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Britain and Saudi Arabia, 1925-1939 - The Imperial Oasis (Paperback): Clive Leatherdale Britain and Saudi Arabia, 1925-1939 - The Imperial Oasis (Paperback)
Clive Leatherdale
R1,587 Discovery Miles 15 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First Published in 1983. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Bridging the Knowledge Divide - Educational Technology for Development (Hardcover): Stewart Marshall, Wanjira Kinuthia, Wallace... Bridging the Knowledge Divide - Educational Technology for Development (Hardcover)
Stewart Marshall, Wanjira Kinuthia, Wallace Taylor; Series edited by Stewart Marshall, Wanjira Kinuthia
R2,771 Discovery Miles 27 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book examines the complexities of these negotiations in a particularly complicated and volatile context (Palestine) and a particularly ""hot"" development field (early childhood development). The international community's efforts to support early childhood programming in the developing world fall more broadly within the empowerment camp than other development sectors, and, through their greater-than-average integration of civil society institutions, local communities, and governments, may serve as a source of important lessons about ""fishing expeditions"" in development more generally. This case, in particular, speaks to the conflux of interests, priorities, and dreams that shape local initiatives for early childhood development, and examines the ways in which the supposed students of fishing may, sometimes, teach their instructors a thing or two.

Interactions in Early Childhood Education - Recent Research and Emergent Concepts (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Alexandra C. Gunn,... Interactions in Early Childhood Education - Recent Research and Emergent Concepts (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Alexandra C. Gunn, Claudia A. Hruska
R3,819 Discovery Miles 38 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book provides new insights into how interactions in early childhood education are being studied, and into what these studies' findings mean for improving the quality of early childhood education. The editors examine the methods, ethics, practices, and questions arising from such close work with children, families and educators, and have brought together a collection that highlights interactions research and practical implications for early childhood education and research, with the ultimate aim of shaping quality practices. Starting with an overview of interaction research and its pedagogical value in early childhood education the book subsequently introduces new interaction studies in early childhood from Europe and Australasia. Drawing from a range of perspectives and using different conceptual and methodological tools the contributors use their interactions research to comment collectively on process quality in early childhood education, and its relationship to the phenomenon of pedagogical interactions. The work as a whole bridges the gap between practice and research by addressing quality interactions for early learning (for practitioners) and providing researchers valuable information on methods for studying interactions within the everyday contexts of early childhood education.

Interacting or Interfering? Improving Interactions in the Early Years (Paperback, Ed): Julie Fisher Interacting or Interfering? Improving Interactions in the Early Years (Paperback, Ed)
Julie Fisher
R837 Discovery Miles 8 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

High quality interactions are recognised as fundamental to the achievement of outstanding teaching and learning in the early years. If you are working with children from six months to six years this authoritative new book from leading author Julie Fisher encourages you to reflect deeply on the quality and impact of interactions in your setting. Drawing on research undertaken in baby rooms, nurseries and classrooms over four years the book challenges prevailing orthodoxies and offers specific practical guidance on how to improve the quality of interactions on a day-to-day basis. With its illuminating examples, the book shows how you can best tune into and respond effectively to young children's conversations. It exemplifies how interactions are most effectively sustained and how developing high quality interactions can better scaffold and support children's learning and development. 'Interacting or Interfering?' * Identifies the key components of effective interactions and how implementing these can improve the quality of children's learning * Contains transcripts of interactions from baby rooms through to Year 2 classes which exemplify key messages * Provides prompts you can use to analyse and improve your own practice Written in the author's exceptionally clear and accessible style, this book is indispensable reading for all students and practitioners working and studying in the early years. "There is a tendency for adult talk to dominate nurseries and schools in an attempt to manage, organise and interrogate children's learning; this closes down children's own investigation and capacity for thought. Fisher points out how 'the very act of "being an educator" can sometimes distort the nature of an interaction so much that it inhibits the very learning it is trying to promote'. In this timely, thought-provoking and very readable book she prompts us to think more deeply about interactions and adapt new strategies to encourage all young children to engage in meaningful and enriching talk." TACTYC, March, 2016 "The prompts and points for reflection encourage practitioners to critically consider their role and function, noting where their work is affirmed and where there is scope for further development ... This book is both relevant, though provoking and extremely useful for all involved in early childhood - an excellent tool for professional development." Marion Dowling, Early Education Journal, No 79/ Summer 2016

What Matters in a Research to Practice Cycle? - Teachers as Researchers (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Christine Grima-Farrell What Matters in a Research to Practice Cycle? - Teachers as Researchers (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Christine Grima-Farrell
R3,627 Discovery Miles 36 270 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book introduces a comprehensive RTP Model that reframes research to practice knowledge and inclusive education philosophy to promote the sustained use of research to promote and enhance meaningful education for all students.

