Communication for the Early Years

A Holistic Approach

Julie Kent, Moira Moran

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Routledge
13 May 2019

Pre-school & kindergarten

Speech, language, and communication are key to young children’s well-being and development. At a time when communication contexts and modalities are becoming increasingly complex and multifaceted, this key text considers how pedagogical approaches, environments, and interactions can be used to develop and harness the voice of the child in the early years.

Communication for the Early Years takes a broad, ecological systems approach to communication to present theoretical approaches and principles which map a child’s communication experiences in the home, the early years setting, in the local community, through play, and engagement with digital media and the enabling environment, including the outdoor environment. Topics considered include:

the role played by pedagogical leadership in the development of an effective communication environment

aspects of the physical environment which encourage or inhibit communication

effective communication in and between settings

the importance of toys and resources

developments in digital communication and their impact on the child

Chapters consider perspectives of the child, family, and practitioner to encourage a holistic and collaborative understanding of interaction and the role this plays in a child’s development, while case studies, examples from practice and reflective questions inspire discussion, challenge thinking, and encourage the application of research in practice.

An in-depth exploration of the factors which impact on the development of a child’s communication skills, this will be key reading for students and practitioners in the Early Years, as well as those involved in their training and continued professional development.

Edited by: Julie Kent, Moira Moran
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 285g
ISBN: 9780815348610
ISBN 10: 0815348614
Pages: 136
Publication Date: 13 May 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface About the Contributors Chapter 1: Introduction: a theoretical and ideological basis for the discussion of communication in the early years Chapter 2: Let’s begin at the beginning… Chapter 3: Creating a culture of communication Chapter 4: Communication and learning dispositions: a formula for success Chapter 5: Communicating through the environment Chapter 6: How a child’s image is reflected and communicated through toys Chapter 7: Supporting communication through the outdoor environment Chapter 8: The role of digital media in communication systems in early years settings Chapter 9: Collaborative practice in communication for the early years: the learning from a research project Chapter 10: Communicating children’s perspectives Chapter 11: conclusions

Julie Kent is Senior Lecturer and Course Leader of the BA (Hons) Childhood Studies Degree at Nottingham Trent University, UK. Moira Moran was formerly Senior Lecturer on the EYITT PGCE, as well as on the BA (Hons) Childhood Studies Degree at Nottingham Trent University, UK.