ABSTRACT
First published in 1986, this book has been enormously influential in the training and professional development of early years workers. This new edition has been fully revised to take account of changes in the National Curriculum, the publication of the government's 'desirable outcomes' statement for the under-fives, and the introduction of NVQ's in child care and education. The new edition also includes sections on:
* the effects of developmental psychology on the early years curriculum
* working with two-year-olds on self-awareness and social skills
* developing communication, motor, analytical and problem solving skills
* fostering aesthetic and creative awareness
* play and the learning environment
* record-keeping and assessment
* involving parents
* continuity from pre-schooling to statutory schooling.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |163 pages
Part I
chapter |12 pages
Early educators and their influences on the curriculum
chapter |20 pages
Curriculum in the early years
chapter |17 pages
Development of personal and social competence
chapter |13 pages
Development of communication skills
chapter |10 pages
Development of analytical and problem-solving skills
chapter |11 pages
Development of physical competence
chapter |16 pages
Development of creative and aesthetic abilities
chapter |17 pages
Play and the learning environment
chapter |14 pages
Record keeping and assessment
chapter |14 pages
Parents and their children's learning
chapter |14 pages
Continuity: from pre-school to statutory schooling
chapter |3 pages
In conclusion
part |24 pages
Part II