Teaching and Learning English in the Primary School - Interlanguage Pragmatics in the EFL Context (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019):... Teaching and Learning English in the Primary School - Interlanguage Pragmatics in the EFL Context (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Gila A Schauer
R3,397 Discovery Miles 33 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is the first comprehensive investigation of interlanguage pragmatic issues in a primary school context that is based on both primary school teachers' statements on their own teaching realities, views and preferences, and a thorough investigation of materials used by teachers and recommended by teacher educators in the state the primary schools are located in. It offers a contrastive analysis of primary school learners acquiring English in a typical English as a foreign language school context and their age peers in the same state that are exposed to English in a school immersion context. This book will be of interest to scholars, researchers, educators in higher education that focus on English language teaching, second language acquisition and applied linguistics. It is also intended for students who are planning to become primary school teachers of English as a foreign language.

Discussions on Sensitive Issues (Hardcover): John Sutterby Discussions on Sensitive Issues (Hardcover)
John Sutterby
R4,557 Discovery Miles 45 570 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

It is important that early educators view sensitive topics not as problems, but as subjects that are part of our global society. Early educators need to engage children in conversations in which to consider and share diverse perspectives. Early educators also should examine their own experiences when addressing these serious issues. This volume contains chapters that invite conversations about sensitive issues to help educators, children and families use real-life experiences to construct knowledge about their world and other people.

Bella Goes To The Spa - Be kind to each other (Hardcover): Lucie Cote Contente Bella Goes To The Spa - Be kind to each other (Hardcover)
Lucie Cote Contente; Illustrated by Majbah Uddin
R483 Discovery Miles 4 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Early Childhood Programs and the Public Schools - Between Promise and Practice (Hardcover, New): Anne Mitchell, Michelle... Early Childhood Programs and the Public Schools - Between Promise and Practice (Hardcover, New)
Anne Mitchell, Michelle Seligson, Fern Marx
R2,802 Discovery Miles 28 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The authors of this practical, timely work maintain that the public schools can, and should, play a role in delivering both a good educational start and high-quality care to young children. Addressed to a wide readership including federal and state legislators, state commissioners of social services and education, policy planners, education and advocacy organizations, and public school administrators, this book focuses on the major contemporary child care issues in a readable, understandable format. It will, by virtue of its breadth and authority, change the way those in the field perceive and respond to the critical and sensitive problems of early care.

What comes before phonics? (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Sally Neaum What comes before phonics? (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Sally Neaum
R2,462 Discovery Miles 24 620 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

What comes before phonics? The teaching of phonics is now strongly embedded in early literacy teaching in schools and early years settings, and it has been shown to be an important part of becoming literate. There is, however, significant concern about the formalising of phonics teaching for very young children. So what should we be focusing on in early years? What comes before this formal teaching? What do children need to know and experience to enable them to access phonics teaching with success? This book looks in detail at the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes that children need to enable them to come to phonics teaching ready to learn and with a good chance of success. The second edition has been updated to include the latest research and enhanced support on working with parents and carers.

Tunes for Teachers - Teaching...Thematic Units, Thinking Skills, Time-on-Task and Transitions (Hardcover): Susan Paul Tunes for Teachers - Teaching...Thematic Units, Thinking Skills, Time-on-Task and Transitions (Hardcover)
Susan Paul
R675 Discovery Miles 6 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Handbook of Research on Preparing Early Childhood Teachers for Managing Emergencies (Hardcover): Hannah O. Ajayi, Emmanuel... Handbook of Research on Preparing Early Childhood Teachers for Managing Emergencies (Hardcover)
Hannah O. Ajayi, Emmanuel Grupper, Simeon Sunday Fowowe, Tom Cassidy, Emily Ashton
R5,784 Discovery Miles 57 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

