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Resources for Early Learning explores the use of materials for learning within a social context. Pat Gura explores the possibilities of different kinds of 'stuff' (blocks, beads, climbing frames,...

Effective Early Learning discusses criteria and methodologies for evaluating and improving the quality of learning from birth to 7 years. The editors draw on the experience of practitioners involved...

Developing Learning in Early Childhood shows how adults can support children and actively help them develop their learning in early childhood. Drawing on traditional approaches and recent research...

Designed for practitioners who are responsible for young children's education and welfare in educational settings, this second edition of "Planning for Early Learning" covers social and political...

By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this book supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years. Drawing on case studies from a wide range...

Covering all routes to early years teaching, this essential textbook provides students and practitioners with everything they need to know to deliver outstanding Early Years practice. Previously...

This is the first collection of research studies to explore the potential for mixed methods to shed light on foreign or second language learning by young learners in instructed contexts. It brings...

Providing high quality play experiences is an essential part of good early years education, but this can pose a challenge for practitioners who face pressure from a more didactic primary curriculum,...

Make learning visible in the early years Early childhood is a uniquely sensitive time, when young learners are rapidly developing across multiple domains, including language and literacy,...

This book is a concise and accessible guide to observation as a tool for supporting learning for children aged 0 - 5. It provides comprehensive coverage of the what, why, and how of observation,...

Everything you need to know about Learning Theories in Early Childhood practice. This book explores the key theorists and theories that form the foundation of learning and development in early...

Language teacher education is widely identified as one of the most important areas that needs addressing in order to improve early language instruction, yet research into teacher education for early...

This practical and accessible text supports students on foundation degrees and degrees in Early Years and Early Childhood Studies that have a work-based element. Providing an essential introduction...

The EYFS asks that practitioners help children to become active learners who are inquisitive and have a thirst for new knowledge. This book will aim to show how scientific exploration, as an integral...

This comprehensive, research-based resource illuminates the challenges and benefits of integrating community-based transformational learning (CBTL) experiences of teachers, students, and the...

Education, according to John Dewey, should be viewed as dynamic and ongoing with direct teaching of integrated content knowledge. This volume offers readers an examination of the content areas in...