The Thinking Child: Brain-based Learning for the Early Years Foundation Stage - Softcover

Call, Nicola

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855394723 ISBN 13: 9781855394728

Publisher: Continuum, 2011

Synopsis

This new edition of The Thinking Child is fully-updated with reference to the new Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Every Child Matters. The book considers the most recent research into the brain and learning, and offers practical advice on how to reflect these findings in the classroom. There is new guidance on current challenges facing practitioners, such as dealing with stressed and over-scheduled children, the philosophy and benefits of including every child and how to address practical issues that might arise in different settings. Other new material includes: Collaborative working, Foreign language learning and English as an additional language (EAL), Outdoor learning and healthy settings, Extended provision and the key person approach, and Managing ICT and the dangers of information overload. The authors offer practical advice on implementing statutory requirements, maintaining a balance between child-initiated and adult-led activities and making the most of existing resources.

About this title

About the Author

Nicola Call started her teaching career in Inner London, rising rapidly to become Deputy Head of three primary schools. Nicola now lives in California where she combines writing with research into Accelerated Learning work in schools. Sally Featherstone is co-founder of a publishing company, Featherstone Education, with her husband. Sally won 'Education Publisher of the Year' at the Independent Publishing Awards 2007.

Edition details

• Publisher: Continuum
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1855394723
• ISBN 13: 9781855394728
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 160