Learning in Early Childhood

Pat Beckley is the Academic Co-ordinator 3-7 PGCE Primary at Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln.

PART ONE: HOW YOUNG CHILDREN LEARN Historical Perspectives - Pat Beckley Theories of Learning - Pat Beckley Partnerships with Parents/Carers - Pat Beckley Pedagogy in Practice - Pat Beckley PART TWO: SUPPORTING YOUNG CHILDREN'S LEARNING Motivation and Self-Esteem - Pat Beckley Inclusion and 'Educating' the Whole Child - Sue Lambert Diversity in the Early Years - Helen Hendry Thinking Skills - Sharon Marsden PART THREE: ORGANIZING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Approaches to Play - Lindy Nahmad-Williams Enabling Environments - Jane Johnston Learning and Teaching Styles - Alison Jakins Leadership and Management in Early Years Settings - Pat Beckley PART FOUR: ISSUES IN PRACTICE Engaging Early Learners - Becky Glenton The Social Context - Pat Beckley Multi-Agency Working - Anita Soni Forward Thinking and Forward Practice - Liz Creed

'This book offers a comprehensive and well-structured overview of the early years. The traditons of good practice are conveyed alongside recent developments in our understanding of learning and teaching in the early years' - Pat Broadhead, Professor of Playful Learning. Leeds Metropolitan University 'Each of the chaptes include learning objectives, case studies, points for discussion and suggestions for further reading, making this a useful text for both personal study and group reflection' - Early Years Update