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This book argues that supporting a child's learning in primary school is more about nurturing their dispositions than continually assessing their performance. It shows how teachers and parents have a deep impact on children's learning, motivation and potential and the practices that offer children the best opportunities for future success.
List of contents
Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction
1. Developing reflective practice and mindful development
2. Nurturing Engaged School Children: Communication, Movement and Play
3. Helping children to feel safe and secure
4. Developing classrooms where children think and express themselves
5. Understanding child anxiety
6. Nurturing confidence in the classroom
7. Friendships, conflict and playground dramas
8. Developing nurturing methods of encouragement and self-motivation
9. Supporting parents to nurture their school child at home
10. Supporting lifelong learning in the classroom
Section 2 Introduction: The Nurturing Childhoods Pedagogical Framework in the Classroom
11. Nurturing School Children to do things for themselves
12. Nurturing School Children to do new things
13. Nurturing School Children to be brave
14. Nurturing School Children to have good ideas
15. Nurturing School Children to have a go
16. Nurturing School Children to have fun
17. Nurturing School Children to think
Final Words
About the author
Kathryn Peckham is a Childhood Consultant, researcher, author and founder of Nurturing Childhoods. She is an active member of global Early Childhood networks, conducting research for governments and international organisations, writing curricula and contributing to industry leading publications and guidance such as Birth to 5 Matters.
Summary
This book argues that supporting a child’s learning in primary school is more about nurturing their dispositions than continually assessing their performance. It shows how teachers and parents have a deep impact on children’s learning, motivation and potential and the practices that offer children the best opportunities for future success.
