Pat Beckley 
Learning in Early Childhood [EPUB ebook] 
A Whole Child Approach from birth to 8

By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this book supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years. Drawing on case studies from a wide range of early years settings, the chapters consider how the different professions in education, health and social care can work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all young children.

Included are chapters on:

· theories of learning

· partnerships with parents and carers

· motivation and self-esteem

· diversity

· inclusion

· thinking skills

· approaches to play

· engaging early learners

· leadership and management

· multi-agency working

The links made between theory and practice, and the practical suggestions for how to make this happen in any early years setting, make this book a vital text for all early years students.

Table of Content

PART ONE: HOW YOUNG CHILDREN LEARN

Historical Perspectives – Pat Beckley

Theories of Learning – Pat Beckley

Partnerships with Parents/Carers – Pat Beckley

Pedagogy in Practice – Pat Beckley

PART TWO: SUPPORTING YOUNG CHILDREN′S LEARNING

Motivation and Self-Esteem – Pat Beckley

Inclusion and ′Educating′ the Whole Child – Sue Lambert

Diversity in the Early Years – Helen Hendry

Thinking Skills – Sharon Marsden

PART THREE: ORGANIZING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Approaches to Play – Lindy Nahmad-Williams

Enabling Environments – Jane Johnston

Learning and Teaching Styles – Alison Jakins

Leadership and Management in Early Years Settings – Pat Beckley

PART FOUR: ISSUES IN PRACTICE

Engaging Early Learners – Becky Glenton

The Social Context – Pat Beckley

Multi-Agency Working – Anita Soni

Forward Thinking and Forward Practice – Liz Creed

About the author

Pat Beckley is the Academic Co-ordinator 3-7 PGCE Primary at Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln.