The Early Childhood Educator for Diploma 3e


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Updated for the new CHC50121 qualification, this new resource offers complete coverage of the 12 core units plus three of the most popular electives. Content is user-friendly and engaging, with language appropriate for VET students. Holistic case studies present practical applications of the chapter content, helping students to apply chapter teachings to real-word scenarios.




EBOOK The Early Childhood Educator for Diploma, Revised


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This new edition of the best-selling The Early Childhood Educator for Diploma aligns with CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and covers all core units and a range of popular electives in conjunction with The Early Childhood Educator for Certificate III 2e. The text addresses the design and implementation of the curriculum in an education and care service, and links to the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard (NQS).The resource has been fully updated in response to new releases of the training package and changes to industry regulations and practices. KEY FEATURES UPDATED! Fully updated content aligns to release 4 of CHC50113 Five new units covered Chapter length aligns to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) volume of learning indicators Links to approved frameworks and the NQS throughout the text




EBOOK The Early Childhood Educator for Certificate III, Revised


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The Early Childhood Educator for Certificate III eBook is delivered on the Vitalsource platform in the latest version of the ePUB standard (ePUB3). The Early Childhood Educator for Certificate III aligns with the CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care from the CHC (Community Services) Training Package. This qualification applies to all early childhood educators who work within the requirements of Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard (NQS). A Certificate III trained early childhood educator's role supports children's wellbeing, learning and development, and the implementation of an approved learning framework, either under direct supervision or autonomously. This resource been designed to support students' learning with content and activities at the appropriate Certificate III level of difficulty, as well as a Registered Training Organisation's delivery of this valuable qualification. Scope: The Early Childhood Educator for Certificate III provides complete coverage of all fifteen of the required core units of competency of the CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. It also includes three elective units carefully selected to enable an overall effective introduction to the essential skills and knowledge needed to be an effective Certificate III qualified early year's practitioner.




Early Childhood Education


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Turning passion into practice as a professional early childhood educator Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional is an inspiring introduction to the world of early childhood education, preparing the teachers of tomorrow to reach their full potential in their schools and communities. Written by a diverse and experienced author team, this text engages readers to connect contemporary educational and developmental theory and research to developmentally appropriate practices and applications that are easily implemented in the classroom. In response to today′s ever-changing educational environment, the text focuses on both the importance of taking personal and professional responsibility, as well as today′s issues in diversity—from supporting children with exceptionalities to supporting children and families in broader cultural contexts.




Play in the Early Years


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The second edition of Play in the Early Years provides a comprehensive introduction to pedagogy and play in early years education settings. Drawing on classical and contemporary theories, this text examines social, cultural and institutional approaches to play, and explores a range of strategies for successfully integrating play into classrooms. Thoroughly revised to include the latest methods and research, this edition features new material on intentional teaching, play as learning, digital play, and discipline-specific content. Two new chapters discuss post-structuralist and cultural-historical conceptions of play, and extended practical examples link pedagogical practice to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Australian Curriculum. The text is pedagogically rich, and each chapter is supported by a comprehensive companion website which provides links to videos, readings and supplementary activities. Freshly presented in a new full colour layout and written in an engaging style, Play in the Early Years remains an essential resource for pre-service students and practitioners.




Rethinking Early Childhood Education


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Rethinking Early Childhood Education is alive with the conviction that teaching young children involves values and vision. This anthology collects inspiring stories about social justice teaching with young children. Included here is outstanding writing from childcare teachers, early-grade public school teachers, scholars, and parents.Early childhood is when we develop our core dispositions -- the habits of thinking that shape how we live. This book shows how educators can nurture empathy, an ecological consciousness, curiosity, collaboration, and activism in young children. It invites readers to rethink early childhood education, reminding them that it is inseparable from social justice and ecological education.An outstanding resource for childcare providers, early-grade teachers, as well as teacher education and staff development programs.




Handbook of Early Childhood Teacher Education


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This handbook synthesizes both contemporary research and best practices in early childhood teacher education, a unique segment of teacher education defined by its focus on child development, the role of the family, and support for all learners. The first volume of its kind, the Handbook of Early Childhood Teacher Education provides comprehensive coverage on key topics in the field, including the history of early childhood teacher education programs, models for preparing early childhood educators, pedagogical approaches to supporting diverse learners, and contemporary influences on this quickly expanding area of study. Appropriate for early childhood teacher educators as well as both pre- and in-service teachers working with children from birth through 8, this handbook articulates the unique features of early childhood teacher education, highlighting the strengths and limitations of current practice as based in empirical research. It concludes by charting future directions for research with an aim to improve the preparation of early childhood educators.




Essentials of Early Childhood Education


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Essentials of Early Childhood Education remains one of the most revered texts in the field. The text emphasizes the importance of experience, interactions, and environments to support children in development. This edition highlights up-to-date coverage, statistics, and references to new Canadian studies as well as validates Early Childhood Education as a critical and meaningful vocation. Essentials of Early Childhood Education will provide students with the foundations necessary to study further in their field and achieve success in their field placements and practicum. The book focuses on issues that must be addressed to prepare individuals to work with young children and families in early development stages.




EBOOK The Early Childhood Educator for Diploma


Book Description

Updated for the new CHC50121 qualification, this new resource offers complete coverage of the 12 core units plus three of the most popular electives. Content is user-friendly and engaging, with language appropriate for VET students. Holistic case studies present practical applications of the chapter content, helping students to apply chapter teachings to real-word scenarios.




Achieving your Diploma in Education and Training


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This book supports the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training for anyone training to teach in the further education and skills sector. Full of informed practical guidance and supported by meaningful links to theory and educational research, it covers all mandatory units included in the diploma and has been carefully designed to be your indispensable guide to successfully achieving the qualification. Thought-provoking activities in every chapter highlight key points and show how you can apply them in practice allowing you to enhance your teaching skills. This book clearly communicates what underpins high-quality teaching and empowers you to succeed as a teacher of learners in the further education and skills sector. New to this edition: · Reflective activities in every chapter encouraging you to engage critically with key concepts · New coverage of employability offering pragmatic guidance for succeeding in the workplace · Content updated to reflect current policy directions within the sector · Links to further reading throughout highlighting key literature on each major topic