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Led by Donna Pendergast and Susanne Garvis, this new edition of
Teaching Early Years provides a comprehensive overview of and introduction to educating children from birth to eight years.
List of contents
Part 1: The context of early years learning 1. Early Years in Australia 2. The Early Years Learner
Part 2: Curriculum practices for the early years 3. Literacy 4. Numeracy 5. Science 6. The Arts 7. Digital Technologies 8. Nutrition and movement behaviours in education and care settings 9. Early Childhood Education for Sustainability
Part 3: Pedagogical practices for the early years 10. Popular Pedagogical Approaches: age-appropriate pedagogical approaches in the early years 11. Transitions 12. Partnerships 13. Diversity and differentiation 14. Gifted and talented young children
Part 4: Assessment practices for the early years 15. Assessment
Part 5: Imperatives for the early years 16. Leadership in the early years 17. Evidence-based practice and doing action research 18. Communities of practice
About the author
Donna Pendergast is a Professor in the School of Education and Professional Studies at Griffith University, Australia.
Susanne Garvis is a Professor in the School of Education and Professional Studies at Griffith University, Australia.
Summary
Led by Donna Pendergast and Susanne Garvis, this new edition of Teaching Early Years provides a comprehensive overview of and introduction to educating children from birth to eight years.
