Early Childhood Education and Care

About the Author Acknowledgements PART ONE: CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING Introduction Development from Conception to Three: New Understanding Play as Active Learning Play and Risk Creative Approaches to Teaching and Learning: 'Kodaly' Creative Approaches to Teaching and Learning -'Transient Art' PART TWO: THE CHILD IN THE SOCIOCULTURAL CONTEXT Introduction The Impact of Changes in Family Structure The Role of the Parent in the 21st Century The Role of the Community in Childcare and Education The Place of the School in the 21st Century The Place of Technology in Early Years Care and Education PART THREE: INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES Introduction Practice and Provision for Children 0 - 8 in Sweden Practice and Provision in Reggio Emilia Practice and Provision in New Zealand: Te Whariki High Scope An Approach to Experiential Education: Ferre Laevers PART FOUR: THE DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL Introduction Concepts and Status of Early Years Professionalism Inter-Professional Practice The Practicing Professional as Researcher Working in a Team The Issue of Professional Autonomy Index

'Each section has its own introduction and can stand alone - indeed the chapters, although they are clearly interconnected, can be accessed individually. This makes this an ideal book to dip in to when researching a particular aspect of early years practice' -- Early Years Update * Early Years Update * The text promotes knowledge and understanding of education and care for early years specialists, primary teachers and childhood practitioners. It offers a variety of strategies and approaches to enhance professional development. This book is well written, accessible and engages the reader throughout. It is a valuable learning and reference tool which will appeal to a wide audience who seek insight into early years. -- Brenda Dunn and Jill Shimi * Scottish Educational Review * This book is an invaluable resource for all students in the field of early childhood studies who envisage a career as professionals in the field as it introduces a number of concepts of early childhood education and care that can benefit enormously the professional practitioner in recognising today's issues of their practice and support children and families in a broader socio-cultural context. -- Dr. Ioanna Palaiologou