Knowledge and Understanding of the World

Description

Knowledge and Understanding of the World introduces this area of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Teaching knowledge and understanding of the world to children aged between 0-5 years is introduced within the context of the EYFS. A balanced approach to the Early Learning Goals is encouraged ensuring that key principles of good early years practice are maintained and developed, and the holistic development of the child is promoted. This user-friendly guide will support early years professionals to: * reflect on current practice and develop skills; * evaluate the implications of research for early years practice and provision; * promote interdisciplinary teamwork between those who work with and support young children; * meet the diverse needs of children at different developmental stages and ages; * support children as they move within and beyond the EYFS.

Linda Cooper is Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at Portsmouth University, UK. Jane Johnston is Reader in Education at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, UK. Emily Rotchell is Senior Lecturer in Primary Geography Education at Roehampton University, UK. Richard Woolley is Deputy Head of the Institute of Education at the University of Worcester, UK, where from 2011 - 2017 he served as Head of Centre for Education and Inclusion. He is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Jane Johnston is Reader in Education at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, UK. Lindy Nahmad-Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, UK.

A very useful introduction to working with the early years child, providing a holistic overviews of the curriculum areas and Early Learning Goals applicable world wide but based on those of England...invaluable for those beginning to discover about young children's conceptual, language and skills development as well as a refreshing text for practitioners who want to read about latest findings and those refreshing themselves on current practice and provision. -- Sue Dale Tunnicliffe, Lecturer in Education and Research Associate, Institute of Education, University of London, UK This book has the most important principles of early learning clearly and succinctly laid out. The holistic aspects of cross curricular learning are demonstrated and referenced...The early years professional, whether starting out or experienced is encouraged to reflect not only upon their own practice but also, by considering theories and research evidence will be able to identify where their own practice can be improved and developed and extended into the community...In all, a most useful reference for Early Years practitioners. -- Rachel Bowles, Associate Research Fellow, School of Education and Training, University of Greenwich, UK Case studies and reflective tasks in this user-friendly guide will help early years practitioners to reflect on their own practise, consider the theories and research that support effective practice and enable them to identify how they can, and why they should, aim to improve their practice. * Nursery World *