Creating and Thinking Critically (Learning and Teaching in the Early Years) - Softcover

Di Chilvers

 
9781907241369: Creating and Thinking Critically (Learning and Teaching in the Early Years)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1907241361 ISBN 13: 9781907241369
Publisher: Practical Pre-School Books, 2013

Synopsis

One of a series exploring the EYFS Characteristics of Effective Early Learning. All the books are highly practical and easy-to-use, drawing on current research and thinking. They cover communication and language, the environment and extended learning. All practitioners will gain insight and understanding to help them work towards and create a child-centred curriculum. Following children's interest, ideas and fascinations is explored and how this supports creating and thinking critically and the way practitioners can support children's creativity and critical thinking is woven into theory and practice. Creating and thinking critically is explained and connected to good practice. Observing children and linking this to their development is discussed through the use of observational case studies in a range of settings. This book is also relevant for those in KS1 who have to make the links between the EYFS and the National Curriculum and are looking for ways to ensure the good transition if philosophy and practice.

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About the Author

Di Chilvers has worked in the early years sector for over 35 years and continues to be fascinated about the ways in which young children develop, think and learn. Originally trained as a nursery nurse (NNEB), then a teacher, Di has a MA in Early Childhood Education and is working towards a qualification in psychology. For more information please visit Di's website at: www.dichilvers.co.uk.

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Publisher
Practical Pre-School Books
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1907241361
ISBN 13 
9781907241369
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
64