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      A Critical Companion to Early Childhood

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      Covering all the key topics and concepts of early childhood, this book teaches students to think critically and encourages questioning and evaluation.

      In this stimulating and provocative book the editors have drawn together a diverse and international range of respected...

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      Product ID:9781446259276
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:A Critical Companion to Early Childhood
      Authors:Author: Michael Reed, Rosie Walker
      Page Count:360
      Subjects:Pre-school and kindergarten, Pre-school & kindergarten
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      Covering all the key topics and concepts of early childhood, this book teaches students to think critically and encourages questioning and evaluation.

      In this stimulating and provocative book the editors have drawn together a diverse and international range of respected authors, each of whom has taken a critical approach to the contentious question of how you define and achieve quality early childhood services. It is a book designed to provoke and promote critical dialogue and discourse amongst practitioners and students through critical engagement with the position of the authors within the text. I believe anyone who reads this book will be inspired and motivated to challenge and extend their thinking and professional practice, adopting the critical stance which lies at the heart of quality services for children and families.

      Professor Chris Pascal, Director of Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC)


      Early childhood is a complex and important area of study where it is important to develop your critical thinking and reflect upon key issues. This book will help do both. 

      It explores interrelated topics such as:

      • Child development
      • Play
      • Safeguarding
      • Professionalism
      • Curriculum and Policy

      Each chapter will not only engage with what you need to know but help you develop your academic skills.

      The book also comes with lots of online resources and include:

      • Podcasts from the authors of each chapter so you can better understand the key concepts

      • PowerPoints to help you revise the essential information

      • Journal articles related to each chapter provide further reading

      Michael Reed and Rosie Walker are both Senior Lecturers in Early Childhood at the Institute of Education, University of Worcester.

       


      Imprint Name:Sage Publications Ltd
      Publisher Name:Sage Publications Ltd
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2014-11-17

      Additional information

      Weight652 g
      Dimensions232 × 187 × 20 mm