Preschool category: 2281 books
by Karl Aubrey, Alison Riley
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2015
" I expect that this book will equip and inspire students to engage first-hand with the texts of these creative and influential educational writers."-David Aldridge, Programme Lead: Professional Education, Oxford Brookes University
If you’re training to teach or studying education...
Foundations of Early Childhood
Principles and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2014
'This text will be an invaluable addition to the reading of students and tutors alike. It has been written thoughtfully for students embarking on university courses that study aspects of early childhood education. The introductory chapters give the reader a sense of the thinking and reflection that...
Learning Together in the Early Years
Exploring Relational Pedagogy
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2008
Relational pedagogy underpins the core principles of both the cognitive, and social/emotional development of young children, as evidenced in the Reggio Emilia preschools and the Te Whariki curriculum in New Zealand. Emphasising the links between, people, places and ideas and the effects of these on...
Learning to Belong
Exploring Young Children's Participation at the Start of School
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2009
Building on highly topical research surrounding young children’s participation, this book draws on a diversity of disciplines exploring the importance of participatory approaches to children’s early education and shows how fostering a sense of identity and belonging are essential to early learning.
Taking...
Early Years Practice
For Educators and Teachers
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2016
‘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....
Child-Initiated Play and Learning
Planning for possibilities in the early years
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2017
Child-Initiated Play and Learning shows how a creative approach to learning that allows for spontaneous adventures in play through child-led projects can lead to rich learning experiences that build on children’s own interests. This second edition has been fully updated in light of policy and curriculum...
Forest School in Practice
For All Ages
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2016
A beautiful full-colour book by Forest School expert and teacher Sara Knight that inspires and encourages individuals of all ages to take an innovative approach to outdoor play and learning. The images throughout the book bring alive Forest School activities and each chapter is accompanied by creative...
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Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2011
How can you use the Forest School ethos for the benefit of all your students?
Forest School is now being used with a wide range of different age groups and in many different settings, and it can address issues such as obesity, public health and social wellbeing. This book includes case studies...
The Socioecological Educator
A 21st Century Renewal of Physical, Health,Environment and Outdoor Education
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2013
This volume offers an alternative vision for education and has been written for those who are passionate about teaching and learning, in schools, universities and in the community, and providing people with the values, knowledge and skills needed to face complex social and environmental challenges....
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Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2017
While firmly acknowledging the importance of play in early childhood, this book interrogates the assumption that play is a birthright. It pushes beyond traditional understandings of play to ask questions such as: what is the relationship between play and the arts – theatre, music and philosophy...
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Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2017
This new edition of this bestselling textbook examines the key themes involved in the study of young children and childhood from a variety of disciplines and international perspectives, making essential links between theory and practice to help you apply your learning in real-life settings.
Key...
by Geraldine Davis, Gemma Ryder
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2016
Leadership in the early years is about using your knowledge, skills, personality and experience to positively influence practice. Every practitioner has the capacity to lead, and in doing so, improve opportunities for children and their families.
Examining the various roles of early years...
by Milet Publishing
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2017
Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language.
Highlighting more complex concepts that go beyond colors and numbers, titles in the series feature animals, clothes, fruit, home, jobs,...
Enabling Students in Mathematics
A Three-Dimensional Perspective for Teaching Mathematics in Grades 6-12
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2015
This book addresses the cognitive, social, and psychological dimensions that shape students’ mathematics experience to help students become more capable, cooperative, and confident in the process of engaging mathematics. In these ways they can have a more valuable and enjoyable mathematics experience,...