Early Childhood: A Guide for Students

by Tina Bruce (Author)

• Used

  Illustrated
  2009

  $4.60

  Designed for students on Early Years Foundation Degrees and Early Childhood courses, Early Years professionals and Teaching Assistants, this engaging text provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of early childhood.

  Written and edited by experts in the field, the book clearly explains theory through illustrations of good practice, with case studies, reflective exercises and suggestions for further reading. Additional case studies and reflective questions for student or lecturer's use can be found on the SAGE website.

  Each chapter has been revised with an emphasis on encouraging reflective practice and there are new chapters on:

  - personal, social, and emotional development

  - EYPS

  - health and safeguarding children

  This brand new edition has also been updated in light of the new Early Years Foundation Stage, and addresses the needs of students working towards Early Years Professional Status (EYPS).

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.43

  'Early Childhood is indeed a guide for students: it is also an excellent resource for Early Years tutors, introducing a collection of the most difficult concepts and terms that students need to grasp....Early Childhood: A Guide for Students would be a very valuable addition to any student's book collection' - ESCalate

  'Because it includes new research and guidelines, the book's not just excellent for students but very useful for pre-school practitioners across the board. Highly recommended!' - SureStart Magazine

  Designed for the needs of the foundation degree and early childhood studies student, this easy-to -use text gives comprehensive coverage of all aspects of your early childhood course. Written by experts in the field, theory is clearly explained in terms of classroom practice.

  Included are sections on:

  - You and your learning

  - Working with children

  - Understanding child development

  - 0-3 Years

  - Key Stage 1

  - Professional Development

  - Leading and Managing

  Each chapter includes case studies, exercises for further study, a useful glossary of key terms, and suggestions for further reading.

  Tina Bruce is a freelance consultant and visiting professor at the London Metropolitan University