Learning in early childhood  a whole child approach from birth to 8 /  [electronic resource] : 
edited by Pat Beckley. 
 - Los Angeles, Calif. ;  London :  SAGE,  2012. 
 - xvi, 245 p. :  ill. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> Providing a detailed rationale for an holistic approach to learning in the early years, this book explains the theoretical context and highlights the research evidence that supports implementing this method.  By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this book supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years. Drawing on case studies from a wide range of early years settings, the chapters consider how the different professions in education, health and social care can work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all young children. Included are chapters on: theories of learning partnerships with parents and carers motivation and self-esteem diversity inclusion thinking skills approaches to play engaging early learners leadership and management multi-agency working The links made between theory and practice, and the practical suggestions for how to make this happen in any early years setting, make this book a vital text for all early years students. 
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<br/><br/><br/>Electronic reproduction. <br/>Askews and Holts. <br/>Mode of access: World Wide Web. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781446254349 (e-book) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Early childhood education--Great Britain.<br/>Early childhood education--Curricula--Great Britain.<br/>Early childhood education--Great Britain--Case studies.<br/>Education.<br/>Cognition & cognitive psychology<br/>Pre-school & kindergarten<br/>Teacher training<br/>Educational psychology<br/>Primary & middle schools
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.