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The Early Years Handbook for Students and Practitioners is a
comprehensive and accessible course text for all degree level
students undertaking programmes related to early years and
childhood studies. Designed and written by the SEFDEY Professional
Association and a team of new expert contributors, this text
provides a balanced approach to the subjects discussed and
encourages you to consider and challenge perceptions of early years
and to promote good professional practice. This edition has been
extended to cover the learning and development of children from
birth to 8 years and features new chapters on research, risk,
neuroscience, the environment and more. Divided into four parts -
The Student-Practitioner-Professional; The Learning and Development
of Children 0-8; The Child, Family and Society; and The Senior
Practitioner-Professional - the book covers all aspects of working
with young children and engages you with theory that is explicitly
linked to your practice. In each chapter, the book seeks to help
you develop your professional identity and includes: Activities to
help you to reflect on your own practice Debates and dilemmas to
promote discussion between students and colleagues Real-life case
studies and photographs to illustrate key points Extended
"reflective thinking" boxes outlining key research in the field and
implications for practice Suggestions for key projects to help
those looking for research topics The book is supported by a
companion website featuring, for students, links to useful websites
and video material, and an interactive flashcard glossary. Online
support for lecturers includes ideas for tasks and activities to
use in class and the diagrams and images in the book available to
download.
Japan in Australia is a work of cultural history that focuses on
context and connection between two nations. It examines how Japan
has been imagined, represented and experienced in the Australian
context through a variety of settings, historical periods and
circumstances. Beginning with the first recorded contacts between
Australians and Japanese in the nineteenth century, the chapters
focus on 'people-to people' narratives and the myriad
multi-dimensional ways in which the two countries are
interconnected: from sporting diplomacy to woodblock printing, from
artistic metaphors to iconic pop imagery, from the tragedy of war
to engagement in peace movements, from technology transfer to
community arts. Tracing the trajectory of this 150-year
relationship provides an example of how history can turn from fear,
enmity and misunderstanding through war, foreign encroachment and
the legacy of conflict, to close and intimate connections that
result in cultural enrichment and diversification. This book
explores notions of Australia and 'Australianness' and Japan and
'Japaneseness', to better reflect on the cultural fusion that is
contemporary Australia and build the narrative of the
Japan-Australia relationship. It will be of interest to academics
in the field of Asian, Japanese and Japanese-Pacific studies.
Measuring the Impact of Dyslexia shows the considerable benefits of
recognising and celebrating the skills of those with information
processing differences, explains their unique brain organisation
and shows how they can excel as contributing members of society
with proper support and guidance. It offers a balanced and
research-based perspective to living with this condition,
highlighting the huge number of children leaving school with low
literacy levels, as a result of undiagnosed information processing
differences. Full of critically reflective questions, case studies
and interviews with those affected by dyslexia, this text
encourages educators of children and young people with dyslexia to
challenge their own perceptions by understanding the links between
low literacy and anti-social behaviour, poor health, unemployment
and limited educational attainment, and includes helpful pointers
for improving practice and outcomes. This accessible and readable
text is aimed at students, practitioners, researchers and
experienced professionals in a range of disciplines to enhance CPD.
It is particularly relevant for students working on both taught and
research based masters degrees, especially programmes related to
specific learning difficulties.
Measuring the Impact of Dyslexia shows the considerable benefits of
recognising and celebrating the skills of those with information
processing differences, explains their unique brain organisation
and shows how they can excel as contributing members of society
with proper support and guidance. It offers a balanced and
research-based perspective to living with this condition,
highlighting the huge number of children leaving school with low
literacy levels, as a result of undiagnosed information processing
differences. Full of critically reflective questions, case studies
and interviews with those affected by dyslexia, this text
encourages educators of children and young people with dyslexia to
challenge their own perceptions by understanding the links between
low literacy and anti-social behaviour, poor health, unemployment
and limited educational attainment, and includes helpful pointers
for improving practice and outcomes. This accessible and readable
text is aimed at students, practitioners, researchers and
experienced professionals in a range of disciplines to enhance CPD.
It is particularly relevant for students working on both taught and
research based masters degrees, especially programmes related to
specific learning difficulties.
Japan in Australia is a work of cultural history that focuses on
context and connection between two nations. It examines how Japan
has been imagined, represented and experienced in the Australian
context through a variety of settings, historical periods and
circumstances. Beginning with the first recorded contacts between
Australians and Japanese in the nineteenth century, the chapters
focus on 'people-to people' narratives and the myriad
multi-dimensional ways in which the two countries are
interconnected: from sporting diplomacy to woodblock printing, from
artistic metaphors to iconic pop imagery, from the tragedy of war
to engagement in peace movements, from technology transfer to
community arts. Tracing the trajectory of this 150-year
relationship provides an example of how history can turn from fear,
enmity and misunderstanding through war, foreign encroachment and
the legacy of conflict, to close and intimate connections that
result in cultural enrichment and diversification. This book
explores notions of Australia and 'Australianness' and Japan and
'Japaneseness', to better reflect on the cultural fusion that is
contemporary Australia and build the narrative of the
Japan-Australia relationship. It will be of interest to academics
in the field of Asian, Japanese and Japanese-Pacific studies.
