Behaviour in the Early Years, Glenn Angela

This text not only explores the psycholinguistic and neuropsychological processing involved in learning Chinese literacy but also introduces useful teaching methods and effective practices relevant for teaching within early years and primary education.

Key issues explored within this text include:

• The Psycholinguistics of Chinese Literacy
• 　Neuropsychological Understanding of Chinese Literacy
• The pedagogy of teaching Chinese as a first language
• The Pedagogy of Teaching Chinese as a second language
• 　Teaching Chinese literacy in early childhood settings
• Assessing Chinese Literacy Attainment in the Early Years

With the addition of two reliable Chinese literacy scales, Teaching Chinese Literacy in the Early Years is an essential text for any student, lecturer or professional teacher who is interested in learning and teaching Chinese literacy.

Considering the implications of gender in the context of supporting children, families and practitioners, this book examines the theoretical contexts that surround gender identity and explores current legislation and practice in order to provide practitioners with all the information they need to develop their own work and settings in an open and equal way. Offering a wealth of practical guidance, case studies and reflective questions which link to the EYFS, chapters cover:

• a theoretical approach to gender development;
• current legislation and the impact on early years practice;
• understanding gender fluidity and the way in which children express gender;
• creating gender equality when working with children and the role of manager in creating a supportive ethos.

Including tasks, reflective points and links to useful websites and organisations, this book will be valuable reading for all early years practitioners and students that want to promote an inclusive environment for the children in their care, their families and colleagues.

Full of insights and strategies for supporting children when their behaviour gets in the way of learning and wellbeing, or when it is simply 'different' in some way, Understanding Behaviour in Early Years Settings demonstrates how practitioners can help children to feel secure, learn and explore while gaining an understanding of how to behave socially and appropriately towards others. Areas covered include

• building firm foundations and developing attachments;
• personal, social and emotional development;
• the language of feelings and behaviour;
• observing 'problem' behaviours and planning interventions; and
• supporting disability and special educational needs.

Including case studies and thinking points in each chapter, this invaluable guide will help early years practitioners, teachers and students to develop their own knowledge, confidence and understanding when working with challenging behaviours.