The Communication Friendly Spaces Approach: Re-Thinking Learning Environments for Children And Families - Hardcover

Jarman, Elizabeth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0992709105 ISBN 13: 9780992709105

Publisher: Elizabeth Jarman Limited, 2013

Synopsis

This publication blends theory, global research and over 100 images, alongside many new case studies, which demonstrate how the CFS Approach has been used in a wide range of contexts to support informed environmental change. It will help readers to re-think their environment and make sure that it's really supporting children's communication skills, emotional well-being and physical development.

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About the Author

Elizabeth Jarman is an internationally recognised education professional, specialising in creating really effective learning environments. She developed The Communication Friendly Spaces Approach, which helps people to re-think the way they use their environment to really set the scene for learning to take place. Elizabeth's thinking challenges the way that environments for children are viewed.Working with architects to educators, Elizabeth leads a team of experts who deliver training, consultancy, develop resources and commission research on improving learning environments. She has a particular interest in engaging families in children's learning. Elizabeth writes for the education sector press and has published a number of books on Communication Friendly Spaces .She has a background in teaching and worked as an assistant director for the Basic Skills Agency, UK where she led national programmes on behalf of the Department for Education. In Europe, Elizabeth worked as lead UK consultant with UNESCO advising on the development of Family Learning schemes. She is currently overseeing a project in Malta on home and family environments. In The US, Elizabeth is currently leading an action research project, working with Early Intervention Centers across Ohio.

Edition details

• Publisher: Elizabeth Jarman Limited
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0992709105
• ISBN 13: 9780992709105
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 130