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Edited by Donna Pendergast and Susanne Garvis, this new edition of Teaching Early Years provides a comprehensive overview of and introduction to educating children from birth to eight years.

Structured around the key priorities for early childhood education and care â curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment â this book supports readers to develop and enhance their knowledge and understanding of the essential theory, scholarship, and practical applications. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the significant innovation and development across the sector, ensuring that coverage of content, the latest research, and references to curricula and professional standards are up to date and relevant to todayâs pre- and in-service educators. The new edition includes a greater focus on a number of areas compared to the first edition, including:

  • Sustainability education

  • Health and nutrition

  • Innovative and a

    Table of Contents

    Part 1: The context of early years learning 1. Early Years in Australia 2. The Early Years Learner Part 2: Curriculum practices for the early years 3. Literacy 4. Numeracy 5. Science 6. The Arts 7. Digital Technologies 8. Nutrition and movement behaviours in education and care settings 9. Early Childhood Education for Sustainability Part 3: Pedagogical practices for the early years 10. Popular Pedagogical Approaches: age-appropriate pedagogical approaches in the early years 11. Transitions 12. Partnerships 13. Diversity and differentiation 14. Gifted and talented young children Part 4: Assessment practices for the early years 15. Assessment Part 5: Imperatives for the early years 16. Leadership in the early years 17. Evidence-based practice and doing action research 18. Communities of practice

Teaching Early Years

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    A Paperback by Donna Pendergast, Susanne Garvis

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Published 6 December 2023
      ISBN-13 9781032284125
      978-1032284125
      ISBN-10 1032284129
      Also in:
      Politics, Philosophy & Society Primary and middle schools Teacher training

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Edited by Donna Pendergast and Susanne Garvis, this new edition of Teaching Early Years provides a comprehensive overview of and introduction to educating children from birth to eight years.

      Structured around the key priorities for early childhood education and care â curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment â this book supports readers to develop and enhance their knowledge and understanding of the essential theory, scholarship, and practical applications. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the significant innovation and development across the sector, ensuring that coverage of content, the latest research, and references to curricula and professional standards are up to date and relevant to todayâs pre- and in-service educators. The new edition includes a greater focus on a number of areas compared to the first edition, including:

      • Sustainability education

      • Health and nutrition

      • Innovative and a

        Table of Contents

        Part 1: The context of early years learning 1. Early Years in Australia 2. The Early Years Learner Part 2: Curriculum practices for the early years 3. Literacy 4. Numeracy 5. Science 6. The Arts 7. Digital Technologies 8. Nutrition and movement behaviours in education and care settings 9. Early Childhood Education for Sustainability Part 3: Pedagogical practices for the early years 10. Popular Pedagogical Approaches: age-appropriate pedagogical approaches in the early years 11. Transitions 12. Partnerships 13. Diversity and differentiation 14. Gifted and talented young children Part 4: Assessment practices for the early years 15. Assessment Part 5: Imperatives for the early years 16. Leadership in the early years 17. Evidence-based practice and doing action research 18. Communities of practice

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