Extending Thought in Young Children
A Parent - Teacher Partnership
In this fully revised version of Chris Athey's classic text, the author builds on her original internationally renowned research with new illustrations of 'continuity' in children's thinking from early to primary education.
Drawing on her extensive experience and research evidence, she explains how teachers of young children can advance professionally towards a greater knowledge of young children's thinking and learning. The book covers:
o 'forms of thought' used by young children
o assimilation of curriculum content
o pedagogy
o parental participation
o the politics of early education
This book is an essential read for students and teachers in early years education.
Chris Athey M Ed, was Principal Lecturer in Education at the Roehampton Institute of Higher Education (RIHE). Funded by a Leverhulme Research Fellowship, she directed the Froebel Early Education Project from 1973 to 1978. She has taught all ages of primary-school children in State and private schools. She has considerable experience of initial teacher training and INSET
'This book remains a tremendous achievement and merits the attention of educators, parents and scholars alike. Extending thought and the Froebel Project continue to inform appropriate practice and should be on the bookshelf of every early years educator and researcher' -
Early Years
'Chris Athey has made a major contribution to our understanding of how young children think and how educators and parents can best support their learning. This book is, without doubt, a most important text for all who are concerned to maximise the potential of early childhood education to develop effective ways of working with young children. The book explores children's schematic development and offers ways of teaching which are closely matched to children's actions, speech and graphic representations. This second edition of Extending Thought builds on the scholarly approach of the first and provides readers with clear explanation of relevant research alongside rich observations of children. It is essential reading for all who seek to provide the very best of learning opportunities for young children by bring parents, professionals and informed pedagogy together in a thoughtful and informed partnership of learning. Extending Thought is a major building block for many of us who study young children's capacity to think and learn' - Dr Cathy Nutbrown, Reader in Education, University of Sheffield
Praise for the 1st edition:
`This is a detailed report on the difficult area of children's cognitive development within an early childhood education programme from 2-5 years. It is a clear example of a high-quality programme demonstrating what excellence can achieve' - Early Education
The content of the book was clear and concise. My students find it straightforward and provides them with the information they needed.
Informative, interesting and usable text. Helpful to support the practice of new professionals and established practitioners.
A highly recommended text that provides depth and insight into children's learning. Some relevant pictorial representations of schemas and examples of children's work. This is a good text to extend students thinking when they have a basic knowledge of schemas.
Love the inclusion of children's drawings. Really bought the book to life
This book encompasses a wide range of areas - a much larger scope than I was anticipating. The book is grounded in historical background and speaks of many current political agendas. It strikes a balance between depth and easy readability that will appeal to a wide audience.
Through the extensive examples Athey gives in this book students will be able to relate practice to theory.
An excellent text relating to schemas observed in young children. A great resource for students studying child development.
Excellent book which really explained schematic play and put it into context.
