Supp. Identity, Diversity & Language in the Early Years


Book Description

This book provides the main ingredients for professional development in working with young children in a diverse society. It fills the gap that most early years training neglects, that is, how to work with children in developing a positive disposition towards themselves regardless of their differences. By helping children to develop a strong self-identity and good self-esteem we set the foundations for positive attitudes towards others and towards learning. Practical advice, real examples and staff activities bring the book to life. The book provides clear evidence and practical guidance on how to develop young children's emerging language, especially those children who have English as an additional language, and how to generate, activate and assess curriculum for diversity. The book focuses on all children's learning for cultural diversity. Culture is used as a broad term to include language, ethnicity, social class and gender. Each chapter offers a clear combination of theory and practice and ends with excellent staff development activities and further readings. The book will be important reading for all students and practitioners working with young children.




Language, Culture and Identity in the Early Years


Book Description

Introduces the key themes and debates in supporting young children with different linguistic and cultural backgrounds in an inclusive way.




Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves


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Anti-bias education begins with you! Become a skilled anti-bias teacher with this practical guidance to confronting and eliminating barriers.




Diversity And Difference In Early Childhood Education: Issues For Theory And Practice


Book Description

Early childhood professionals are often required to work with children and families from a range of diverse backgrounds. This book goes beyond simplistic definitions of diversity, encouraging a much broader understanding and helping early childhood educators develop a critical disposition towards assumptions about children and childhood in relation to diversity, difference and social justice.




Reflective Teaching in Early Education


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The book you can trust to guide you through your career in the early years, as the expert authors share tried and tested techniques in a range of early years settings. For this new edition, Jennifer Colwell and Amanda Ince have drawn together an expert author team to bring you guidance from top practitioners that is both cohesive and that continues to evolve to meet the needs of today's early years practitioners. It is designed for trainees whether in universities or early years settings and looks across the full early years spectrum, from birth to 8 years old. Reflective Teaching in Early Education uniquely provides two levels of support: - Practical, evidence-based guidance on key early years issues – including relationships, behaviour, inclusion, curriculum planning and learning, and teaching strategies - Evidence-informed 'principles' and 'concepts' to help you to understand the theories informing practice, offering ways for you to continue to develop your skills and understanding of early years practice in early childhood education and care New to this edition: - Case Studies which illustrate the impact Reflective Teaching can have on your practice and your setting - New Reflective Activities - Updated references and guidance on Key Readings - Updates to reflect recent changes in curriculum and assessment across the UK reflectiveteaching.co.uk provides a treasure trove of additional support. Readings for Reflective Teaching in Early Education, the supporting 'portable library' volume, is signposted throughout this book and provides convenient access to key texts.




Teaching English 3-11


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This title highlights aspects of progression and continuity in the teaching of English across the Foundation and Primary years and encourages readers to develop an understanding of key principles and the confidence to apply these appropriately to their classroom practice.




Young Children and Racial Justice


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Early years workers, together with families, lay the foundations for young children's futures. Young Children and Racial Justice provides a comprehensive approach to the issues facing all early years workers in exploring with young children what it means to enjoy living in our multicultural society.It offers a framework for good practice for everyone working in the early years sector. Designed for use in professional development, with case studies, references and accessible articles, this book gives practitioners the tools and knowledge to implement race equality policies and action plans.




Diverse Literacies in Early Childhood


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This important, research-based text explores the concept of literacy as social practice within diverse family, community and educational settings. Its theoretical premise that literacy learning and life chances are inextricably linked is underscored by practical example, teachers' stories and real-world vignettes.




Understanding Child Psychology


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'Understanding child psychology' is for students of child development and particularly those following courses leading to vocational qualifications in childcare and education.




BTEC National Early Years


Book Description

Written in line with the 2005 specification for the BTEC National in Early Years qualification, this photocopiable book contains guidance notes, quiz sheets, OHTs, and assignments. The CD-ROM incorporated in the pack provides editable worksheets and activities to help tutors customise the course to suit the needs of their students.