Places for Two-year-olds in the Early Years - Supporting Learning and Development (Paperback)

Grounded in recent research on the challenges of working with two-year-olds, Places for Two-year-olds in the Early Years explores how this often overlooked age group is presented in policy and practice, and discusses why working with two-year-olds can be both exciting and highly rewarding. The book builds on theoretical understandings of child development, high-quality provision and pedagogical practice, to offer practical solutions for working effectively with two-year-olds and their families in a variety of early years settings. Chapters focus on the specific needs of two-year-olds and the accompanying demands made on settings and practitioners. Many topics are also approached from a practical perspective, prompting readers to consider their own experiences of working with two-year-olds. The book explores: understandings of 'high quality' education and care varying workforce requirements and professional development how practitioners develop knowledge(s) about working with two-year-olds physical and social environments for two-year-olds the role of the adult or key person in supporting children's development provision of services for disadvantaged two-year-olds. With reflective questions and annotated further reading included throughout, Places for Two-year-olds in the Early Years is essential reading for practitioners, policy-makers and students involved in this often overlooked area of early years provision.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	TACTYC
Release date:	December 2017
First published:	2018
Editors:	Jan Georgeson • Verity Campbell-Barr
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	168
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-18529-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching skills & techniques Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Pre-school & kindergarten
LSN:	1-138-18529-9
Barcode:	9781138185296

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