Reviews:

The text promotes knowledge and understanding of education and care for early years specialists, primary teachers and childhood practitioners. It offers a variety of strategies and approaches to enhance professional development. This book is well written, accessible and engages the reader throughout. It is a valuable learning and reference tool which will appeal to a wide audience who seek insight into early years.
Brenda Dunn and Jill Shimi
'Each section has its own introduction and can stand alone - indeed the chapters, although they are clearly interconnected, can be accessed individually. This makes this an ideal book to dip in to when researching a particular aspect of early years practice'
Early Years Update
This book is an invaluable resource for all students in the field of early childhood studies who envisage a career as professionals in the field as it introduces a number of concepts of early childhood education and care that can benefit enormously the professional practitioner in recognising today’s issues of their practice and support children and families in a broader socio-cultural context.
Dr. Ioanna Palaiologou, Canterbury Christ Church University

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