By implication, a well - prepared teacher is key to the sustainability of a quality education system globally. However, the outbreak of the coronavirus globally exposed many deficiencies in the education system, especially in developing nations. The education sector was not spared at the outbreak of COVID-19 as school systems everywhere were abruptly shut down and children were required to stay at home. Little did educators know that the period would linger longer than expected, hence the need to keep children learning through virtual mode. The vital questions that should be addressed are: Are teachers of early childhood capable of meeting the challenges in an emergency period like this as well as future emergencies? What expertise do they have or should they possess to meet up with the demands of emergency times and situations? Are there challenges to be addressed to enhance teachers on the job performance for any circumstances? How technologically prepared and ready are the teachers of this age for emergency times which may be natural or man-made? Is there a match between early childhood teacher preparation curriculum and societal experiences? This book aims to identify, share, and explain teachers' experiences during and after emergencies, whether they be natural or man-made across all nations. It illuminates cross-cultural commonalities and unique differences in the conceptualizations of teacher effectiveness and practices and empowers teachers on procedures and approaches to manage any form of emergency to the best of their abilities and for their student's benefit. This crucial reference is targeted towards pre-service and in-service teachers, as well as practitioners in early childhood education. Academicians, researchers, and students in education will also benefit from the research contained within this book.

Play-Responsive Teaching in Early Childhood Education (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Niklas Pramling, Cecilia Wallerstedt, Pernilla... Play-Responsive Teaching in Early Childhood Education (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Niklas Pramling, Cecilia Wallerstedt, Pernilla Lagerloef, Camilla Bjoerklund, Anne Kultti, …
R1,648 Discovery Miles 16 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This open access book develops a theoretical concept of teaching that is relevant to early childhood education, and based on children's learning and development through play. It discusses theoretical premises and research on playing and learning, and proposes the development of play-responsive didaktik. It examines the processes and products of learning and development, teaching and its phylogenetic and ontogenetic development, as well as the 'what' of learning and didaktik. Next, it explores the actions, objects and meaning of play and provides insight into the diversity of beliefs about the practices of play. The book presents ideas on how combined research and development projects can be carried out, providing incentive and a model for practice development and research. The second part of the book consists of empirical studies on teacher's playing skills and examples of play with very young as well as older children.

Time to Talk - A Programme to Develop Oral and Social Interaction Skills for Reception and Key Stage One (Paperback): Alison... Time to Talk - A Programme to Develop Oral and Social Interaction Skills for Reception and Key Stage One (Paperback)
Alison Schroeder
R975 R825 Discovery Miles 8 250 Save R150 (15%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

School can be a frustrating and confusing experience for children who have not developed their communication skills. not only will access to the curriculum be difficult, so will developing co-operative skills and friendships. This book has been developed to teach and develop oral language and social interaction skills to children aged 4-6. Containing 40 sessions, designed to take place two to three times a week, the book aims to help teachers to develop the "rules" of interaction with the help of the character Ginger the Bear, who features in all the activities. Skills taught include: eye contact; taking turns; sharing; greetings; awareness of feelings; giving; following instructions; listening; paying attention; and play skills. The book should provide a useful resource for Literacy Hour and curriculum Key Stage 1.

Curriculum Reform in the European Schools - Towards a 21st Century Vision (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Sandra Leaton Gray, David... Curriculum Reform in the European Schools - Towards a 21st Century Vision (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Sandra Leaton Gray, David Scott, Peeter Mehisto
R966 Discovery Miles 9 660 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This open access book examines the modern role of the European School system within the European Union, at a time when the global economy demands a new vision for contemporary education. The European schools are currently in a state of crisis: their 60-year-old tradition of bilingual and multilingual education is being strained by rapid EU expansion and the removal of English speaking teachers as a result of Brexit. Their tried and tested model of mathematics and science education has rapidly been overtaken by new developments in pedagogy and assessment research, while recruitment and retention of students and teachers has become increasingly fraught as European member states review what they are, and what they are not, prepared to fund. The authors draw on original and empirical research to assess the European Schools' place in a new Europe where the entire post-war European Project is potentially at risk. This well-researched volume will be of interest to practitioners working in European schools as well as students and scholars of EU politics and international education.

