Understanding Children's Development in the Early Years
Questions Practitioners Frequently Ask
Price: $145.00
Add to Cart- ISBN: 978-0-415-41287-2
- Binding: Hardback (also available in Paperback)
- Published by: Routledge
- Publication Date: 8th March 2007
- Pages: 144
About the Book
This highly practical and accessible book is full of case studies and helpful advice on how to enhance our understanding of very young children. The author addresses key questions such as:
- is it nature or nurture that makes children who they are?
- how can I develop the best possible skills to interact with children?
- what can I do to help a child make a friend?
- how can I build sound relationships with parents, especially at times of conflict?
- is this child’s difficulty being met by the nursery, or do we need expert help?
Examples in this book are taken from a variety of real-life nursery practices and the case studies provide interesting and thought-provoking scenarios. Books in this series address key issues for Early Years practitioners working in today’s nursery and school environments.
Reviews
'This book provides a very accessible approach to building a better understanding of young children and their development and will be an interesting and useful read for both experienced early years practitioners and for students who are just beginning to build their practical experience.' - Early Years UpdateTable of Contents
Introduction: Setting the Scene 1. Observing Children’s Development in the Nursery 2. Understanding the Earliest Development and Its Impact on Learning 3. Understanding Social Development 4. Understanding Emotional Development 5. Understanding Moral Development 6. Understanding Intellectual Development 7. Physical and Motor Development
About the Author(s)
Christine Macintyre was formerly senior lecturer in Child Development, Play and Special Needs at Edinburgh University. She now works as an Early Education Consultant.
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