Starting from the Child? Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Stage, 5/e
5th Edition
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© 2024 | Published: March 27, 2024
The fifth edition of Starting from the Child? reintroduces a question mark in its title. It explores whether, in light of increasing pressures from inspection, assessment and government reforms, it is still possible to plan a curriculum and pedagogy …
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Introduction
1. ’What does ‘starting from the child’ mean?
2. Competent Young Learners
3. Play at the heart of learning
4. Balancing adult-led and child-led learning
5. An enabling environment
6. The complex role of the early childhood educator
7. Whose curriculum matters?
8. Tuning in to children: observations and conversations
9. Evidence and Assessment
10. Planning for effective learning
1. ’What does ‘starting from the child’ mean?
2. Competent Young Learners
3. Play at the heart of learning
4. Balancing adult-led and child-led learning
5. An enabling environment
6. The complex role of the early childhood educator
7. Whose curriculum matters?
8. Tuning in to children: observations and conversations
9. Evidence and Assessment
10. Planning for effective learning
The fifth edition of Starting from the Child? reintroduces a question mark in its title. It explores whether, in light of increasing pressures from inspection, assessment and government reforms, it is still possible to plan a curriculum and pedagogy ‘starting from the child’. Julie Fisher’s overwhelming message is positive. Whilst acknowledging the challenges, she demonstrates in highly practical, principled and realistic ways how and why the young child must always be at the centre of good early years practice.
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Reflective Questions
Chapter Overviews