Learning in early childhood : a whole child approach from birth to 8 / edited by Pat Beckley.

Contributor Beckley, Pat.

Imprint:Los Angeles : SAGE, c2012.

Descriptionxvi, 245 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Note:Pt. 1: How young children learn. Historical perspectives ; Theories in learning ; Partnerships with parents/caregivers ; Pedagogy in practice / Pat Beckley -- Pt. 2: Supporting young children's learning. Motivation and self esteem/ Pat Beckley -- Inclusion and educating the whole child / Sue Lambert -- Diversity in early years / Helen Hendry -- Thinking skills / Sharon Marsden -- Pt. 3: 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 -- Pt. 4: 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.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.

Note:By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this book supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years.

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