This book provides an overview of current practice, policy, and research in early childhood education across the UK. It brings together chapters on all core aspects of early years education and spotlighting vital new areas – each written by established and emerging stars in the field.
Each chapter features:
• an overview of research in the field
• critiques of relevant policy
• examples from current practice
• an agenda for the future
• suggestions for further reading and resources.
This text is an accessible and comprehensive read for students and practitioners in the early years sector alike.
Cathy Nutbrown is Professor of Education at the University of Sheffield and President of Early Education
Mục lục
The Centrality of Play in Early Childhood – Nancy Stewart, Kierna Corr, and Julia Henderson
Early Years Curriculum: Past, Present and Future Trajectories – Verity Campbell-Barr and Sasha Tregenza-May
Understanding Young Children’s Learning Through Observation And Assessment: Homing In On Fascinations – Sue Allingham and Nicola Brinning
Developing A Culture of Sustainability in Early Childhood Education – Alison Featherbe, Louise Lloyd-Evans, and Helen Moylett
A Grassroots Approach To Developing Early Years Outdoor Experiences: Building A Community Of Practice – Elizabeth Henderson, Emma Gordon, Helen Mc Kinnon, Jacqueline Bremner, and Maggie Mac Donald
Working With Families To Support Young Children’s Learning – Cathy Nutbrown and Becky Cook
Transitions In Early Childhood Education And Care, Across Time And Day To Day: A Scottish Perspective – Aline-Wendy Dunlop, Lisa Barnes, and Myra Mc Robbie
Inclusive Education For Young Children With Special Educational Needs And Disabilities: Multiple Perspectives – Jan Georgeson, Helen Adams, Emma Short, and Kate Ullman
Race, Anti-Discrimination, And Work To Combat The Effects Of Discrimination On Early Years Practitioners And Children – Stella Louis, Sally Cave, and Nazma Meah
Gender and LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practice in Early Childhood – Shaddai Tembo and Fifi Benham
Combatting The Effects Of Poverty On The Outcomes Of Young Children And Their Families: The Role Of Children’s Centres – Kathy Sylva and Lesley Curtis
The Early Years Workforce: Roles, Qualifications, And Experiences – Nathan Archer and David Yates
Leadership in Early Childhood Education – Elizabeth Wood, Louise Kay, and Jessica Travers
An Agenda For The Future Of Early Childhood Education – Cathy Nutbrown and Beatrice Merrick
Giới thiệu về tác giả
Cathy Nutbrown is President of Early Education and Professor of Education in the School of Education at the University of Sheffield. Her research over the last 30 years, has focussed on young children’s learning and work with parents to support young children’s literacy development. She won an ESRC Award for Research with Outstanding Impact on Society and a Nursery World Lifetime Achievement Award. She is author of over 150 publications including Early Literacy Work with Families (with Hannon and Morgan, Sage, 2005), Early Childhood Educational Research (Sage, 2019), and Home Learning Environments for Young Children (with Clough, Davies and Hannon, Sage, 2022).
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