Early Childhood Studies - Jane Johnston, Lindy Nahmad-Williams, Ruby Oates, Val Wood

Early Childhood Studies

Principles and Practice
Buch | Softcover
574 Seiten
2018 | 2nd edition
Routledge (Verlag)
978-1-138-67441-7 (ISBN)
49,85 inkl. MwSt
This fully updated new edition offers a comprehensive, accessible, yet rigorous introduction to the study of Early Childhood that will will add value to any Early Childhood Studies course at both foundation and degree level. It is an indispensable resource for Early Years’ students and professionals, whatever their level of expertise.
This fully updated new edition offers a comprehensive, accessible, yet rigorous introduction to the study of Early Childhood that will will add value to any Early Childhood Studies course at both foundation and degree level. Addressing both care and education in the Early Years, the book considers a range of multi-disciplinary aspects of Early Childhood; including health, social, educational, psychological and sociological perspectives.

Early Childhood Studies engages the reader by providing real-world examples that underpin theoretical perspectives and bring examples to life, while encouraging practitioners to engage in reflective practice by considering their own similar experiences.

Key features include:






Engaging activities and case studies that bring theory to life



Cutting-edge research



Practical tasks and advice with points for further reading



End of chapter summaries, Reflective Tasks and Study Skills boxes in each chapter



Full colour illustrations throughout

This core introductory textbook is an indispensable resource for Early Years’ students and professionals, whatever their level of expertise or experience.

Jane Johnston was a Reader in Education at Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, UK, until her retirement in 2013. Lindy Nahmad-Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Education Studies and Education with Psychology and Counselling at Sheffield Hallam University. Ruby Oates was Head of Childhood Studies at the University of Derby until 2016; she currently works in the University’s Centre for Education, Research and Innovation. Val Wood was a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for Early Childhood Studies at the University of Derby until 2016.

Part 1 History and philosophy of early childhood studies 1. Theories and theorists 2. Developing your own philosophy Part 2 Early years development 3. Physical development 4. Cognitive development 5. Language development 6. Emotional and moral development 7. Social development Part 3 Early childhood 8. Families, homes and childhood 9. Early education 10. Play 11. Special educational needs and inclusion: policy and practice 12. Safeguarding children Part 4 Practitioners in early childhood 13. The early years professional 14. Reflective practice 15. Working together 16. Leadership and management of early years settings

Erscheinungsdatum
Zusatzinfo 23 Tables, color; 27 Line drawings, color; 61 Halftones, color; 6 Halftones, black and white; 88 Illustrations, color; 6 Illustrations, black and white
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 174 x 246 mm
Gewicht 1179 g
Themenwelt Geisteswissenschaften Psychologie Entwicklungspsychologie
Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Vorschulpädagogik
ISBN-10 1-138-67441-9 / 1138674419
ISBN-13 978-1-138-67441-7 / 9781138674417
Zustand Neuware
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