Key Concepts in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Cathy Nutbrown - University of Sheffield, UK
SAGE Key Concepts series
Early Childhood Education
There are brand new entries on:
- Attachment
- Babies' learning and development
- Children's Centres
- Citizenship
- Digital Technologies
- Early Years Foundation Stage
- Early Years Professional Status
- Neuroscience
- Sexualities
The rest of the book has also been thoroughly updated and revised, and includes coverage of heuristic play, Early Literacy Development and Parental Involvement.
The book offers starting points which provide a clear focus, further reading and discussion of research on thirty-five key topics. It is a must for students following courses in early childhood education and care.
Professor Cathy Nutbrown directs and teaches on Masters and Doctoral programmes in Early Childhood Education at the University of Sheffield.
Excellent resource for students who wish to extend their knowledge of a variety of areas within Early Years.
A wealth of practical advice as well as guidance in implementing new concepts.
An easy read for new students covering a range of concepts.
An excellent overview. I would highly recommend this book to anyone entering into work with young children, suitable for both under and post- graduate.
Cathy Nutbrown yet again does not fail to inform us and keep us up to date on key areas. This book will be recommended to my students when completing their research assignment and indeed may even give them some new ideas.
The book presents a good starting point for students, particularly undergraduates as it introduces them to a number of concepts which they will encounter during their programme. It is clear, concise and gives students the opportunity to explore key themes and the latest developments in the field of early childhood. As a resource tool, the book may be useful to students who are engaged in the early stages of developing their ideas for a small-scale research project.
This book provides a useful outline of key concepts in early childhood education and care and will be very useful to students studying my second year module.
An excellent book which provides opportunities for students to reflect on their pedadogy and practice. I am going to use it in discussions with my students.
Pitched at the correct level to get the message across without being too theoretical.
This book does what it says on the cover. A really comprehensive overview of current issues in the early years. A must have for reference for all students, to dip in and out.
I have adopted this text for my first year BA Child and Youth Studies module focusing on early childhood philosophy and practice. Offers students insight and good overview of key concepts.
