Early Childhood

As the world comes to grips with what it means to be literate in the 21st century, Understanding and Supporting Young Writers from Birth to 8 provides practitioners with the skills and knowledge they need to support young children effectively as they learn to write...

Understanding Research in Early Childhood Education: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods prepares readers to be informed consumers of early childhood research...

Understanding the Te Whariki Approach is a much–needed source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of the Te Whariki approach, introducing the reader to an innovative bicultural curriculum developed for early childhood services in New Zealand. It will enable..

Understanding the Te Whariki Approach is a much–needed source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of the Te Whariki approach, introducing the reader to an innovative bicultural curriculum developed for early childhood services in New Zealand. It will enable..

Unsettling the Colonial Places and Spaces of Early Childhood Education uncovers and interrogates some of the inherent colonialist tensions that are rarely acknowledged and often unwittingly rehearsed within contemporary early childhood education...

Based on extensive research in early childhood education and care, Values in Early Childhood Education contributes to the much-needed dialogue between research, theoretical positions and methodologies in values education. Values are recognised as diverse, spanning from care values and discipline, to..

Based on extensive research in early childhood education and care, Values in Early Childhood Education contributes to the much-needed dialogue between research, theoretical positions and methodologies in values education. Values are recognised as diverse, spanning from care values and discipline, to..

Drawing on in-depth analyses of Lev Vygotsky’s theories of early childhood, and investiging the ways in which his ideas are reflected in contemporary educational settings, this book highlights the numerous opportunities for learning and development afforded by Vygotskian approaches...

Drawing on in-depth analyses of Lev Vygotsky’s theories of early childhood, and investiging the ways in which his ideas are reflected in contemporary educational settings, this book highlights the numerous opportunities for learning and development afforded by Vygotskian approaches...

Bringing together essential theory, research and policy with examples from practice, this book provides a complete guide to successful work placements for early years students. It examines the roles and responsiblities of the student and placement provider and considers makes a work placement succes..

This inspiring book shows how early years staff can support the best possible practice for children under three and their families, whilst making use of the limited funding available. Promoting the idea of infants as powerful learners, the authors focus on 0-3 years as the vital first phase of educa..

This valuable book acknowledges the role that diverse and multiple communities play in supporting a child’s early development, and explores how their value can be harnessed in our ever evolving and fast-changing world...