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This Should Be Essential Reading For Anyone Involved In The Training And Professional Development Of Early Years Practitioners... It Is An Impressive Analysis Of The Historical And Contemporary 'Big Ideas' That Have Influenced Societies ' And Practitioners' Views Of Children And The Nature Of The Curriculum.There Are Powerful Sections On Parents And Communities ... I Particularly Liked The Stimulating 'Ideas Galleries' With Their Statements From Researchers, Policymakers And Practitioners Around The World.'Nursery World, October 2004This Key Textbook Introduces Students And Practitioners To A Wide Range Of Different Approaches To Early Childhood. It Provides Practical Strategies For Developing And Implementing Early Learning Experiences That Promote Excellence And Equity For Children.The Book Presents The Latest Research And Thinking About Good Practice, Discusses How Various Philosophies And Beliefs Influence Decisions In Early Childhood Education, And Identifies The Key Thinkers Behind Each Approach. By Examining Different Perspectives, The Book Helps Early Childhood Practitioners To Navigate Their Way Through Competing Views, Make Informed Choices, And Be Critically Reflective In Their Work.In An Accessible, Lively And Userfriendly Way, It Explores Issues Such As:What Constitutes An Appropriate Early Childhood Curriculum How Best To Study And Assess Children Involving Parents And Children In Early Childhood Learning The Book Features A Range Of Pedagogical Devices To Inspire Early Childhood Workers To Reflect Critically On Their Work And The Ideas Underpinning It, Including: Boxed Definitions Of Key Terms Ideas Summary Charts And Ideas Galleries Clarification Exercises Case Studies Further Reading Lists This Essential Textbook Is Ideal For Students Undertaking Early Childhood Qualifications At Degree Level, Masters Courses In Early Childhood Education, And For Practitioners Who Work With Children From Birth To Eight In Early Childhood Settings.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Shaping Early Childhood: Learners, Curriculum and Contexts'? A: The book focuses on various approaches to early childhood education, providing practical strategies for developing learning experiences that promote excellence and equity for children.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of 'Shaping Early Childhood: Learners, Curriculum and Contexts' is Macnaughton.
- Q: What type of professionals is this book intended for? A: This textbook is intended for students pursuing early childhood qualifications, as well as practitioners working with children from birth to eight years old.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include appropriate early childhood curriculum, assessment of children, and the involvement of parents in early learning.
- Q: When was 'Shaping Early Childhood' published? A: The book was published on December 1, 2003.
- Q: What pedagogical features does the book include? A: The book includes boxed definitions, ideas summary charts, clarification exercises, case studies, and further reading lists.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professional development? A: Yes, it is essential reading for those involved in training and professional development of early years practitioners.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.