The Early Years Handbook for Students and Practitioners is a
comprehensive and accessible course text for all degree level
students undertaking programmes related to early years and
childhood studies. Designed and written by the SEFDEY Professional
Association and a team of new expert contributors, this text
provides a balanced approach to the subjects discussed and
encourages you to consider and challenge perceptions of early years
and to promote good professional practice. This edition has been
extended to cover the learning and development of children from
birth to 8 years and features new chapters on research, risk,
neuroscience, the environment and more. Divided into four parts -
The Student-Practitioner-Professional; The Learning and Development
of Children 0-8; The Child, Family and Society; and The Senior
Practitioner-Professional - the book covers all aspects of working
with young children and engages you with theory that is explicitly
linked to your practice. In each chapter, the book seeks to help
you develop your professional identity and includes: Activities to
help you to reflect on your own practice Debates and dilemmas to
promote discussion between students and colleagues Real-life case
studies and photographs to illustrate key points Extended
"reflective thinking" boxes outlining key research in the field and
implications for practice Suggestions for key projects to help
those looking for research topics The book is supported by a
companion website featuring, for students, links to useful websites
and video material, and an interactive flashcard glossary. Online
support for lecturers includes ideas for tasks and activities to
use in class and the diagrams and images in the book available to
download.
Developmental Dyslexia from Birth to Eight takes a fresh approach
to a condition which is often poorly understood and unjustly
stigmatised. Illuminating the latest neurological advances in the
field, this book will empower educational professionals to play a
decisive role in supporting and encouraging children with dyslexia.
With an overarching focus on the ways in which practitioners can
advance children's development and learning, Developmental Dyslexia
from Birth to Eight recognises the varying guises in which this
information-processing difference might present, and addresses the
challenges that this creates for children and practitioners alike.
Each chapter provides the reader with a thorough examination and
explanation of dyslexia, along with reflective examples, case
studies and relevant further reading. Areas of focus include: The
origins and identification of dyslexia Intervention strategies and
alternative therapies Observation and assessment Dyslexia and
English as a foreign language Dyslexia-friendly settings National
and global policy on provision for dyslexic children An engaging
and accessible guide, this book will be an invaluable resource for
educational practitioners and childcare specialists seeking to
enhance their knowledge and understanding of dyslexia, to better
support the children in their care.
This book guides students and practitioners through the wealth of
information on cognition and language development by breaking the
area down into manageable chunks and drawing these together into a
full understanding of the holistic nature of child development.
Children with communication difficulties are at risk of poor
outcomes educationally, socially and in employability. Whilst there
may be a range of interventions which can help children, it is the
practice of those working with them that is the key to success.
Therefore a firm understanding of communication development and the
ability to adapt teaching to support children's individual needs
are vital. The text offers a balanced approach to the theories and
research into the development and acquisition of language and
literacy in the early years. It examines how practice can be
improved and the impact that language and literacy development has
on learning outcomes. It also, importantly, addresses the
particular pedagogy related to bilingual and multilingual learners.
Carefully structured activities are provided and the text clearly
relates theory to practice. Pedagogical features encourage a
questioning, challenging and reflective approach, promoting
critical thinking throughout.
Developmental Dyslexia from Birth to Eight takes a fresh approach
to a condition which is often poorly understood and unjustly
stigmatised. Illuminating the latest neurological advances in the
field, this book will empower educational professionals to play a
decisive role in supporting and encouraging children with dyslexia.
With an overarching focus on the ways in which practitioners can
advance children's development and learning, Developmental Dyslexia
from Birth to Eight recognises the varying guises in which this
information-processing difference might present, and addresses the
challenges that this creates for children and practitioners alike.
Each chapter provides the reader with a thorough examination and
explanation of dyslexia, along with reflective examples, case
studies and relevant further reading. Areas of focus include: The
origins and identification of dyslexia Intervention strategies and
alternative therapies Observation and assessment Dyslexia and
English as a foreign language Dyslexia-friendly settings National
and global policy on provision for dyslexic children An engaging
and accessible guide, this book will be an invaluable resource for
educational practitioners and childcare specialists seeking to
enhance their knowledge and understanding of dyslexia, to better
support the children in their care.
Provides an accessible yet critical approach to key themes within
the early years, with a focus throughout on reflective practice. It
starts by examining theories and research into the nature of
reflection, how it can be used and how it can improve practice and
produce a more responsive and thoughtful, research-based workforce
for young children and their families. A range of themes, including
global childhood poverty, observation and assessment, leadership,
and multi-professional working, are then explored, highlighting the
importance and application of reflection throughout these areas of
research and practice. This new edition includes two completely new
chapters on reflecting on work-based learning and reflecting on
children's play and creativity. Information on mentoring and on the
position of men in early years higher education has also been
added. Greater depth and challenge is provided through extended
thinking questions and extended reflections at the end of each
chapter.
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