Global Perspectives on Human Capital in Early Childhood Education - Reconceptualizing Theory, Policy, and Practice (Hardcover,... Global Perspectives on Human Capital in Early Childhood Education - Reconceptualizing Theory, Policy, and Practice (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015)
Theodora Lightfoot-Rueda, Ruth Lynn Peach, Nigel Leask
R2,198 R1,953 Discovery Miles 19 530 Save R245 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Human capital theory, developing children as future workers, shapes thinking about early childhood education policy around the globe. International contributors problematize this thinking and offer alternatives.

Learning Together - The Law, Politics, Economics, Pedagogy, and Neuroscience of Early Childhood Education (Hardcover): Michael... Learning Together - The Law, Politics, Economics, Pedagogy, and Neuroscience of Early Childhood Education (Hardcover)
Michael J Kaufman, Sherelyn R Kaufman, Elizabeth C Nelson
R2,619 Discovery Miles 26 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book makes a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary argument for investing in effective early childhood education programs, especially those that develop in children their proven natural capacity to construct knowledge by building meaningful relationships. Recent insights in the fields of law, policy, economics, pedagogy, and neuroscience demonstrate that these particular programs produce robust educational, social, and economic benefits for children and for the country. The book also provides legal and political strategies for achieving these proven benefits as well as pedagogical strategies for developing the most effective early childhood education programs. The book concludes by making visible the wonderful learning that can take place in an early education environment where teachers are afforded the professional judgment to encourage children to construct their own knowledge through indispensable learning relationships.

Ruth the Sleuth and the Messy Room (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition): Carol Gordon Ekster Ruth the Sleuth and the Messy Room (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Carol Gordon Ekster; Illustrated by Kimberly Soderberg; Contributions by C Mazo
R558 Discovery Miles 5 580 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Understanding Research in Early Childhood Education - Quantitative and Qualitative Methods (Hardcover): Nancy File, Jennifer J.... Understanding Research in Early Childhood Education - Quantitative and Qualitative Methods (Hardcover)
Nancy File, Jennifer J. Mueller, Debora Basler Wisneski, Andrew J Stremmel
R5,101 Discovery Miles 51 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Understanding Research in Early Childhood Education: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods prepares readers to be informed consumers of early childhood research. Rather than following the traditional format of covering quantitative and qualitative methods separately, this innovative textbook offers side-by-side coverage and comparison about the assumptions, questions, purposes and methods for each, offering unique perspectives for understanding young children and early care and education programs. Understanding Research in Early Childhood Education is broadly based across the major research paradigms, and numerous examples are offered throughout the text. Through the use of this book, students will be able to more knowledgeably read, evaluate, and use empirical literature. These skills are becoming more important as early childhood educators are increasingly expected to use evidence-based research in practice and to participate in collecting and analyzing data to inform their teaching.

The Childrens Music Studio - A Reggio-inspired Approach (Hardcover): Wendell Hanna The Childrens Music Studio - A Reggio-inspired Approach (Hardcover)
Wendell Hanna
R3,820 Discovery Miles 38 200 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Children's Music Studio is the first book that provides music teachers, parents and early childhood educators a wealth of materials and a clear roadmap for applying Reggio Emilia principles and practices to preschool and early childhood music education. Drawing on Professor Hanna's extensive experience researching and teaching in Reggio- inspired music classrooms, this pioneering book provides a comprehensive and in-depth manual for designing music ateliers-hands-on studios that capture the imagination and creativity of children. Informed by the cutting edge research on music learning, this practical guide includes detailed studio plans, examples of Reggio-inspired music studio explorations and documentation of children's work in music studios. In this book you will: - Learn why the Reggio approach is considered one of the best educational approaches in the world. - Discover how children can naturally learn music through the studio approach, drawing on the poetic languages and the power of collaborative environments. - See detailed examples and documentation of project-based studio learning. - Understand how music learning increases overall artistic and academic literacy across the curriculum. - Learn how to develop customized projects for your classroom that will teach children to think and communicate fluently through music and sound. Early childhood and elementary music teachers will find this book especially useful as it provides innovative ideas for Reggio-inspired music teaching and learning techniques that can be integrated into the existing curriculum. Music teachers will learn how to balance multiple roles of researcher, professional artist and co-learner for delivering high quality musical experiences using the Reggio-inspired studio approach. Detailed examples and templates show how teachers can design music studios, along with clear instructions for observing and documenting children's musical learning. The Children's Music Studio also provides a unique theoretical framework for using music in the studio based on music materials, musical modalities and processes, which align with the Common Core Arts Standards.

