Early Years Practice

For Educators and Teachers

Elaine Hallet, Author

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Year: 2016
• Print ISBN: 9781446298718, 9781446298701
• eBook ISBN: 9781473954892
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Early Childhood Education

 

'I would recommend this book to students and trainees who wish to extend their knowledge and understanding of early years practice beyond level 3. This book is accessible, up to date and focuses on translating theory into practice, incorporating the essential higher order skill of reflection. The pedagogical foundations within place children firmly at the centre, whilst acknowledging the highly influential early years practitioner in the wider context of family, community and inclusive practice.'

Sarah Barton, Senior Lecturer and EY ITT Programme Leader, School of Education and Continuing Studies, University of Portsmouth

 

Are you studying to become an early years teacher or educator, or studying for an early years degree, and looking for a book to guide you through your qualification?

With stories of practice, questions for reflection, further reading and links to the Teachers' Standards (Early Years), this book links professional practice with theory and research and will help you:

·          understand how children learn and develop

·          engage with the curriculum and the practice of teaching

·          learn more about the structure and reality of early years provision and practice for children aged from 0–8 years

·          develop ways to reflect upon your practice

·          develop professional skills and attributes needed to take a leading role

·          understand how to apply all of this to practice.

This core textbook is ideal for students of early years and early childhood courses and will support you in your practice in the early years.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Publisher Note
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Acknowledgements
• Contents
• Acknowledgements
• About the Author
• Illustration List
• Illustration List
• Table List
• Part 1 Foundations for Early Years Practice
• Chapter 1 The Reflective Early Years Professional
• Chapter 2 Understanding Children
• Chapter 3 Early Years Provision in Practice
• Chapter 4 Early Years Education and Learning
• Part 2 Early Years Education
• Chapter 5 Playful Learning
• Chapter 6 Early Language and Literacy
• Chapter 7 Creative Children
• Chapter 8 Children Exploring
• Part 3 Joined-up Early Years Practice
• Chapter 9 Partnership Practice with Parents and Families
• Chapter 10 Inclusive Early Years Practice
• Chapter 11 Researching Early Years Practice
• Chapter 12 Leading Early Years Practice
• Matrix
• Glossary of Terms
• References
• Index