Learning in Early Childhood: A Whole Child Approach from Birth to 8

Providing a detailed rationale for an holistic approach to learning in the early years, this book explains the theoretical context and highlights the research evidence that supports implementing this method. The book has four sections covering how young children learn, supporting young children’s learning, organizing the learning environment and current issues in practice. Drawing on case studies from a wide range of early years settings, the chapters consider how the different professions in education, health and social care can work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all young children. Included are chapters on: *historical perspectives *pedagogy *working with parents and carers *motivation and self-esteem * learning and teaching styles * thinking skills * organization and management *diversity *organizing the curriculum * multi-agency working * learning from other countries By making links between theory and practice, and by including lots of practical suggestions for how to make this happen in any early years setting, the books is a vital source of reference for all early years students.