Mathematizing Children's Literature - Sparking Connections, Joy, and Wonder Through Read-Alouds and Discussion... Mathematizing Children's Literature - Sparking Connections, Joy, and Wonder Through Read-Alouds and Discussion (Paperback)
Allison Hintz, Antony Smith
R990 Discovery Miles 9 900 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Many teachers use traditional counting and shape books in math class. But what would happen if we approached any story with a math lens? How might mathematizing children's literature give learners space to ask their own questions and make connections between stories, their lives, and the world around them? These are the questions Allison Hintz and Antony T. Smith set out to explore in this book as they invite us to consider fresh ways of using interactive read-alouds to nurture students as both readers and mathematicians. Inside Mathematizing Children's Literature, you'll learn how to do the following: Select picture books according to the goals of the read aloud experience. Plan and facilitate three kinds of read aloud discussions-Open Notice and Wonder, Math Lens and Story Explore. Utilize Idea Investigations-experiences that invite students to pursue literacy and math-focused ideas beyond the pages of the-read aloud. Connect with students' families and communities through stories. Along the way, Allison and Antony offer a wide range of picture book suggestions and appendices that include ready-to-use planning templates, a note-taking form, and a bookmark of guiding questions. Mathematizing Children's Literature is a practical resource you'll find yourself referring to frequently.

Children, Families, and States - Time Policies of Childcare, Preschool, and Primary Education in Europe (Paperback): Cristina... Children, Families, and States - Time Policies of Childcare, Preschool, and Primary Education in Europe (Paperback)
Cristina Allemann-Ghionda, Karen Hagemann, Konrad H. Jarausch
R1,132 Discovery Miles 11 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Due to the demand for flexible working hours and employees who are available around the clock, the time patterns of childcare and schooling have increasingly become a political issue. Comparing the development of different 'time policies' of half-day and all-day provisions in a variety of Eastern and Western European countries since the end of World War II, this innovative volume brings together internationally known experts from the fields of comparative education, history, and the social and political sciences, and makes a significant contribution to this new interdisciplinary field of comparative study.

Under-three Year Olds in Policy and Practice (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): E. Jayne White, Carmen Dalli Under-three Year Olds in Policy and Practice (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
E. Jayne White, Carmen Dalli
R3,883 Discovery Miles 38 830 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The first book in the series Policy and Pedagogy with Under-three year olds: Cross Disciplinary insights and innovations establishes a path for the much-needed examination of the experiences of infants and toddlers in contemporary educational settings across the globe. Bringing together internationally renowned scholars in the field, it starts a series of discussions about the positioning of under-three year olds in contemporary practice and policy contexts. It takes an in-depth look at what this means for our understanding of under-three year olds and those who share their worlds. Featuring some of the most important contemporary topics in this pedagogical domain, such as care, well-being, belonging, professionalism and status, the contributors offer a kaleidoscope of perspectives for contemplating the new normality of very young children living their lives in group-based early childhood settings, and what gives rise to their current realities. It also explores some important policy directions and trends.

It's Time To Brush My Teeth (Hardcover): Yana Saranchova It's Time To Brush My Teeth (Hardcover)
Yana Saranchova; Illustrated by Khadija Maryam
R606 R555 Discovery Miles 5 550 Save R51 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Literacy in the Early Years - Reflections on International Research and Practice (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Claire J.... Literacy in the Early Years - Reflections on International Research and Practice (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Claire J. McLachlan, Alison W. Arrow
R3,952 Discovery Miles 39 520 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This edited collection provides an in-depth exploration of different aspects of contemporary early childhood literacy research and the implications for educational practice. Each chapter details how the research was conducted and any issues that researchers encountered in collecting data with very young children, as well as what the research findings mean for educational practice. It includes photographs of effective literacy practice, detailed explanations of research methods so the studies can be replicated or expanded upon, and key features for promoting effective literacy practice in early childhood settings. This book is an essential read for everyone who is interested in exploring the complexities and challenges of researching literacy acquisition in the youngest children.

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