Having a good grasp of the theories of child development and how these translate into practice can make a positive difference to how you understand babies and children and the ways in which you can help them learn. This approachable guide offers easy access to a wide range of concepts, as well as classic and current theories, about how babies and children learn.
Each chapter offers clear guidance on how to recognise the theory in action and suggests ways to test these ideas out in early years settings, supporting the development of reflective practice. Case studies are included throughout, along with questions to guide thinking and encourage readers to develop their practice. Summaries conclude each chapter offering a quick reference of the theory examined and the benefits of applying it to practice.
Early Childhood Theories and Contemporary Issues is an essential guide for all those looking to develop and enhance their practice in supporting child development within the early years.
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14
Early
Childhood
Theories
and
Contemporary
Issues
The
photograph
above
is
an
example
of
one
nursery
team’s
approach
to
planning
for
babies.
Case
Study
The
Nursery
Manager
explains:
To
begin
the
planning
cycle,
the
key
person
first
identifies
the
child’s
interests
through
observation,
which
are
then
written
on
the
whiteboard.
Once
a
week,
the
team
meet
in
front
of
the
whiteboard
and
discuss
ideas
and
activities
to
support
the
child’s
interests.
All
ideas
are
written
on
the
board
which
are
then
carried
out,
until
the
child’s
interests
change.
Some
of
these
activities
will
be
focused.
During
focused
activities,
the
key
person
concentrates
on
the
child’s
unique
needs
and
their
stage
of
development,
with
a
view
to
extending
the
child’s
learning
through
careful
planning
for
the
child’s
next
steps.
Once
the
activities
have
been
carried
out,
the
initial
idea
gets
ticked
and
so
the
cycle
starts
again.
Capturing
spontaneous
moments
of
discovery
and
curious
exploration
demonstrated
by
the
child
during
their
play
and
interactions
provides
a
quick
and
easy
way
to
identify
what
they
currently
enjoy
and
can
do.
Rousseau’s
recognition
of
the
importance
of
tuning
into
the
child’s
innate
enthusiasm
in
particular
areas
of
interest
were
ahead
of
his
time:
Table of contents
- FC
- Half title
- Also available from Bloomsbury
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- List of Tables and Figures
- 1 An Overview of Theory and Practice in the Early Years
- 2 Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–78)
- 3 Friedrich Froebel (1782–1852)
- 4 Rachel McMillan (1859–1917) and Margaret McMillan (1860–1931)
- 5 Sigmund Freud (1856–1939)
- 6 John Bowlby (1907–90)
- 7 Jean Piaget (1896–1980)
- 8 Lev Vygotsky (1896–1934)
- 9 Jerome Bruner (1915–)
- 10 Colwyn Trevarthen (1931–)
- 11 Urie Bronfenbrenner (1917–2005)
- 12 Bridging the Gap: Understanding the Use of Neuroscience in the Early Years
- 13 What Next? Reconceptualizing Early Years Education
- 14 Bringing the Theories Alive – How to Undertake Action Research in Your Setting
- 15 Back to the Future: Lessons from the Past into the Present
- Glossary of Terms
- Bibliography
- Index
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