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1 online resource (476 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Brief Contents; Table of Contents; Guided tour; About the authors and contributors; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Introduction; Aims of the book; Tools for Learning; Boxed features; Theorists in practice; How to use the book; References and further reading; Part 1 History and philosophy of early childhood studies; 1 Theories and theorists; Introduction; Aims; A timeline of theorists; New and emerging theories; Summary; Key questions; References; 2 Developing your own philosophy; Introduction; Aims; The nature of philosophy |
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Your personal philosophyDeveloping individual philosophies; Examining our personal philosophy; The continuing development of philosophies; Integrated philosophies; Some underlying philosophies analysed; Summary; Key questions; References; Useful websites; Part 2 Early years development; 3 What is physical development?; Introduction; Aims; Physical development; Early development: reflexes; Brain development; Grouping physical development: motor skills; Fine motor development; Coordination and balance; Factors affecting physical development; Social and emotional factors |
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Physical development in a nursery environment: indoor provisionPhysical development and outdoor play; Physical development and the National Curriculum; Summary; Key questions; References; Useful websites; 4 Cognitive development; Introduction; Aims; What is cognitive development?; The brain; Factor theories of cognitive development; Piaget's cognitive theory; Vygotsky's cognitive theory; Bruner's cognitive theory; Modern factor theories; Constructivist theories; Cognitive acceleration; Factors involved in cognitive development; Summary; Key questions; References; 5 Language development |
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IntroductionAims; Language; Non-verbal communication; Language acquisition theories; Sound -- phonology; Grammar -- morphology and syntax; Meaning -- semantics; Pragmatics; Speaking and listening in the early years; Summary; Key questions; References; 6 Emotional and moral development; Introduction; Aims; What are emotions?; What is emotional development?; Attachment; Confidence and self-esteem; How important is emotional development to other aspects of child development?; What is morality?; Summary; Key questions; References; Useful reading; Useful books for children; 7 Social development |
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IntroductionAims; The relevance of sociology; What is social development?; Theories of social development; The influence of society; The influence of gender; The influence of the family; The influence of attitudes and behaviour; The influence of race and culture; The influence of social policy; The influence of the environment; Summary; Key questions; References; Useful websites; Part 3 Early childhood; 8 Families, homes and childhood; Introduction; Aims; Families; Parenting; Homes; The development of children's rights; Childhood; Summary; Key Questions; References; Useful websites |
| Summary |
First published in 2008. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company |
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9 Early education |
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Print version record |
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Child development.
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Child care.
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Early childhood education.
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Children -- Language.
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Cognition in children.
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Emotions in children.
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Education, Primary.
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early childhood education.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Discrimination & Race Relations.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Minority Studies.
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Education, Primary
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Child care
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Child development
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Children -- Language
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Cognition in children
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Early childhood education
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Emotions in children
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Nahmad-Williams, Lindy
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| ISBN |
9781317865551 |
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1317865553 |
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