by Marion Dowling (Author)
'This is a book to be treasured. This deeply respected pioneer brings together major research literature, theoretical understanding and practical help. She does so in a way that demonstrates her love and commitment in working with young children and helping them to have rich lives intellectually and with personal fulfillment'
-Professor Tina Bruce CBE
'What comes through is weighty warmth. The weight of research and experience coupled with the warmth of the fascination of children's development over Marion's professional and personal lifetime'
-Professor Mick Waters, Wolverhampton University
'This highly knowledgeable yet accessible book will be hugely valuable for all those who care deeply about young children's learning and development'
-Liz Roberts, Editor, Nursery World
'A tour de force which has the potential to change practice and thinking about early childhood'
-Helen Moylett, Early Learning and Consultancy, President of Early Education
Clearly linking theory and practice, this highly accessible book will be valuable to practitioners, teachers and students. The author explores the development of children's thinking from 0-7 years, and how this affects home, Early Years settings and schools.
The book includes:
- case studies
- professional checkpoints to help reflection
- practical suggestions
- guidance on involving parents
- suggested reading
- questions for discussion.
It will be a great asset for students on Early Years Foundation Degrees, Initial Teacher Education and Early Childhood Studies courses.
The reader can access additional web resources here
Marion Dowling works as a trainer and consultant in the UK and overseas, and is Vice President of Early Education, a national charity.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 200
Edition: 1
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Published: 12 Nov 2012
ISBN 10: 1446210960
ISBN 13: 9781446210963
'What comes through is weighty warmth. The weight of research and experience coupled with the warmth of the fascination of children's development over Marion's professional and personal lifetime'
- Mick Waters, Professor of Education at Wolverhampton University
'Marion Dowling's highly knowledgeable yet accessible book will be hugely valuable for all those who care deeply about young children's learning and development'
- Liz Roberts, Editor, Nursery World
'This book is a tour de force which has the potential to change practice and thinking about early childhood'
- Helen Moylett, Early Learning Consultancy, President of Early Education
'It is such a rich kaleidescope of Marion's own original thinking, research and real children. I believe it is so powerfully presented that it will have a huge impact and influence throughout the world of early childhood and education'
-Paddy Beels,Wingate Nursery School
'One of the most enjoyable academic reads I have experienced lately...Lovingly written by a deeply respected and experienced pioneer who effortlessly brings together leading research literature, theoretical understanding and practical with an almost tangible passion'
Martine Horvath, Early Years Educator