Early Childhood Education
eBook - ePub

Early Childhood Education

Current realities and future priorities

  1. 216 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Early Childhood Education

Current realities and future priorities

About this book

This book provides an overview of current practice, policy, and research in early childhood education across the UK. It brings together chapters on all core aspects of early years education and spotlighting vital new areas - each written byĀ established and emerging stars in the field.Ā 

Each chapter features:

ā€¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā an overview of research in the field

ā€¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā critiques of relevant policy

ā€¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā examples from current practice

ā€¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā an agenda for the future

ā€¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā suggestions for further reading and resources.

This text is an accessible and comprehensive read for students and practitioners in the early years sector alike.

Cathy Nutbrown is Professor of Education at the University of Sheffield and President of Early Education

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Publisher Note
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Contents
  7. Acronyms
  8. About the Editor and Contributors
  9. About Early Education
  10. Online Resources
  11. Introduction
  12. 1 The centrality of play in early childhood
  13. 2 Early years curriculum: Past, present and future trajectories
  14. 3 Understanding young childrenā€™s learning through observation and assessment: Homing in on fascinations
  15. 4 Developing a culture of sustainability in early childhood education
  16. 5 A grassroots approach to developing early years outdoor experiences: Building a Community of Practice
  17. 6 Working with families to support young childrenā€™s learning
  18. 7 Transitions in early childhood education and care, across time and day to day: A Scottish perspective
  19. 8 Inclusive education for young children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND): Multiple perspectives
  20. 9 Race, anti-discrimination and work to combat the effects of discrimination on practitioners and children
  21. 10 Gender and LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practice in Early Childhood
  22. 11 Combatting the effects of poverty on the outcomes of young children and their families: The role of Childrenā€™s Centres
  23. 12 The early years workforce: Roles, qualifications and experience
  24. 13 Leadership in Early Childhood Education
  25. 14 An agenda for the future of early childhood education
  26. References
  27. Author Index
  28. Subject Index