Описание: Highly Commended: Nursery World Awards 2017 Professional Book of the Year Early Childhood and Neuroscience is a practical guide to understanding the complex and challenging subject of neuroscience and its use (and misapplication) in early childhood policy and practice. The author begins by introducing the definition and history of neuroscience. The reader is then led through structured chapters discussing questions such as: Why should practitioners know about neuroscience? How can neuroscience help practitioners better provide for babies and children? and Is it relevant? Topics covered include the nature vs. nurture debate through the lens of neuroscience, epigenetics, the first 1001 days and a discussion on just how critical the first three years of life are to healthy brain development. The book provides a balanced overview of the debates by weaving discussion on the opportunities of using neuroscience in early childhood practice with examination of the limitations and ethical implications throughout the chapters. This enables students to inform their own opinions about the discipline and its use in their future practice. Clear explanations of the main terms and theories are complemented with illustrative case studies of cutting-edge research from around the world, a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading. Reflective discussion questions give students the chance to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts. These features encourage and support independent critical thinking, helping students to reflect on, evaluate and analyse a range of ideas, research findings and applications for their own future early childhood practice. Early Childhood and Neuroscience is essential reading for lecturers, undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field as well as for the new practitioner.
Описание: Nursery World Awards 2017 Professional Book of the Year (first edition)Early Childhood and Neuroscience is a practical guide to understanding the complex and challenging subject of neuroscience and its use (and misapplication) in early childhood policy and practice. The 2nd edition has been updated throughout and includes three new chapters on: - the effects of childhood trauma- school readiness- neurodiversity It also includes a new Foreword by Laura Jana (Penn State University, USA). The book provides a balanced overview of the debates by weaving discussion on the opportunities of using neuroscience in early childhood practice with examination of the limitations and ethical implications throughout the chapters. This enables students to inform their own opinions about the discipline and its use in their future practice. Clear explanations of the main terms and theories are complemented with illustrative case studies of cutting-edge research from around the world, a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading. Reflective discussion questions give students the chance to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts.
Описание: Rethinking Readiness in Early Childhood Education seeks to reimagine the current educational worlds and standards for young children. Iorio and Parnell challenge traditional conceptions of readiness in early childhood education by sharing concrete example
Описание: This book provides a wide spectrum of research on young children`s humor and illuminates the depth and complexity of humor development in children from birth through age 8 and beyond.
Описание: This book examines infant and early childhood mental health and the importance of early emotional and social development for later developmental trajectories. It incorporates research and clinical perspectives and brings research findings to bear in evaluating intervention strategies. By incorporating empirical developmental literature that is directly relevant to infant mental health and clinical practice, the book addresses the multiple forces which shape young children’s mental health. These forces include child factors, parental and familial variables, childrearing practices, and environmental influences. In addition, the book explores parent-child relationships, family networks, and social supports as protective factors, as well as risk factors such as poverty, exposure to violence, and substance abuse, which influence and change developmental processes. It shows that, by examining socio-emotional development in a cultural context, human development in the twenty-first century can be conceptualized through differences, similarities and diversity perspectives, focusing on the rights of every individual child.
Описание: This book examines infant and early childhood mental health and the importance of early emotional and social development for later developmental trajectories. It incorporates research and clinical perspectives and brings research findings to bear in evaluating intervention strategies. By incorporating empirical developmental literature that is directly relevant to infant mental health and clinical practice, the book addresses the multiple forces which shape young children’s mental health. These forces include child factors, parental and familial variables, childrearing practices, and environmental influences. In addition, the book explores parent-child relationships, family networks, and social supports as protective factors, as well as risk factors such as poverty, exposure to violence, and substance abuse, which influence and change developmental processes. It shows that, by examining socio-emotional development in a cultural context, human development in the twenty-first century can be conceptualized through differences, similarities and diversity perspectives, focusing on the rights of every individual child.
Описание: This book draws together contemporary research and established theories to produce a unique take on the meanings children express through a range of creative tools, and provides readers with a range of strategies for accessing, recording and interpreting young children`s perceptions of and responses to their experiences.
Описание: This unique book brings together international scholars from around the globe to examine how different feminist theories are being used in early childhood research, policy and pedagogy.
Описание: Brings together the work of leading researchers in the field of child development and early education to examine current problems from the perspective of psychological theory and research.
Описание: Foreword.- 1. Integrating Service Learning into Early Childhood Teacher Education: A Theoretical Perspective; Ithel Jones.- 2. Redefining Early Childhood Epistemology: Exploring Service-learning Pedagogy in an Early Childhood Context; Christian Winterbottom and Mary Frances Munday.- 3. Preschool Teacher Education in Sweden and Australia: The Importance of Reflection for Understanding Context; Susanne Garvis and Sonja Sheridan.- 4. Academic Service Learning and Cultural Competence in Teacher Education; Regena F. Nelson, Evelyn Winfield- Thomas and Moi Mooi Lew.- 5. Shaping Service-learning Spaces for Preservice Teachers to Experience and Learn to Teach for Diversity; Claire Desrochers.- 6. HBCUs to the Rescue: Utilizing Service-learning Pedagogy to Improve Teacher Preparation in Early Childhood Education; Gerrelyn C. Patterson, Yolanda L. Dunston and e: 13.3333px;">Kisha N. Daniels.- 7. Open Doors Field Trips: Making Connections with Minority Students through the Creation of Vision Boards; Natalie J. Young.- 8. Interdisciplinary Service Learning: From Teacher Education Programs to Early Childhood Facilities; Annah L. Hill.- 9. Service Learning in the Sullivan Literacy Center; Gina M. Doepker.- 10. Service Learning through a Literacy Tutoring Program; DeAnna M. Laverick and Kelli R. Paquette.- 11. Service Learning as the New Lab School: Engaging Pre-service Art Educators within Local Communities of Art and Knowledge; Marissa McClure.- 12. Tackling Science Instruction through "Science Talks" and Service Learning; Tina J. Cartwright and Suzanne L. Smith.- 13. "If I'm in the Grass and These Boots Overflow, I Could Water the Plants" Exploring the Natural World as Service Learning with Young Children; Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler, Cara McClain and Cynthia Fair.- 14. Problem-Solution Projects with Young Children; Francheska D. Starks, Lindsay Wyczalkowski, Stacie Walker and Vera L Stenhouse.- Afterword.
Описание: This book critically explores culturally-responsive approaches to evaluation across the Western/North American, indigenous communities and the international development contexts.
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