Supporting ICT in the Early Years - Softcover

Siraj-Blatchford, John; Whitebread, David

9780335227891: Supporting ICT in the Early Years

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0335227899 ISBN 13: 9780335227891

Publisher: Open University Press, 2003

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"This book is an excellent resource for gaining understanding about the fundamental principles of ICT in the Foundation Stage curriculum... [The] principles of good practice in this book will not be outdated by new products or trends. The book is a well-balanced blend of theory and application. It has certainly helped to provoke and resolve ideas about the use of ICT in our settings." - Nursery World

This book helps readers understand how very young children (from birth to six) develop an early awareness, and subsequently develop their knowledge, skills and understandings of information and communication technologies (ICTs).

The rapid growth of ICT has prompted concerns among parents, educators and policy-makers over the suitability of many educational applications, and electronic toys, for young children. However, evidence is presented to show that the use of ICT by young children is compatible with the principles of a developmentally appropriate curriculum (DAC). In fact the authors argue that used imaginatively, many applications of ICT can make a significant and unique contribution to children's social and cognitive development.

This is a significant book for students, parents,carers, teachers, and other professionals who want to provide a rich learning environment in education, and in teaching and supervising research in the early years.

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About the Author

John Siraj-Blatchford is a Lecturer at the University of Cambridge and an Associate Director of the ESRC Teaching and Learning Research programme. He has extensive experience in teaching, and in researching science and technology education. He is the author of numerous academic papers and articles, and several books. His current research includes a European evaluation of the IBM KidSmart early childhood initiative, and the study of the CT training needs of early years practitioners in five countries. David Whitebread is a Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Developmental Psychology and Early Years Education at the University of Cambridge. Prior to this he taught in primary schools for 14 years. He is currently involved in research projects concerned with Nurture Groups, effective pedagogy in the Early Years and the development of children's independent learning at the Foundation Stage.

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