{"product_id":"observing-children-from-birth-to-6-9781350135390","title":"Observing Children From Birth to 6","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObservation is an essential skill for all who work as carers and educators of children. It is the key way to assess a child's stage of development, to asses their progress, alert you to their needs, to plan for their teaching and to enjoy each child's unique qualities. Now thoroughly updated to cover new policies, trends and regulations in line with EYFS Statutory Framework (2021), this book offers a focused guide to observational techniques that will enable you to become a skilled practitioner. This new edition includes main development checkpoints in the first six years of life under the headings of the three prime areas and four Specific areas of the EYFS. The second section of this chapter describes theoretical perspectives of children's development and encourages students to research and analyze theories in order to complete a series of challenging activities. Pedagogical features include chapter objectives, key questions, chapter summaries, case studies and a set of activities to\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Of the 4th Edition] This is a book that should be invaluable for students conducting observations... full of practical and sensible ideas gleaned from the authors' combined knowledge and experience. * Journal for Education and Teaching *\u003cbr\u003e[Of the 4th Edition] I would give this book 10 out of 10 for being clearly written, easy to follow and very useful for all working in childcare. * Sarah Palmer, National Childminding Association, UK *\u003cbr\u003eA book destined to encourage even the most experienced within the child care sector to look at their practices, how they document, plan and engage with the children in their care. An easy and very informative read. * Mrs Amy J Ozog, Early Childhood Educator, Amy’s Family Day Care, Australia *\u003cbr\u003eThis new and updated edition provides essential reading to students, trainees and practitioners working with young children. Skilful and effective observation is fundamental to practice and the eminently experienced authors guide readers through the process each step of the way. Use of this book will develop proficiency and deeper understanding. * Sarah Barton, Senior Lecturer and Course Leader EY ITT, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 1. Why do Observations?  2. Observational Techniques  3. A Guide to Presenting      and Experimenting with Observational Techniques  4. Extending and Utilizing      Your Observations  5. Providing Activities To      Assist Planning within the Early Years Environment  6. Outline of development      from Birth to 6 Years  Bibliography Index","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738593079639,"sku":"9781350135390","price":21.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781350135390.jpg?v=1720049585","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/observing-children-from-birth-to-6-9781350135390","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}