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This book is a comprehensive course text for all degree level students undertaking programmes related to early years and childhood studies. It provides a balanced approach and encourages you to consider and challenge perceptions of early years and to promote good professional practice.
List of contents
Introduction by Carol Hayes
List of Contributors
Part one
- First Steps into Higher Education: Transition to level 4
Amanda Tayler
- Your Emotional, Personal Life and Achievements as an Undergraduate
Eva Mikuska
- Work-based Learning
Jo Dallal and Caroline Jones
- Developing the Practice of Staff in Partnership with Employers
Eva Mikuska and Andre Kurowski
- Research with Children
Joe Brown and Tim Clark
- Reflective Practice
Ruth Hudson
- Planning and Organising for Learning and Positive Behaviour
Francesca Brown-Cornwall
Part two
Holistic Learning and Development of Children
- The Power of Play
Sam Robinson and Debrah Turner
- Prenatal Development
Tricia Johnson
- Working with Babies 0-1 year
Amanda Norman
- The Early Years: 2-3 year olds
Janine Ryan
- The Early Years and Key Stage 1: 4-8 year olds
Debbie Reel and Nicola Smith
- Enabling Learning and Cognitive Development
Kate Hulm
- Promoting Communication, Language and Literacy
Alix Coughlin
- Holistic Development: Children's health and well-being
Alaina Lally
- The Social and Emotional Needs of Children
Tricia Johnson
- The physical development of children
Katherine Goodsir
- The Freedom of the Great Outdoors
Pam Jarvis, Wendy Holland and Ruth Swailes
- Genetics Evolution and Culture
Jayne Daly and Ruth Hudson
- Cognitive Neuroscience in Practice
Dominique Powell
Part three
The Child, Family and Society
- Childhood Culture in Society
Rachael Tyas and Controllah Gabi
- The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the National Curriculum KS1
Sue Nimmo and Nancy Small
- Working in Partnership with Parents and Families
Ute Ward
- The Effects of Disadvantage on Children's Life Chances and Educational Outcomes
Jonathan Doherty and Amanda Nuttall
- Safeguarding Practices
Mandy Duncan
- Risk and Resilience
Anne Whitehouse
- Respecting Values and Individuality: The rights of the child
Pere Ayling
- Empowerment and Advocacy for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Penny Borkett
- Information Processing Differences in the Early Years: Dyslexia
Carol Hayes
Part Four
The Graduate Practitioner Professional
- Legal and Professional Responsibilities
Carol Hayes
- Observation
Janet Harvell and Samantha McMahon
- Graduate in an employment team
Deborah Nye
- Quality Practice
Angela Bonehill
- Mentoring
Samantha McMahon, Mary Dyer and Catherine Barker
- Students Learning in a Social Context
Sarah Cousins and Maggie Crowley
- Working Collaboratively
Jo Dallal and Anne Rawlings
Glossary of terms
Index
About the author
Carol Hayes is an author and researcher in early years with over 40 years' experience working as a teacher and tutor. Her most recently held posts include Principal Lecturer at Staffordshire University and external examiner for the Open University.
Summary
This book is a comprehensive course text for all degree level students undertaking programmes related to early years and childhood studies. It provides a balanced approach and encourages you to consider and challenge perceptions of early years and to promote good professional practice.
