About the book
This best-selling text book provides a broad-ranging and up-to-date review of thinking and best practice within nursery and infant education. Written around the basic truth that an effective early years curriculum must start with the children, their needs and their potential, the contributors to this classic text acknowledge that learning must have a strong element of fun, wonder and excitement.
Fully revised and updated in light of recent changes to the Early Years curriculum, with brand new chapters on assessment, communication, writing, creativity and diversity, the contributors address a range of fundamental issues and principles, including:
- an analysis of research into how children learn;
- discussions of issues such as classroom organisation, curriculum management, and assessment;
- a detailed section on play and language;
- chapters covering individual curriculum areas, including new chapters on music and PSHE.
Each chapter combines a review of important principles with practical and inspiring classroom examples throughout. It is essential reading for all Foundations Stage and KS1 trainee teachers, their tutors and mentors, and serving teachers working in the 3-7 age range who wish to reflect upon and develop their practice.
Editions of Teaching and Learning in the Early Years
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317936107
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317936114
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This best-selling text book provides a broad-ranging and up-to-date review of thinking and best practice within nursery and infant education. Written around the basic truth that an effective early years curriculum must start with the children, their needs and their potential, the contributors to this classic text acknowledge that learning must have a strong element of fun, wonder and excitement.
Fully revised and updated in light of recent changes to the Early Years curriculum, with brand new chapters on assessment, communication, writing, creativity and diversity, the contributors address a range of fundamental issues and principles, including:
- an analysis of research into how children learn;
- discussions of issues such as classroom organisation, curriculum management, and assessment;
- a detailed section on play and language;
- chapters covering individual curriculum areas, including new chapters on music and PSHE.
Each chapter combines a review of important principles with practical and inspiring classroom examples throughout. It is essential reading for all Foundations Stage and KS1 trainee teachers, their tutors and mentors, and serving teachers working in the 3-7 age range who wish to reflect upon and develop their practice.
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What is Teaching and Learning in the Early Years about?
This best-selling text book provides a broad-ranging and up-to-date review of thinking and best practice within nursery and infant education. Written around the basic truth that an effective early years curriculum must start with the children, their needs and their potential, the contributors to this classic text acknowledge that learning must have a strong element of fun, wonder and excitement.
Fully revised and updated in light of recent changes to the Early Years curriculum, with brand new chapters on assessment, communication, writing, creativity and diversity, the contributors address a range of fundamental issues and principles, including:
- an analysis of research into how children learn;
- discussions of issues such as classroom organisation, curriculum management, and assessment;
- a detailed section on play and language;
- chapters covering individual curriculum areas, including new chapters on music and PSHE.
Each chapter combines a review of important principles with practical and inspiring classroom examples throughout. It is essential reading for all Foundations Stage and KS1 trainee teachers, their tutors and mentors, and serving teachers working in the 3-7 age range who wish to reflect upon and develop their practice.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Teaching and Learning in the Early Years?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Schools and pre-schools > Pre-school and kindergarten
Where can I read a sample of Teaching and Learning in the Early Years?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317936107
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Teaching and Learning in the Early Years?
David Whitebread, Penny Coltman
Who is the Publisher of the book Teaching and Learning in the Early Years?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Teaching and Learning in the Early Years is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317936107) and pdf(ISBN 9781317936114)