"The Early Years Handbook for Students and Practitioners is a comprehensive and accessible course text for all degree level students undertaking programmes related to early years and childhood studies. Designed and written by the SEFDEY Professional Association and a team of new expert contributors, this text provides a balanced approach to the subjects discussed and encourages you to consider and challenge perceptions of early years and to promote good professional practice.
This edition has been extended to cover the learning and development of children from birth to 8 years and features new chapters on research, risk, neuroscience, the environment and more. Divided into four parts - The Student-Practitioner-Professional; The Learning and Development of Children 0-8; The Child, Family and Society; and The Senior Practitioner-Professional - the book covers all aspects of working with young children and engages you with theory that is explicitly linked to your practice.
In each chapter, the book seeks to help you develop your professional identity and includes:
Activities to help you to reflect on your own practice Debates and dilemmas to promote discussion between students and colleagues Real-life case studies and photographs to illustrate key points Extended ""reflective thinking"" boxes outlining key research in the field and implications for practice Suggestions for key projects to help those looking for research topics
The book is supported by a companion website featuring, for students, links to useful websites and video material, and an interactive flashcard glossary. Online support for lecturers includes ideas for tasks and activities to use in class and the diagrams and images in the book available to download."
Edited by:
Carol Hayes,
Lyn Trodd (University of Hertfordshire,
UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 189mm,
Weight: 1.700kg
ISBN: 9780367724504
ISBN 10: 0367724502
Pages: 626
Publication Date: 30 March 2023
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Primary
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction by Carol Hayes List of Contributors Part one First Steps into Higher Education: Transition to level 4 Amanda Tayler Your Emotional, Personal Life and Achievements as an Undergraduate Eva Mikuska Work-based Learning Jo Dallal and Caroline Jones Developing the Practice of Staff in Partnership with Employers Eva Mikuska and Andre Kurowski Research with Children Joe Brown and Tim Clark Reflective Practice Ruth Hudson Planning and Organising for Learning and Positive Behaviour Francesca Brown-Cornwall Part two Holistic Learning and Development of Children The Power of Play Sam Robinson and Debrah Turner Prenatal Development Tricia Johnson Working with Babies 0-1 year Amanda Norman The Early Years: 2-3 year olds Janine Ryan The Early Years and Key Stage 1: 4-8 year olds Debbie Reel and Nicola Smith Enabling Learning and Cognitive Development Kate Hulm Promoting Communication, Language and Literacy Alix Coughlin Holistic Development: Children’s health and well-being Alaina Lally The Social and Emotional Needs of Children Tricia Johnson The physical development of children Katherine Goodsir The Freedom of the Great Outdoors Pam Jarvis, Wendy Holland and Ruth Swailes Genetics Evolution and Culture Jayne Daly and Ruth Hudson Cognitive Neuroscience in Practice Dominique Powell Part three The Child, Family and Society Childhood Culture in Society Rachael Tyas and Controllah Gabi The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the National Curriculum KS1 Sue Nimmo and Nancy Small Working in Partnership with Parents and Families Ute Ward The Effects of Disadvantage on Children’s Life Chances and Educational Outcomes Jonathan Doherty and Amanda Nuttall Safeguarding Practices Mandy Duncan Risk and Resilience Anne Whitehouse Respecting Values and Individuality: The rights of the child Pere Ayling Empowerment and Advocacy for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Penny Borkett Information Processing Differences in the Early Years: Dyslexia Carol Hayes Part Four The Graduate Practitioner Professional Legal and Professional Responsibilities Carol Hayes Observation Janet Harvell and Samantha McMahon Graduate in an employment team Deborah Nye Quality Practice Angela Bonehill Mentoring Samantha McMahon, Mary Dyer and Catherine Barker Students Learning in a Social Context Sarah Cousins and Maggie Crowley Working Collaboratively Jo Dallal and Anne Rawlings Glossary of terms Index
Carol Hayes is an author and researcher in early years with over 40 years’ experience working as a teacher and tutor. Her most recently held posts include Principal Lecturer at Staffordshire University and external examiner for the Open University.
