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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 âstarting from the childâ. Julie Fisherâs 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.

Table of Contents
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


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      Publisher Open University Press
      Published 27 February 2024
      ISBN-13 9780335252251
      978-0335252251
      ISBN-10 335252257
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      Politics, Philosophy & Society Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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 âstarting from the childâ. Julie Fisherâs 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.

      Table of Contents
      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


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