Early childhood education : society and culture
This text presents social and cultural perspectives on theories of learning in early childhood education. It sets out research-based evidence linking theory and practice in early childhood settings
xiii, 226 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
9780761943860, 9780761943877, 0761943862, 0761943870
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Research contexts across cultures / Angela Anning, Joy Cullen and Marilyn Fleer
pt. 1. Conceptualisations of learning and pedagogy in early years settings. Developing a pedagogy of play / Elizabeth Wood ; Scaffolding learning and co-constructing understandings / Barbara Jordan ; Exploring critical constructivist perspectives on children's learning / Glenda MacNaughton
pt. 2. The nature of knowledge in early years settings. The co-construction of an early childhood curriculum / Angela Anning ; Adults co-constructing professional knowledge / Joy Cullen ; Building bridges between literacies / Denise Williams-Kennedy
pt. 3. Assessment in early years settings. The consequences of socio-cultural assessment / Bronwen Cowie and Margaret Carr ; On-entry baseline assessment across cultures / Peter Tymms and Christine Merrell ; Mapping the transformation of understanding / Marilyn Fleer and Carmel Richardson
pt. 4. Evaluation and quality in early year settings. Quality teaching in the early years / Iram Siraj-Blatchford ; Questioning evaluation quality in early childhood / Valerie N. Podmore ; Multiple pathways between home and school literacies / Susan Hill and Susan Nichols
pt. 5. Conclusion. A framework for conceptualising early childhood education / Marilyn Fleer, Angela Anning and Joy Cullen