Early Childhood Education

′The authors who have contributed to this book bring a wealth of expertise and a wide range of research findings. This gives the reader the opportunity to link theory with practice in a helpful and illuminating way′ - Early Years Update
Every chapter will be relevant to students and practitioners working in early years. Found it difficult to put the book down - such an interesting read. -- Miss Alyson Lewis * drupal *
With contributions from well respected authors, this publication focuses on the sociocultural and historical approaches to theories of learning. Learning and pedagogy, the nature of knowledge, assessment and evaluation and quality in the Early Years are all examined within a balanced format. Discussion points and contextualised examples enhance the overall effect. -- Mr John Humphreys, MEd,MA * drupal *
A wonderful book. This brings together multiple perspectives and provides insightful reading for second year students. -- Mrs Abigail Gosling * drupal *
This book will be very useful to degree students throughout their studies. It′s a book I have dipped in and out of and I am sure students will do the same. Some of the ideas and concepts will challenge students thinking. The critical link between theory and practice and the use of case studies used in some of the chapters will help students engage with the ideas presented to them and widen their perspectives of working with children and families. -- Mrs Jackie Braithwaite * drupal *
Interesting, a good book to provide further supplementary information. -- Mrs Jane Smithson * drupal *
This text places early education securely within a socio-cultural framework. Anning, Cullen and Fleer draw on other current research to explore the context of society in early childhood pyschological and sociological development and present a number of current theories for reflection. The case studies provide rich teaching material for discussion and encouraging students to take their understanding further. The course is Childhood and Family Studies and this text will be useful for a number of modules. -- Mrs Karen Clarke * drupal *
this book offers the reader a view of the effects society and culture can have on education -- Mrs Kerrie Lee * drupal *
Good to find a book at a graduate level. Each chapter delivers up to date research and thinking and is essential for the student who is broadening their knowledge beyond the scope of their own UK practice -- Mrs Margaret Dobbs * drupal *
An excellent book. All chapters are relevant and bring together contributions from respected authors in the field. I will use the case studies for evaluation of UK and Global contexts with students across the range of Early years and Childhood courses that I teach on. Challenges sociocultural and historical approaches to theories of learning. -- Mrs Sharon Colilles * drupal *
Used particularly with early childhood studies. A good resource for the lecturer to draw on for historical contexts -- Mrs Steph Evans * drupal *
A book that is well received by students. It covers topics such as quality and assessment in Early Years sector. Students found the book valuable when preparing their assessments. -- Mrs Svetlana Shivacheva * drupal *
Creates an understanding of the context in which Early Childhood Education has developed. Anning′s style of presentation is as accessible for 1st year degree students as it is for 3rd years, useful. -- Ms Christina Devane * drupal *
This is an excellent text which deals with critical issues in early childhood curricula and pedagogy (the nature of knowledge and learning) with clarity and incisiveness. -- Ms Rachel Rosen * drupal *