Sheila Nutkins & Catriona McDonald 
Early Childhood Education and Care [EPUB ebook] 
An Introduction

′The book gives excellent insight of current Early Years topics by covering international educational approaches and discussing the need to professionalise the sector. It is suitable for students on Early Childhood Studies programme, EYPS, and Early Years Foundation Degrees.′
– Eva Mikuska, Senior Lecturer at University of Chichester, MA, EYPS, and Programme Leader for the Foundation Degree in Early Childhood

By examining how young children develop and learn from conception through to the age of eight, this book explores ways to enhance professional practice in the early years.

Sections cover:

– Child development (including recent research into cognitive development of babies)

– The child in the socio-cultural context

– International educational approaches

– The developing professional.

Learning Features:

– Key learning points identify at a glance what each chapter will cover

– Case studies help you link theory to practice

– Reflective activities help you reflect on how to apply ideas to practice

– Further reading directs you to additional resources to deepen your understanding.

Illustrated with examples of practice from a range of settings, this accessible text is essential reading for all those studying on Early Years, Early Childhood Studies and Early Years Education and Care courses.

Additional online material/support:

Table of Content

About the Author

Acknowledgements

PART ONE: CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING

Introduction

Development from Conception to Three: New Understanding

Play as Active Learning

Play and Risk

Creative Approaches to Teaching and Learning: ′Kodaly′

Creative Approaches to Teaching and Learning -′Transient Art′

PART TWO: THE CHILD IN THE SOCIOCULTURAL CONTEXT

Introduction

The Impact of Changes in Family Structure

The Role of the Parent in the 21st Century

The Role of the Community in Childcare and Education

The Place of the School in the 21st Century

The Place of Technology in Early Years Care and Education

PART THREE: INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES

Introduction

Practice and Provision for Children 0 – 8 in Sweden

Practice and Provision in Reggio Emilia

Practice and Provision in New Zealand: Te Whariki

High Scope

An Approach to Experiential Education: Ferre Laevers

PART FOUR: THE DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL

Introduction

Concepts and Status of Early Years Professionalism

Inter-Professional Practice

The Practicing Professional as Researcher

Working in a Team

The Issue of Professional Autonomy

Index